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Believe... Enter a world of enchantment. Join Everstar on their magical travels into realms of myth and mystery inspired by 'The Lord of the Rings'. Magic abounds with sounds of both orchestral and exotic instruments, as well as grand piano, classical, 12-string and electric guitars, silver flute, Celtic harp and percussion. The moods move through symphonic flare, to misty soundscapes and renaissance-flavored dances - all touched by the special mastery of the musicians of Everstar. This engaging album transports you to a magical would and will intrigue and delight all fans of fantasy. Produced by award-winning artists, David and Steve Gordon.
Release date: July 15, 2003
Published Reviews
Circle of Stones
This CD by Everstar celebrates the world of Tolkien in a tribute to the Lord of the Rings. With beautiful and uplifting music, it is easy to imagine a world where people of all races can come together and work towards a goal for the betterment of all. Missing from this CD is the sadness and impending doom through which the characters suffer. Enchanted Journey focuses on the positive, the love, the friendship between the companions as they set out on an impossible journey, and fought to overcome the most daunting of obstacles. It is difficult to single out any single song from Enchanted Journey and comment on it individually, as the music blends together, supporting the songs before and after each, growing from each other and building onto one another. Enchanted Journey is a truly glorious commemoration of world peace, love, justice and harmony.
Music Design In Review
The bestselling novel (and subsequent blockbuster movie) "Lord of the Rings" is the main source of inspiration for the group EverStar. ENCHANTED JOURNEY uses mystical-sounding electronic instrumentation to interpret the exploits of Frodo and company, including electric piano and guitar, meandering percussion and heavy synthesizer washes. "Departure from the Shire," the album's opening track, is a cross between renaissance/medieval and classic synthesizer ambient music that sets an adventurous tone for the album. Other highlights include "Lady of the Golden Leaves" and "Road to Rivendell." Fans of David Arkenstone's earlier fantasy-based themes will enjoy this release.
PlanetLightWorker.com
Everstar's "Enchanted Journey" is a captivating, serene, mystical, musical journey into enchanted lands. Melt into the beauty of this Celtic inspired mysterious masterpiece with a flavor of renaissance. This album was inspired by "The Lord of the Rings" with songs filled with piano, 12-string and electric guitars, silver flute, bells, Celtic harp and percussion. These soundscapes are beautiful and soothing to the ears!
All Music Guide
Steve and David Gordon play all the instruments on this album of melodic compositions. They begin to use digital sound samples, so the computerized/live musical boundaries blend. The album begins with "Departure from the Shire," a magical processional that conjures up medieval courtyards. The vision is then whisked away with spacewinds and celestial chimes, and a crystalline world grows in its place. There are magical marches suitable for the wizard minded. "The Grey Havens," with celebratory bells and the Gordons' overlapping instruments, is infectiously charming.
— Carol Wright
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