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Solitudes & Avalon Music SelectionsOn this page are the current listings of our Solitudes and Avalon music selections including new releases. What are Solitudes? For those of you unfamiliar with Solitudes' we will provide a little background. Dan Gibson, the world-renowned naturalist founded Solitudes Ltd. more than 15 years ago. He used the beautiful sounds of nature that he had collected over a period of 50 years. He worked with talented artists who composed and performed music that blended magically with Dan's nature sounds.Solitudes products are know to be 'tuned in' to our environment and taking a more balanced, relaxed approach to life. Solitudes is constantly adding variety and new titles are released several times a year. Choose from the following categories
NEW RELEASES
Mediterranean Nights The spirit of the Mediterranean comes alive with the passionate
melodies and vibrant rhythms of the Spanish guitar. Instrumentation includes mandolin,
bouzouki, banjitar, violin, piano, guitars, bass, drums & percussion. Composers
are R. Piltch, K. Vehkavaara.
Thirteen tracks and program time is 67:55.
Moonlight Sonata Great classical works, specially arranged for a 70-piece orchestra,
merge with the sounds of nature to create a listening experience that is at once majestic
and relaxing. Instrumentation includes piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, bassoon,
violin, viola & harp. Contains nature sounds.
A Sense of Renewal Discover deep relaxation and a sense of renewal with these calming
compositions for saxophone, piano and guitar by Glendon Smith. Instrumentation includes
piano, soprano and tenor saxophones, keyboards & guitars. Eight tracks with a
program time of 53:26
Desert Spa  Experience pure relaxation with the distinctive natural sounds of the
Southwest and soothing native flute. Instrumentation includes native flutes, guitars,
keyboards & percussion. Nature sounds.
In a Sentimental Mood  This album of nostalgic classics, enhanced by the subtle tones of the
clarinet, will generate recollections as vibrant as those to be found in an old
photograph. Includes Stranger on the Shore, I Only Have Eyes for You and What a Difference
a Day Makes. Instrumentation includes clarinet & piano.
Polynesian Spa
Nature Sounds
Track Listing: 16 Tracks (63:32) My favorite Solitudes CD ~ Ann, Island Flower
Thunderstorm in the Wilderness
CD
Waterscapes, the therapeutic power of water
CD
WINDSONG: Wind Chimes In A Gentle Breeze
Track Listing: (52:29) 1. Garden Tranquility (26:18) 2. Seaside Breeze (26:09)
Relaxation Music
A Sense of Renewal Discover
deep relaxation and a sense of renewal with these calming compositions for saxophone,
piano and guitar by Glendon Smith. Instrumentation includes piano, soprano and tenor
saxophones, keyboards & guitars. Eight tracks with a program time of 53:26
Angel's Embrace
ANGELSONG: Choral Classics By The Sea
Track Listing: (51:29): 1. Pavane, Op. 50 (Faure) (7:17), 2. Gymnopedie No. 3 (Satie) (5:21) 3. The Swan (Saint-Saens) (3:45), 4. Sonata In C Minor, Op. 13 (Pathetique) (2nd Movement-Beethoven) (6:43) 5. Poppies (Herberman) (4:59), 6. Air For The G String (J.S. Bach) (5:17), 7. Symphony No. 9 In E Minor (New World) (2nd Movement-Excerpt) (Dvorak) (5:24), 8. Etude, Op. 10, No. 3 (Exceprt) (Chopin) (5:06), 9. Piano Concerto No. 2 In C Minor, Op.18, 2nd Movement (Excerpt) (Rachmaninoff) (7:08)
Bliss
Nature sounds include Carolina Wren, Herring Gull, Killdeer, Tufted Titmouse, Blue Jay. Program time 73:29 with nine tracks.
Canada from Sunrise to Sunset
Desert Spa Experience
pure relaxation with the distinctive natural sounds of the Southwest and soothing native
flute. Instrumentation includes native flutes, guitars, keyboards & percussion.
Nature sounds.
Track Listing (50:56): 1. Morning Glory (4:51), 2. Ancient Pathway (6:32), 3. Secret Garden (6:21), 4. Dance Of The Wild flowers (7:20), 5. Fountains Of Time (6:55), 6. Sweet Serenade (6:22), 7. Eternal Grace (5:11), 8. Reverie By A Stream (6:23), 9. Peacefulness (5:56)
Feng Shui ~ Music for Balanced Living
Track Listing: (54:14) My favorite Relaxation CD ~ Joy, Island Flower
Forest Cello
CD
Track Listing: 1. A Path To Solitude (6:47), 2. Beauty Abounds (6:22), 3. Moody Afternoon (12:44), 4. Ancient Stand (3:56), 5. Summer Sublime (5:53), 6. Chasing The Clouds (4:24), 7. Dreaming By The Stream (7:56), 8. Hymn To The Old Growth (3:39)
Homeward Bound
13 tracks including: 1. Homeward
Bound (4:35), 2. Birds (5:29)
In a Sentimental Mood
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Indulge
in total relaxation as the warm, inviting voices of a Fijian choir harmonize with the
soothing sound of ocean surf. Instrumentation includes guitars, fretless electric bass,
midi-programming, wood flutes & voices. Twelve tracks with program time of
64:40.
Recorded in the wetlands throughout North
America by Dan Gibson, this wondrous collection of FROG SONGS captures the magic of the
outdoors.
The
rumble of distant thunder over the far shore provides an ominous backdrop to the nature's
gentler sounds. The sometimes scary but yet exhilarating force of the storm can be
strangely soothing when experience in the comfort of your own home. Program time is 50:43.
Some of the wildlife species featured are: Loons, Frogs, Owls, Ravens, Warblers, Thrushes
and more.
Enjoy the
very best of Dan Gibson's unparalleled digital water recordings. Rain, streams,
rivers, waterfalls, lakes and seas are presented in surround sound to provide a profoundly
therapeutic listening experience. This continuous play album offers thirteen
separate tracks to easy access to preferred sections. Program time is 55:35
Take
comfort in the Angel's Embrace as the sounds of nature, music and ethereal voices unite in
blissful harmony. This album provides nine angelic tracks which relate feelings of
peace and relaxation. Program time is 50:02
As waves
lap at a tranquil shore, the uplifting refrains of a choral ensemble and nature’s
sweet melodies merge in heavenly accord. 
Discover total bliss with this
blend of ambient grooves, subtle sounds of the ocean and gentle ethereal voices.
Instrumentation includes trumpets, flute, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and percussion.
Experience a day in
the life of Canada, as original melodies merge with the gentle sounds of native wildlife
to showcase the pristine beauty of a vast natural landscape – from sunrise in the
Maritimes to sunset on the Pacific. Track Listing: (51:16): 1. St. Lawrence Sunrise
(6:36), 2. In A Maritime Cove (4:38), 3. Loons Of The Northern Lakes (5:08), 4. Drifting
(4:50), 5. Great Lakes Bluffs (6:05), 6. Camping By A Gentle Stream (5:18), 7. Rain On the
Trail (3:29), 8. Prairie Marshlands (4:45), 9. Rocky Mountain Valley (3:23), 10.
Sunset On The Pacific (6:32) 
The ideal Country Retreat is discovered in this heart warming union
of guitar, piano, fiddle, bass and the gentle sounds of nature. This is an album of
incredibly soothing music that offers a rural getaway for the mind when it is just not
possible for your body to do so. Listeners can loose themselves in a cheerful symphony of
chattering birds or imagine themselves alongside a lazily flowing brook as warm melodies
performed on guitar, fiddle and piano softly waft by. 
Allow yourself to be swept away by the timeless charm of traditional
Celtic Ayres and ballads. Arranged to provide a poignant blend of music and the natural
sound of glorious glen, the album successfully yields both a joyful and relaxing listening
experience. There are ten beautiful tracks including: The Arran Boat; The Water is
Wide; Anach Caan; The Last Rose of Summer; and much more! Program time 56:45
minutes.
Awaken to
the enchantment of the English country Garden where soothing melodies resonate with the
sounds of the natural world.
A
new spa themed release from Solitudes. EUROPEAN SPA pairs gentle ambient moods with
natural sounds, thus offering listeners an environment that beckons one to take a load off
and relax. The album features a handful of long form pieces composed and arranged by Yuri
Sazanoff, which consist of subtle flute melodies and vocal textures wrapped in flowing
layers of synthesizer atmosphere. In the backdrop, the quiet chirping of birds and
tranquil water sounds help to recreate the ambiance of a garden sanctuary - most likely
one in the Alps region given the album's title. The music has a languid pace and an
overwhelming sense of serenity, making this a great accompaniment for a spa excursion or
anytime you simply wish to indulge yourself. Experience true bliss with this tranquil blend
of ambient music and nature sounds.
The
ancient art of Feng Shui is beautifully interpreted in peaceful music that promotes
balance and harmony with every note. From Avalon.
The expressive voice of
the cello resonates through the cool autumn air, poignantly portraying the emotional
beauty of a changing landscape. Composed and arranged by Daniel May, featuring
Darius Gottlieb on cello and nature sounds by Dan Gibson.
Follow a trail through into the unspoiled beauty of the forest
where, amidst nature’s most delightful sounds, the guitar's expressive voice comes
alive. Program time is 57:07 with 10 tracks. Music composed and arranged by Daniel
May. Nature sounds digitally recorded by Dan Gibson.
Listen and escape into the majestic peace of the forest with the
enchanting sounds of nature and these alluring piano melodies.
Relive the languid days and romantic nights that
typify life in the south of France. The sounds of a magnificent seaside garden in Provence
set the stage for classical music inspired by the great French impressionists. An
assortment of blackbirds, nightingales, wrens and orioles, recorded with stunning clarity
by Dan Gibson, welcome the listener to a sublime sojourn of peace and rest. The music is
light and impressionistic, often showing influences of works from composers like Debussy
and Satie. "Sunrise in Provence," for example, calls to mind a lazy afternoon in
a sun-drenched botanical garden on the outskirts of Marsailles and, at times, is
reminiscent of Debussy's "Reverie." Music composed and arranged by John
Herberman. Nature sounds digitally recorded by John Paterson & Dan Gibson.
Program time is 56:12 with nine tracks.
Guitars harmonizing beautifully with nature in these 70's era
popular tunes. Playing time 64:56.
Dream away to the sounds of paradise and the soft
stylings of traditional Hawaiian guitars. Under gently swaying palms, find
your favorite Island Retreat. Island Retreat whisks you off to a serene island paradise
deep in the Pacific where waves tumble onto white sandy beaches, palms sway in lazy trade
breezes and birds leap from tree branch to tree branch, filling the air with sweet song.
Aside from these environmental sounds (recorded by Dan Gibson), Hawaiian slide guitars,
piano, keyboards and bamboo flutes blend into glorious tropical melodies themed after
classic island music.