Describing the music on RISE (65'17") by Russel Walder might
rob it of its mystical emotional resonance. This CD features 12
compositions about more than just chords, notes and virtuosity.
His Ethno-Tronic Chamber Jazz invites the listeners to
superimpose their own real or imagined experiences on each
piece. Walder performs on oboe, duduk and recorder - above
symphonic synth-pad arrangements, intertwined with smart
grooves and sure percussion riffs, or alongside piano and
strings. The pieces on RISE range from reverberant solo
meditations to full electro-designs. Walder's musicianship
extends beyond technical wind playing. The organization and
pacing of each work leads to a distinctive introspective state. The
production is polished but not glossy, and the music has the feel
of ethnic origins accompanied by the weight of solemn reflection.
Just as prayers do not evaporate with the breath, Walder's sonic
psalms linger on well past their playing.

Tune in to STAR'S END this weekend for music from RISE by
New Zealander Russel Walder

For more on RISE, access: http://www.nomadsoulrecords.com

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David Wright - Live on STAR'S END 09.30.07

David Wright is considered one of England's leading exponents
of melodic instrumental music. Since his debut album in 1989
Wright has released 18 solo works and earned respect as a live
performer. His music is characterized as being atmospheric -
flirting with the ambient and ethereal - while his melodies
connect to jazz and eastern music. By combining electronic
sonorities with emotional gravity, the resulting music is rich with
unique ideas, refined ambient tones and elegant melodies.

Following his 29 September 2007 concert in Philadelphia at The
Gatherings Concert Series, David Wright will perform a live
in-studio radio concert on the 09.30.07 broadcast of STAR'S
END. Tune in for details.

For more about David Wright, access:
http://www.davidwrightmusic.com

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David Wright - Live in Concert 29 September 2007

UK synthesist David Wright will make his USA concert debut at
The Gatherings Concert Series on Saturday 29 September 2007
at St. Mary's Hamilton Village, 3916 Locust Walk in Philadelphia,
PA.

For details, please access: http://www.thegatherings.org

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STAR'S END 30th Anniversary Anthology CD

To mark 30 years of continuous broadcast of STAR'S END,
WXPN has released the STAR'S END 30th Anniversary Anthology
CD. This double CD contains over 120 minutes of live music
from 11 renowned artists. The unique performances were culled
from on-air in-studio radio concerts by some of our community's
greatest talents. Included on the disc are previously unreleased
live selections donated by: The Ministry of Inside Things, Orbital
Decay, Ian Boddy, AirSculpture, Radio Massacre International,
Robert Rich, Rudy Adrian, Jonn Serrie, Jeff Pearce, Saul Stokes
and Steve Roach.

The STAR'S END 30th Anniversary Anthology CD is available for
a $60 donation to WXPN, which includes membership and all of
its benefits. Current WXPN members can receive the STAR'S
END 30th Anniversary Anthology CD for a $25 donation. Access
the online Pledge Form at http://www.xpn.org to support WXPN
and aquire your CD. Call 1-800-565-WXPN for details.

CDs are currently being sent out to donors by the WXPN
Membership Department - which may be reached by telephone
at: 1-800-565-WXPN or via email.

Thanks very much for your support!

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

88.5fm WXPN Philadelphia, PA
88.1fm WXPH Harrisburg, PA
90.5fm Worton/Baltimore, MD
104.9fm Allentown, PA

and live on the web...

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