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In a startling and exciting change of style, Medwyn has embraced the ambient end of the musical spectrum, charting innovative electronic soundscapes on MILLENNIUM, his 25th CD/CS for New World Music. When MEDICINE WOMAN by Medwyn Goodall was released by New World Music, no one could have dreamed that it would help introduce millions of listeners to the style of music now known as New Age. Rather than the sonic wallpaper that characterized most ambient recordings of the 80s, Medwyns contemporary textural works can be described as journey music because they take you somewhere deep inside your mind, stimulating the imagination to explore wonderful new reveries. Medwyn Goodall has proven time and again to be a master guide as well as musician, for his previous New World Music albums can all be characterized as inner explorations in sound, or sonic adventures for those who dare to dream. Like any musician, I have early influences, and MILLENNIUM allowed me to openly acknowledge them and their work: Mike Oldfield, early Genesis, Supertramp, Pink Floyd, Vangelis, and much of the 1970s mystical rock scene. MILLENNIUM finally allowed me to let my hair down and play in a manner in which Ive wanted to for years. The music came very naturally and easily; in fact, MILLENNIUM was one of the easiest albums Ive ever produced. The biggest element of change on MILLENNIUM was my electric guitar performance; this was the first album where I allowed myself to use a guitar so powerfully. Most of the solos happened in one take, so the there is a freshness and spontaneity that characterizes each track. I also like the idea of MILLENNIUMs having long, sweeping themes made up of mini-tracks; almost like suites punctuating a classical structure. The entire album is re-inventing itself every time you listen; changing elements and instruments from section to section in a highly creative way posed a technical challenge, but also helps the music to keep moving while its morphing. Great fun! Instrumentation: Guitar; Keyboards, Flute; Harp, Piano; Percussion.