Discography of New Age, Electronic, and Ambient Music
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Explanation of the Listings and Ratings
Artists:
A
A Produce
- The Clearing (Trance Port, 1988) *
- Reflect Like A Mirror (Trance Port, 1993) ***
- A Smooth Surface (Trance Port, 1994) **
- Land Of A Thousand Trances (Trance Port, 1994) ***
- White Sands (Trance Port, 1995) *** anthology
- Inscape And Landscape (Trance Port, 1996) ***
Philip Aaberg
- Philip Aaberg (Windham Hill, 1984) **
- High Plains (Windham Hill, 1985) ***
- Shape Of The Land (Windham Hill, 1986) * soundtrack
- Out Of The Frame (Windham Hill, 1988) *
- Meridian (Nature Company, 1989) * with Bernie Krause
- Upright (Windham Hill, 1989) *
- Cinema (Windham Hill, 1992) *
- Piano Solos (Windham Hill, 199#) **
William Ackerman
- In Search Of The Turtle's Navel (Windham Hill, 1976) ***
- It Takes A Year (Windham Hill, 1977) ****
- Childhood And Memory (Windham Hill, 1979) *
- Passage (Windham Hill, 1981) **
- Past Light (Windham Hill, 1983) *
- Conferring With The Moon (Windham Hill, 1986) ***
- Imaginary Roads (Windham Hill, 1988) *
- Opening Of Doors (Windham Hill, 1992) *
- Retrospective (Windham Hill, 1993) *** anthology
- Sound Of Wind Driven Rain (Windham Hill, 1998) **
- Hearing Voices (BMG, 2001) *
Acoustic Alchemy
- Red Dust And Spanish Lace (MCA, 1986) **
- Natural Elements (MCA, 1988) **
- Blue Chip (MCA, 1989) **
- Reference Point (MCA, 1990) **
- Back On The Case (GRP, 1991) **
- Early Alchemy (GRP, 1992) *
- New Edge (GRP, 1993) *
- Against The Grain (GRP, 1994) *
- Arcanum (GRP, 1996) *
Paul Adams
- Various Waves (Lakefront, 1990)
- Wonder Dancing On Global Bop (Lakefront, 1993)
- A View From The Plain (Lakefront, 1994)
- In The Land Where I Come From (Lakefront, 1996)
- The Property Of Water (Lakefront, 1997)
- This Christmas (Lakefront, 2002)
- Flute Meditations For Dreaming Clouds (Lakefront, 2005)
- Dance By The Neurons (Lakefront, 2005)
Adiemus
- Cantata Mundi (Venture (UK), 1996) **
Aeoliah
- Inner Sanctum (Helios, 1982) o (Oreade, 1989) ***
- Light Of Tao (Helios, 1984) ***
- Angel Love (Helios, 1985) ***
- Majesty (Helios, 1986) *
- Crystal Illumination (Helios, 1988) *
- Love In The Wind (Helios, 1990) *
- Other Side Of The Rainbow (Helios, 1990) ** anthology
- Journey Home (Helios, 1991) *
- Angel Love For Children (Helios, 1992) *
- Light At Mount Fuji (Helios, 1993) *
- Chambers Of The Heart (Helios, 1994) *
- Visions Of Tomorrow (Helios, 1995) ** anthology
Aeolus
-
Rays
(Global Pacific, 1989) *
-
Aeolian Melodies
(Global Pacific, 1990) *
Ozzie Ahlers
-
Fingerpainting
(Higher Octave, 1997) *
AirSculpture
-
Impossible Geometries
(Neu Harmony, 1995) **
-
Attrition System
(Neu Harmony, 1996) ***
-
Europa
(Neu Harmony, 1997) ***
Joseph Akins
-
Keys To The Heart
(Heartsong, 1996) *
Marcus Allen
- Breathe (Rising Sun, 1979) ***
- Petals (Rising Sun, 1981) ****
- Quiet Moments (Rising Sun, 1983) ***
- Solo Flight (Rising Sun, 1985) ****
Carlos Alomar
-
Dream Generator
(Private, 19##) ***
Alpha Flight
( Christian Hoeppner)
- Rings Of World (Syn-Music, 1994) *
Alpha Wave Movement
Gregory Kyryluk, based in Miami (Florida),
- Transcendence (Harmonic Resonance, 1996) ***
- The Edge Of Infinity (AWM, 1996) (Groove Unlimited, 1997) **
- Open Canvas (Groove Unlimited, 1997) **
- Concept Of Motion (Groove Unlimited, 1999) *
Christian Alvad
-
Khumbila
(Fonix, 1992) **
Amber Route
-
Snail-Headed Victrolas
(CR0100, 19##) **
-
Ghost Tracks
(CR01001, 19##) **
Ananda
-
Amazonia
(Sonic Atmospheres, 1985) *
Ancient Future
- Visions Of A Peaceful Planet (Beauty Records, 1980) **
- Natural Rhythms (Philo, 1981) ****
- Asian Journal (Music Of The World, 1982) **
- Quiet Fire (Sona Gaia, 1986) **
- Dreamchaser (Sona Gaia, 1988) ***
- World Without Walls (Sona Gaia, 1990) **
- Asian Fusion (Narada, 1993) **
Jon Anderson
-
Olias Of Sunhillow (Atlantic, 1976) ***
- Short Stories (Polydor, 1979) * with Vangelis
- Song Of Seven (Atlantic, 1980) **
- The Friends Of Mr Cairo (Polydor, 1981) ** with Vangelis
- Private Collection (Polydor, 1983) * with Vangelis
- He Is Sailing (Polydor, 1983) * with Vangelis
- Animation (1983) *
- Three Ships (1985)
- In The City Of Angels (1988)
- Best (Polydor, 1984) ** anthology with Vangelis
- Page Of Life (Arista, 1991) * with Vangelis
- Deseo (Windham Hill, 1994) *
- Change We Must (1994) **
- Angels Embrace (Higher Octave, 1995) ***
- Toltec (1996) **
- The Promise Ring (1997) **
- Earth Mother Earth (Ellipsis Art, 1997) *
- The More You Know (1998)
Tuck Andress
-
Reckless Precision
(Windham Hill, 1990) *
-
Hymns Carols And Songs About Snow
(Windham Hill, 1991) *
Joel Andrews
-
The Violet Flame
(JA/VF, 19##) *
-
Meditation #2
(JA/VF, 19##) *
-
Kuthumi
(JA/VF, 19##) *
-
An Angel Sings
(JA/VF, 19##) *
-
Iridescence
(JA/VF, 19##) *
Darol Anger
- Fiddlisticks (Kaleidoscope, 1979) **
- Jazz Violin Celebration (Kaleidoscope, 1980) ** with Balakrishnan
- The Duo (Rounder, 1981) *** with Mike Marshall
- Gator Strut (Rounder, 1982) ** with Mike Marshall
- Tideline (Windham Hill, 1982) *** with Barbara Higbie
- Live At Montreux (Windham Hill, 1984) ** with Barbara Higbie
- Chiaroscuro (Windham Hill, 1985) *** with Mike Marshall
- Psychograss (Windham Hill, 1993) ** with Mike Marshall
- Heritage (Six Degrees, 1997) **
David Arkenstone
- Valley Of The Clouds (Narada, 1987) ***
- Island (Narada, 1989) **
- Citizen Of Time (Narada, 1990) ***
- In The Wake Of The Wind (Narada, 1991) **
- Spirit Of Olympia (Narada, 1992) * with Kostia
- Chronicles (Narada, 1993) *** anthology
- Another Star in The Sky (Narada, 1994) ***
- Quest Of The Dream Warrior (Narada, 1995) ***
- Troika (Narada, 1996) *
- Return Of The Guardians (Narada, 1996) *
- Convergence (Narada, 1996) *** with Lanz
- Troika: Goddess (Enso, 1996) *
- Spirit Wind (Windham Hill, 1997) *
- Troika: Dream Palace (Narada, 1997) *
- Enchantment: A Magical Christmas (Narada, 1997) *
- Eternal Champion (Narada, 1998) **
- Celtic Book Of Days (Windham Hill, 1998) **
- Troika: Faeries (Narada, 1999) **
- Troika: Shaman (Narada, 2000)
- 1998 - Himalayan Passage
- 1999 - Citizen of the World
- 2000 - Caravan of Light
- 2001 - Frontier
- 2001 - Music Inspired by Middle Earth (with Middle Earth Orchestra)
- 2001 - Reflections from the Wine Country (with Marquis Ensemble)
- 2002 - Sketches from an American Journey
- 2002 - Spirit of Tibet: A Musical Odyssey
- 2002 - Visionary (2CD)
- 2003 - Spirit of Ireland
- 2003 - Troika: Kingdom of the Sun
- 2004 - Caribbean Dreams
- 2004 - Atlantis: A Symphonic Journey
Asana
-
Shrine
(Neu Harmony, 1994) **
-
Trikuti
(Neu Harmony, 1996) ***
-
Live at Jodrell Bank
(Neu Harmony, 1997) ***
Asha
- 1987 - Open Secret
- 1988 - Single as Love
- 1989 - Mystic Heart
- 1990 - Wings of Fire
- 1991 - Amadora
- 1992 - Fiery Moon
- 1993 - A Concert of Angels
- 1993 - The Art of Love
- 1994 - Field of Stars
- 1995 - Marriage of the Sun & Moon
- 1996 - Celestine: The Instrumental Music of Asha
- 1996 - Prophecy
- 1996 - Resurrection
- 1997 - Love Is the Only Prayer
- 1999 - Music for Love
- 2002 - Chosen by You
- 2002 - Love Songs to Remember
- 2004 - Silent Night
- 2004 - The song of Eternity
- 2005 - East of East
- 2005 - Sketches of Innocence
- 2005 - Stardance
- 2005 - This Love
Ashera (Anthony Wright)
- Colour Glow (Cdaw, 2000) ***
- Cobalt 144 (Cdaw, 2001) **
- We Gaia (Cdaw, 2000) **
Ashra
- Inventions For Electric Guitar (Kosmische Musik, 1974) ***
- New Age Of Earth (Virgin, 1977) **
- Discover Cosmic (Ohr, 1977) ** anthology
- Blackouts (Virgin, 1978) ***
- Correlations (Virgin, 1979) *
- Belle Alliance (Virgin, 1980) *
- Walkin' The Desert (Navigator, 1990) **
- Tropical Heat (Navigator, 1991) **
- Sunrain: The Virgin Years (Virgin, 1996) *** anthology
- Sauce Hollandaise (Sirie Pohme, 1998) *
- Ashra (Think Progressive, 1998) *
(see also Manuel Gottsching)
Ash Ra Tempel
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Ash Ra Tempel
(Ohr, 1971) **
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Schwingungen
(Ohr, 1972) ***
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Join Inn
(Ohr, 1972) **
-
Seven Up
(Kosmische Kouriere, 1972) *
-
Starring Rosi
(Kosmische Musik, 1973) *
-
Ash Ra Tempel: Discover Cosmic
(Ohr, 1977) *** anthology
James Asher
- Aquarian Symphony (#, 1980) *
- The Great Wheel (Music West, 1990) (Silver Wave, 1993) ****
- Globalarium (Silver Wave, 1993) ****
- Dance Of The Light (#, 1996) **
- Feet In The Soil (New Earth, 1995) ***
Astral Dance
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Finnegan's Wake
(###, 1984) *
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Mindgate
(Astral, 1986) **
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Beyond
(LCM, 1988) *
-
Dreamscape
(Lektronic Soundscapes, 1992) ***
William Aura
- Lovely Day (Higher Octave, 1981) ****
reissued in Lonely Day/Timeless (Higher Octave, 1994)
- Aurasound I (Fortuna, 1982) **
- Aurasound II (Fortuna, 1982) **
reissued in Aurasound I/Aurasound II (Higher Octave, 1994)
- Timeless (Higher Octave, 1982) ***
reissued in Lonely Day/Timeless (Higher Octave, 1994)
- Paradise (Higher Octave, 1983) **
- Dreamer (Higher Octave, 1984) **
- Fantasy (Higher Octave, 1986) *
reissued in Dreamer/Fantasy (Higher Octave, 1994)
- Half Moon Bay (Higher Octave, 1987) **
- Timepiece (Higher Octave, 1988) *** anthology
- World Keeps Turning (Higher Octave, 1989) *
- Every Act Of Love (Higher Octave Music, 1991) **
- Third Force (Higher Octave, 1994) **
- Third Force: Force Of Nature (Higher Octave, 1995) *
- Third Force: Vital Force (Higher Octave, 1997) *
- Third Force: Force Field (Higher Octave, 1999) ***
Autechre
-
Incunabula
(Warp, 1993) ***
- Amber (Warp, 1995) ***
- Tri Repetae (Warp, 1996) ***
Paul Avgerinos
- Balancing Spheres (World Room, 1988) **
- Maya: The Great Katum (World Room, 1988) **
- Muse of the Round Sky (Hearts Of Space, 1992) ***
- Sky of Grace (Intersound, 1998)
Ron Axelson
- Isle Of St Thomas (Ivory, 1995) *
Azuma
- Azuma (Private, 1987) **
- The Wanderer (Private, 1988) **