Stillpoint

• Artist: Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors
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• Release Date: 1996
• Total Time: 49:44
• Genre: New Age

Review

Many of Gabrielle Roth's albums are constructed around her 5-Rhythm "wave"; moving from flowing through staccato, chaos, and lyrical will bring you to a place of stillness. These eight samplings from previous albums have not abandoned the sensual and intriguing layers of percussion so typical of a Roth work, but they all rest on plateaus of peace and deep introspection. "Stone Circle" from Ritual centers with resonant Tibetan "oms" and gongs, while a reedy flute seems to ride the crisp air of the Himalayas. From Trance comes "Medicine Dream"; a commanding drum beats a stately procession to the drone of a synthesizer and the lyrical musings of the piano. "Red Wind" (Totem) centers on the heart beat, while synthesizer space winds and layers of voice fly by. The very Oriental "Stillpoint" comes from the album Tongues; here, bamboo flute (Steve Gorn) and twangy stringed instruments create a zen atmosphere thrown slightly off center by cries from Bob Een's cello. "Shaman's Prayer" from the album Trance features a didgeridoo drone (Gary Thomas) with vocal incantations by Jai Uttal. Cold winds and mournful howling characterize stillness on "Wolf" from the album Bones. From Ritual comes the sensuous "Crystal Cavern," a hypnotic -- almost narcotic -- piece that can barely stand upright. Finally comes "Stillness" from Initiation, Roth's quintessential demonstration of the 5-Rhythms; here, synthesizer wizard Raphael delivers glistening stars and gentle spacewinds on a platter of heavenly redemption. Whether stillness sublime or sensual, each piece offers a unique perspective of fulfillment. ~ Carol Wright, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Stone Circle	Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(6:56)
Medicine Dream		Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(5:31)
Red Wind	Jan Garbarek, Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(3:27)
Stillpoint	Gabrielle Roth	Gabrielle Roth	(6:01)
Shaman's Prayer	Gabrielle Roth	Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(5:10)
Wolf	Gabrielle Roth	Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(8:22)
Crystal Cavern	Gabrielle Roth	Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	(8:21)
Stillness	Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors	Gabrielle Roth	(5:56)

Credits

Gordon Ryan (Gong), Nicholas Naylor-Leyland (Fretless Bass), Arthur Hull (Kalimba), Steve Gorn (Bamboo Flute), Gabrielle Roth (Synthesizer), Greg Wittrock (Design), Steve Turre (Seashells), Matt Balitsaris (Guitar), Robert Ansell (Producer), Serpentine (Vocals), Gordon Ryan (Hadgini), Gordon Ryan (Guiro), Nicholas Naylor-Leyland (Vocals), Robert Ansell (Wood Block), Rocky Bryant (Percussion), Robert Ansell (Conga), Manuel Martinez (Percussion), Michael Mandel (Synthesizer), Robert Ansell (Concert Toms), Sanga of the Valley (Triangle), Jai Uttal (Piano), Willow Brocke (Vocals), Gabrielle Roth (Producer), Robert Ansell (Drums), Raphael (Synthesizer), Gordon Ryan (Whistle (Instrument)), Rocky Bryant (Cymbals), Arthur Hull (?), Gabrielle Roth (Concert Toms), A.T. Michael MacDonald (Mastering), Robert Ansell (Blocks), Scott Ansell (Engineer), Gabrielle Roth (Wood Block), Gabrielle Roth (Musical Director), Gordon Ryan (Djun-Djun), Gabrielle Roth (Drums), Gabrielle Roth (Shaker), Gary Thomas (Didjeridu), Nicholas Roerich (Art Direction), Jai Uttal (Vocals), Gabrielle Roth (Conga), Robert Ansell (Shaker), Allison Cornell (Synthesizer), Sanga of the Valley (Percussion), Gordon Ryan (Rattle), Gabrielle Roth (Blocks), Jai Uttal (Guitar), Gordon Ryan (Bells), K.V. Woodman (?), Sanga of the Valley (Berimbau), Scott Ansell (Associate Producer), Gordon Ryan (Asheiko), Matt Balitsaris (Synthesizer), Gordon Ryan (?), K.V. Woodman (Ensoniq EPS)