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Pete Seeger: The Storm King: Stories, Narratives, Poems: Spoken Word Set to a World of Music

Gems from the life of one of the most influential figures in American music!

Pete Seeger: The Storm King audio collection presents Pete Seeger’s spoken words as he captivatingly recounts his most engaging stories, narratives, and poems-set to new music created by nearly 50 musicians from traditions as diverse as African Music, Blues, Bluegrass, Classical Guitar, Folk, Jazz, and Native American Music, Pete’s wisdom and stories out to new audiences and into a new technological age.

Each piece is unique in sound and emotion and also in how it came together. Jeff Haynes, world-renowned percussionist and producer, has worked closely with Pete to create something spectacular – weaving Pete’s words to the music of artists from around the world who would not otherwise have shared a stage with Pete but who have been deeply influenced by him.

The result is astounding.

“It brings out things in my words that I never knew before.” -Pete Seeger

“Pete’s still finding the hope and planting the seeds . . . and keeping us invigorated in our own best intentions.”
-Dar Williams
Listen to a story here: https://soundcloud.com/hachetteaudio/peteseegerstormkingtoshi

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Norton Recorded Anthology of Western Music (Sixth Edition) (Vol. Vol. 2: Classic to Romantic)

The newly expanded recorded anthology features updated recordings from some of the best performers and ensembles working today alongside classic recordings by great artists.

Early-music ensembles Sequentia, Altramar, Hilliard Ensemble, Anonymous 4, Tallis Scholars, La Chapelle Royale, and Les Arts Florissants.

Singers Paul Hillier, Ellen Hargis, Emma Kirkby, Maria Callas, Christa Ludwig, Luciano Pavarotti, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Peter Pears, and Bethany Beardslee.

Harpsichordists Gustav Leonhardt and Trevor Pinnock.

Pianists Mitsuko Uchida, Rudolf Serkin, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and Pierre-Laurent Aimard.

Orchestras Berlin Philharmonic, Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique, Vienna Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Concertgebouw Orchestra, and London Symphony Orchestra.

Opera companies La Scala of Milan, Bayreuth Festival Opera, Kirov Opera, and Royal Opera House at Covent Garden.

Chamber ensembles the Tokyo String Quartet, Guarneri String Quartet, and Beaux Arts Trio.

Jazz artists Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie.

Product Features

  • 5 compact discs
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Norton Recorded Anthology of Western Music (Sixth Edition) (Vol. 1: Ancient to Baroque)

The newly expanded recorded anthology features updated recordings from some of the best performers and ensembles working today alongside classic recordings by great artists.

Early-music ensembles Sequentia, Altramar, Hilliard Ensemble, Anonymous 4, Tallis Scholars, La Chapelle Royale, and Les Arts Florissants.

Singers Paul Hillier, Ellen Hargis, Emma Kirkby, Maria Callas, Christa Ludwig, Luciano Pavarotti, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Peter Pears, and Bethany Beardslee.

Harpsichordists Gustav Leonhardt and Trevor Pinnock.

Pianists Mitsuko Uchida, Rudolf Serkin, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and Pierre-Laurent Aimard.

Orchestras Berlin Philharmonic, Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique, Vienna Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Concertgebouw Orchestra, and London Symphony Orchestra.

Opera companies La Scala of Milan, Bayreuth Festival Opera, Kirov Opera, and Royal Opera House at Covent Garden.

Chamber ensembles the Tokyo String Quartet, Guarneri String Quartet, and Beaux Arts Trio.

Jazz artists Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie.

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Healing Rhythms: Music for Dynamic Meditation and Vibrational Healing

Healing Rhythms is utilizes the healing power of rhythms to restore the vibrational integrity of your body, mind, and spirit to an ideal state. When you listen to rhythmic sounds, your body, brainwaves, and energy centers begin to vibrate in response. The various sympathetic resonances that this CD produces with drums, flutes, and the human voice help to open the body’s energy pathways, promote healing, and stimulate creative expression. Use these six music tracks to improve your meditation practice, release stress, feel more vibrant, or experience deeper self-awareness. Each track presents a unique experience of healing rhythms.

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Music for Healing & Unwinding: Two Pioneers in the Emerging Field of Sound Healing

Music for Healing and Unwindingincludes 2 CDs:CD1) MUSIC FOR HEALING MIND, BODY & SPIRITA Musical Prescription for Natural Balance and HarmonyBy Dr. Steven HalpernYour body is a self-healing instrument. Given a chance, it will always tend towards a healthful balance. Sound healer Steven Halpern uses free-floating keyboard compositions to draw the body into this state of harmony. Artfully using sophisticated sound technology, his keyboard compositions create a naturalrelaxation response, associated with feelings of deep relaxation, contentment, and well-being.CD2) MUSIC FOR UNWINDINGRelieve Your Stress and Soothe your SoulBy Dr. Joseph NaglerMusic for Unwindingwas created by music therapist and award winning musician Dr.Joseph Nagler. Composed using specific tempi, rhythms and pacing and performed by an ensemble of world-renowned musicians on piano, violin, percussion, saxophone, flute, guitars, and bass, these soothing melodies will free you to unwind and let go of the stresses of the day.These 2 CDs are packaged in a slipcase, identical to the packaging on Dr. Jeffrey Thompson¿s Delta Sleep System (ISBN 1-55961-724-1)

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Self-Healing with Sound and Music

Andrew Weil, M.D. & Kimba Arem Have you ever been deeply moved by a piece of music? If so, then you may already recognize the incredible impact of sound on your health and well-being. Today, sound therapy is used to effectively treat a surprising range of health challenges including chronic pain, stroke, stress, and much more. On Self-Healing with Sound & Music, bestselling author Dr. Andrew Weil teams up with sound therapist Kimba Arem to offer you a powerful new tool for healing and rejuvenation on two CDs.

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Meditations & Music for Sound Healing: A Leading Oncologist Explores the Healing Power of Sound (Sound Medicine)

“Research shows that listening to the right kind of music can help you sleep better, enhance your immune system, reduce pain and even help to lower your heart rate and blood pressure. As an oncologist and internist who has made music an integral part of my practice, I use this power of music to assist in the healing of my patients every day.”–Dr. Mitchell Gaynor. CD1 MEDITATIONS FOR SOUND HEALING. The Healing Power of Music and Meditation. Studies demonstrate that guided imagery meditation and music can boost the immune system, decrease stress, and lower heart rate and blood pressure. These four powerful guided meditations, combined with singing bowls, keyboards, flute, percussion, soprano sax, and Vedic chanting, are the same meditations that have benefited thousands of Dr. Gaynor’s patients over the last 15 years. CD 2 MUSIC FOR SOUND HEALING. Medical Science Meets Ancient Tradition. Uplifting melodies performed on keyboards, harmonium and thumb piano are blended with world percussion, Sanskrit chants and the healing sounds of Tibetan metal and crystal singing bowls. Listening and even chanting along with this inspiring recording will help you to create both inner and outer harmony as you tap into your own natural source of health, vitality and well-being. Mitchell Gaynor, M.D., is a board-certified oncologist, internist and hematologist. He is the author of four books, including The Healing Power of Sound. Dr. Gaynor is founder and president of Gaynor Integrative Oncology in New York City and is assistant clinical professor of medicine at Weill-Cornell Medical College. He has been featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, CNN, PBS, Fox News Channel, and the Discovery Channel.