The music of David Parsons is best experienced with eyes
closed. In this manner, the transportive qualities of his work can
be fully felt. His album VAJRA (63'04") presents six pieces meant
to be set against our own mental imagery. Here, Parsons works
in either of two modes; one evokes inner stillness and peace,
the other, a physical energy as that of a ritual dance. The quiet
pieces combine solemn timbres and electronic tones with field
recordings and acoustic instruments to the point where it is
impossible to distinguish one from another. Classic synthesizer
sounds are layered among eastern influenced drones, pads and
accents. In a swirling mist of ever-changing tonality, Parsons
moves us through areas of darkness and light. As detailed as
these soundworlds are, their purpose lies beyond the
examination of Parsons' studio craft and his subtle manipulation
of the sound field. They aspire to lead the listener to a place of
isolation and mystery. His work on this album is meant to evoke
a separation, as that felt when high above the cloudbase. The
rhythmic pieces on VAJRA are true works of pan-global fusion.
Advancing past the instrumental filler of TV's more common,
glossy "travelogue" soundtracks, Parsons creates intriguing and
energetic songs which intermingle authentic instruments and
indigenous samples with offbeat electronic percussion hooks
and propelling sequencer patterns. His music is from the middle
of nowhere, which turns out to be the center of everything.
Through his works, Parsons hopes somehow to support us on
our spiritual path.

Tune in to STAR'S END this weekend for music from VAJRA by
David Parsons

For more on VAJRA, access: http://www.groove.nl

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2004 - STAR'S END Year in Review

This weekend's broadcast of STAR'S END will present Part One
of the annual Year in Review broadcast. Tune in for tracks from
the significant releases of 2004 and a look back at the year in
Ambient and Spacemusic.

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STAR'S END broadcasts every Saturday night/Sunday morning
from 1am-6am (EDST) on:

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and live on the web...

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Chuck van Zyl
Host of STAR'S END Ambient Radio
http://www.starsend.org