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Takes the listener on a blissful, relaxing journey featuring didjeridoo, synthesizer, and hang.

Many years ago I joined the EvO:R organization because I knew the founder and had the privilege of working with him on a couple musical projects. One huge advantage of being a reviewer is the fact that I get to listen to a variety of music from many genres. This exposure has awakened my musical palette and has inspired me to look beyond my hard rock roots and seek out other forms of musical expression.

One form of expression that has been exciting to me has been the music created by masters of the didgeridoo. I've reviewed Karl Kalbaugh, Star Birth and now LogRhythm Music all of which have featured this ancient Aboriginal Australian instrument. Until I reviewed these CD's I gave the instrument no thought and simply did not understand what it could add to the world of modern music.

What these fine artists have all proven to me is that this fine misunderstood instrument could be used in all kinds of music. Kalbaugh use the instrument in a world/jazz idiom and the instrument flourished while blending with the many modern marvels of today's musical world. Starbirth music which was featured on many Best of EvO:R compilations featured the didgeridoo in a synthesized world of mystic, spatial sonic brilliance.

Now we get a CD from LogRhythm Music featuring the instrument in a more ambient environment.

LogRhythm Music has no drummer, it's not pop or rock in nature. It's simply nature with a didgeridoo, a synthesizer, a few additional instruments, a cat purring and the use of vocals from time to time. The music is air-o-matic, clean, simple and sleepy. Yes, sleepy! Ambient music is designed to allow the listener to relax and forget about the big meeting at work, or the job interview, the house payment and doctor bills. The music is designed to allow you to simply relax and this CD can do just that.

The CD is based around animals as you can see by the song titles below and Pinky's Delight is one of my favorites as it features Pinky (the cat) purring to a backdrop of wonderful sounds. I also loved the picture on the inside sleeve with Pinky purring into a microphone. I don't even like cats and I liked this song.

A new instrument is introduced on this CD. It's called "the Hang." It's a relatively new Swiss instrument fashioned after the steel drum and played by Eileen Hultquist. Per Hultquist is the man behind the didjeridoo (and I strongly recommend the use of headphones because the right to left panning is amazing) while Tessalin Green provides synth and vocals.

No CD is complete without a few special quests and this is no exception as Tony Zappitelli provides some guitar work and Francesa Troiani adds vocals to Earth Aurora.

In conclusion, I can only give this ambient CD my highest recommendation as it puts me to sleep every time I play it. Good thing I wasn't driving.
Bill Carrera

1. Elephant Dream
Imagine elephants walking across an expansive dreamscape, heads and trunks rhythmically swaying to a silent rhythm. This improvisation features Per’s elephant-sized low G didgeridoo.

2. Flutterby Butterfly
Brings forth images of beautiful multicolored butterflies gracing our airways, so delicate and precious as they flutter by this way and that, tickling the heart and making us giggle.

3. Pinky’s Lullaby
Gently relax into serenity with Pinky’s rhythmic purring vibrations. Pinky’s attentive purring presence was an important part of Per’s recovery from surgery. This wonderful vibration is a gift of healing to be shared.

4. Whale Talk
Whales inspire us from great distances with their deep, profound energy. As Humpbacks change their songs each year, so we have created this piece as a sequel to our song, Whales, from the first Brain Massage album.

5. Fox Delight
Reminds us of the fox family that lived under a shed in our yard in spring and summer. We were delighted to witness many playful scenes of the 6 kits growing up and hearing their calls in the night.

6. Biggie's Song
A two part song featuring a loving tribute to the nine year span of Per's relatinship with an Alpha-buck mule deer named Biggie.

7. Earth Aurora
A multifaceted soundscape with didjeridu, vocals and synthesizer that paints sonic pictures oof nagnificent auroras.

/ Flutterby Butterfly/  Pinky's Lullaby/  Whale Talk/ 
/ Fox Delight/  Biggie's Song/  Earth Aurora/