Search - Andreas Vollenweider :: Behind the Gardens

One of the best

Kosh the Vorlon | UK | 12/05/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have long loved instrumental music, and so I was first introduced to Andreas Vollenweider by a friend who lent me "White Winds" and "Down to the Moon" which they had found in a record shop. I instantly fell in love with the intricate and flowing melodies, the way the various instruments and vocal sequences blended together to create an image of a mystical, magical realm. All in all I found the music so easy to listen to, and before long I went out in search of other works by the same artist. My first purchases were this album - "Behind the Gardens" and "Caverna Magica" - both of which I strongly recommend to anyone who enjoys instrumental music. "Behind the Gardens" though remains one of my absolute favourites; the opening sequence conjures up an image of a bright summers day, a meadow of long, lush green grass, some nearby woods, and of two lovers enjoying a picnic in paradise....I challenge anyone who listens to this album not to be drawn into that same world!"

Beyond simply wonderful!

B. Hartford | Massachusetts - United States | 10/31/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My first introduction to Andreas Vollenweider was in the mid 80's while listening to a "space music" station in Atlanta GA. I was hooked and bought this LP. I have since bought 3 others of his albums and eventually replaced them with the CD's.I had the fortunate opportunity to see him play live in the mid-80's (also in Atlanta) and was spellbound. It was the finest concert I have ever attended. I really loved it!Although somewhat mystic or even crunchy, it is music to really "feel". In this day of daily world terror and disease, it is nice to come home after a long day at the office and unwind and refocus while listening to Andreas.He's really quite wonderful. I would absolutely recommend anyone new to his music to start with this CD. Graduate on to Caverna Magica next.... You will be forever a fan!"

The First Time . . .

John I. Blair | Arlington, TX USA | 08/19/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The first time I heard Andreas' music was when my local Public Radio station played this album during a pledge drive in the early 1980s. I was enchanted. The next weekend I bought the vinyl LP and nearly played the grooves off it! Now I play the CD (also available as part of the "Trilogy" package), and I still find joy in the music made by Andreas Vollenweider and Friends. I have all of his CDs (including "Live"), and the rich variety of rhythms, the complex interwoven melodies and harmonies, the voices, the unexpected instruments - all engage the mind while they move the spirit. Each CD has a distinct personality, and every one of them makes me feel good. "Behind the Gardens..." is still as fresh for me after all these years as it was the first time."