Bardo

• Artist: Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors
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• Release Date: January 22, 2002
• Genre: New Age

Review

Boris Grebenshikov was a major contributor to Refuge, widely recognized as one of the best CD's by Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors. Rob Ansell, Roth's husband, and Scott Ansell, his son, co-produced Bardo, Grebenshikov's second CD with Roth. This CD will have folks rushing to re-evaluate their discographies. This is stunning! Grebenshikov created a mythical vocal language -- a "bardo" -- just for this project. His vocals are a primary instrument in Roth's sound design. She has gathered a stellar supporting cast again. Her primary contributions to her own projects are as director, writer, and arranger (sound designer). Bardo is a deep biorhythmic set designed for meditation and healing dance rituals. Deep listeners will have the urge to get up and dance. The rhythms connect directly to the body clock and take over. Most of Roth's projects are unique, but this disc will appeal to fans of Mickey Hart and Byron Metcalf. ~ Jim Brenholts, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Sand Castle		Boris Grebenshikov, Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(5:01)
Infinite Sky		Boris Grebenshikov, Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(7:16)
Dissolve		Boris Grebenshikov, Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(6:42)
Nectar Moon		Boris Grebenshikov, Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(5:45)
Sun Dust Eclipse		Boris Grebenshikov, Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(4:35)
The Crossing		Boris Grebenshikov, Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(4:29)
Bardo		Boris Grebenshikov, Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(4:25)
Mansion of Gold		Boris Grebenshikov, Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(4:59)

Credits

John Patitucci (Bass), Mary Lou Irvine (Oboe), Charles Burnham (Violin), Scott Ansell (Mixing), Joe Bonadio (Jimbae), Kevin Osborne (Vocals (Background)), Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors (Performer), Kevin Ansell (Guitar (Electric)), Mindy Jostyn (Vocals), David Sancious (Synthesizer), Sara Carlson (Vocals (Background)), Robert Ansell (Producer), Stephane Guyot (Pro-Tools), Allison Cornell (Violin), Gabrielle Roth (Producer), Sanga of the Valley (Jimbae), Joe Bonadio (Tom-Tom), Kevin Ansell (Synthesizer Bass), Morgan Doctor (Tabla), Charles Burnham (Violin (Electric)), Scott Ansell (Engineer), Catherine Russell (Vocals (Background)), John Patitucci (Bass (Electric)), Sanga of the Valley (Berimbau), Robert Ansell (?), Scott Ansell (Producer), Miten (Vocals), Michael Allen Harrison (Tamboura), Allison Cornell (Viola), Cyro Baptista (Percussion), David Sancious (Piano), Rocky Bryant (Drums), Boris Grebenshikov (Vocals), Allison Cornell (Vocals), Arif St. Michael (Vocals (Background)), Mark Egan (Pedal Bass), Kevin Ansell (Synthesizer), David Sancious (Guitar (Electric)), Joe Bonadio (Taos Drum), Joe Bonadio (?), Sanga of the Valley (Percussion), Sachi Patitucci (Cello), Marlon Saunders (Vocals (Background)), Deva Premal (Vocals), Bob Een (Cello), Carole Goodman (Design), Mindy Jostyn (Vocals (Background)), Catherine Russell (Vocals), Greg Calbi (Mastering), Gabrielle Roth (Director), Michael Allen Harrison (Harmonium)