Description
Tai Chi - CD | Oliver Shanti & Friends' Meditative Musical Journey
Product Information
- UPC: 4043241000060
- Product Type: Audio CD
- Genre: World Music/New Age/Meditation
- Format: Compact Disc Digital Audio
- Audio: ADD (Analog recording, Digital mixing, Digital mastering)
- Sound Quality: HIFI Stereo
- Label: Sattva Music AG
- Catalog Number: SMA 006 CD
- Duration: 62 minutes
- Distributor: Sattva Music AG Distribution Germany
Overview
"Tai Chi" by Oliver Shanti & Friends is a captivating musical journey that blends Eastern and Western instruments to create a meditative soundscape perfect for relaxation, meditation, and Tai Chi practice. This richly textured album features an impressive array of traditional instruments including Chinese flute, koto, gu-cheng, erh-hu, Indian harmonium, and various percussion instruments alongside contemporary elements like synthesizers and electric guitars. Through twelve carefully crafted tracks, the album explores themes of peace, compassion, and ancient Eastern philosophy, taking listeners on a sonic pilgrimage through traditional Chinese gardens, parks, and spiritual concepts. Oliver Shanti's signature production style combines authentic world music elements with accessible melodies, creating an immersive listening experience that supports mindfulness practices while remaining engaging for casual enjoyment.
Product Features
- Format: Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD)
- Recording Method: ADD (Analog recording, Digital mixing, Digital mastering)
- Sound Quality: HIFI Stereo
- Track Count: 12 compositions
- Total Running Time: 62 minutes
- Production: Produced by Oliver Serano-Alve & Sattva Music AG
Interesting Facts
Musical Diversity:
"Tai Chi" showcases an extraordinary range of instruments from across Asia and the West, creating a unique fusion that respects traditional sounds while creating something entirely new. The album features over 25 different instruments, including rare ones like the glass violin, yang-chin (Chinese dulcimer), and shakuhachi.
Cultural Inspiration:
Many tracks are named after actual locations in China, such as "Tang Xingqing Park," "Liu Garden of Suzhou," and "Half Moon Gathering in Beihai Park," reflecting Oliver Shanti's deep appreciation for Chinese culture and philosophy. These references create a virtual musical tour of significant Chinese landscapes and spiritual sites.
Philosophical Foundations:
The album draws heavily from Taoist philosophy, with references to Chuang Tzu (a foundational Taoist sage) and the Tao Te Ching. These philosophical underpinnings inform not just the track titles but the compositional approach, embracing concepts of balance, flow, and natural harmony.
Spiritual Elements:
Several tracks incorporate Buddhist mantras and concepts, such as "Chenresie, Flame of Peace and Compassion" (Chenresie being the Tibetan name for Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion) and "Tara Mantra," reflecting the album's spiritual dimension that extends beyond purely aesthetic music-making.
Track Listing
- Huanqiutan Garden (3:57)
- Chenresie, Flame Of Peace And Compassion (6:45)
- Tang Xingqing Park (4:58)
- Tai Chi Chuan Way And Meditation (7:22)
- Rhythm Of Tao Te Ching (5:42)
- Liu Garden Of Suzhou (4:03)
- Half Moon Gathering In Beihai Park (5:58)
- A Ballad To Chuang Tzu (4:09)
- Tales From The Heart Of Chuang Tzu (5:52)
- Tara Mantra (4:09)
- Macão Kyoto (4:45)
- An Ti Dog Ma Ti Sm (4:04)
Featured Instruments
- Wind Instruments: Flutes, shakuhachi, Chinese flute (ti-tzu), saxophone
- String Instruments: Koto, gu-cheng, Chinese violin (erh-hu), violin, glass violin, zither (zheng), acoustic and electric guitars, sitar guitar, charango, cavaquinho, viola braguesa, fado guitar, bass
- Keyboard Instruments: Piano, Indian harmonium, synthesizer, keyboard
- Percussion: Various percussion instruments, kodo drums, Chinese gong, chimes
- Vocal Elements: Vocals, choir
Publishers
Produced by Oliver Serano-Alve & Sattva Music AG. All rights reserved/Leistungsschutzrecht vorbehalten.
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