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Invoking the Muse Invoking the Muse Layne Redmond In her most inspired recording to date, Layne Redmond offers listeners Invoking the Musea landscape of haunting melodies and mesmerizing layers of rhythm and harmony dedicated to the power of the Muse. While researching the ancient music of Greece, Layne RedmondDrum! magazines 2002 Percussionist of the Yeardiscovered the searingly beautiful Hymn to the Muse written in 157 AD, and was inspired to create a musical tribute to each of the Nine Muses.
Some of the most renowned names in world music, jazz, and Medieval chant join Layne Redmond on this stunning collection, including Laurel Mass, co-founder of the Grammy award-winning Manhattan Transfer; Ruth Cunningham, who performed as a member of Anonymous 4 for ten years; Steve Gorn, whose flute opens Paul Simons recent album; and master percussionist, arranger, and producer Tommy Brunjes.
The Muses taught the use of intuition and prophecy as a way to self-knowledgea knowledge that is gained through self-induced trance, meditation, singing, and dreaming. Now, on Invoking the Muse, listeners will hear the echoes of the Muses themselves in these powerful sacred hymns that are sure to open the heart and invite transformation.
1 CD 55 min $16.98
ISBN 1-59179-181-2 UPC 600835-081627
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