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	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

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