One

Real Music, the West Coast's premier new age label, has for years cultivated artists whose pop-oriented instrumental music incorporates healing textures. Keyboardist and percussionist Mark Ciaburri transcends all commercial limitations on this lush and expansive, 67-minute musical journey into oneself. Those who need true healing will be lifted by the graceful musical massage it provides, while others simply seeking a release from tension will find themselves lost amidst a forest of seductive calm. Centered around timing set to the gentle rhythm of the ocean, One beautifully blends guitars (by Bruce BecVar, a name new age fans will no doubt recognize), tablas, oboe, cello, tamboura, harp, English horn, voice and other gentle, ambient sounds. Listeners less interested in prayer and meditation will enjoy this rewarding journey as a soundtrack to a lengthy yoga session or massage therapy. There is a Hawaiian element as well, with an appearance by the Angels Choir of Maui.