Previously acclaimed for relaxation albums like "Touching the Clouds" and "Amber and Jade", at last the group Symbiosis celebrates its rhythmic side! Drawing inspiration from around the planet, they have created a unique musical fusion which is by turns atmospheric, uplifting and energizing. Featuring John Hackett (flutes); Richard Bolton (guitars); Ashley Drees (cittern, mandolin & percussion); and Clive Williamson (keyboards & wind synth), these gentle global grooves blend instruments and styles from Africa, Australia, Asia, Spain and South America. Relax and enjoy this timeless music… Hopefully you will soon be Dancing in your Dreams! Musicians: Richard Bolton: acoustic guitar, STEPP synthesizer guitar (track 11) Ashley Drees: cittern, mandolin, clay pot, mbira (10), percussion (8) John Hackett: concert and alto flutes, additional guitar (6) Clive Williamson: keyboards, wind synthesizer, percussion, frame drum, voices, whistling, bamboo flutes (7 & 14), Balinese marimba (2), didjeridu (13). Guest Musicians ~ Michèle Drees: percussion on 5, 6 & 13 (shakers, maracas, surdo and bongo drums); Rupert Flindt: fretless bass (6 & 13); Maloviere: featured violin and voice (7 - "Sesamum Seed and Rice"); Ian Ritchie: soprano saxophone (9); Emily Sinclair: voice (7), featured concert flute (13 - Earth Chant). Production, sound engineering and graphic design by Clive Williamson. Thanks to Nora Correa, John Hackett and Lorraine Wright for their help and advice during the production of this album. Tracks 1, 7 and 15 from ‘Lake of Dreams’; 2 from ‘Amber & Jade’; 4 & 11 from ‘Tears of the Moon’ CD; 5, 6, 9, 10 and 13 from ‘Autumn Days’; 12 from ‘Sea of Light’. ‘Dancing to the Heartbeat of the World’ first appeared on "Memories, Dreams & Incantations" by John Saxby. Symbiosis Music SYMCD2012 All titles © Symbiosis Music Ltd. 1994 to 2005. This compilation (P) Symbiosis Music, 2017. About Symbiosis: Are you looking for music for deep relaxation; something to make you feel inspired; or for a gentle accompaniment on an inner journey? If so, why not float away with more from Symbiosis? ‘A treat for the head, heart and ears!’ Symbiosis make atmospheric and visionary music which ranges from deeply relaxing (Touching the Clouds; Amber and Jade; The Comfort Zone) to evocative and thought-provoking (Tears of the Moon; Lake of Dreams). Much of their work is gently uplifting and energizing (Autumn Days) and some includes natural sounds of birdsong, rain forests and the sea. For an album of pure natural recordings try "AOTEAROA - Nature Sounds of New Zealand", which beautifully captures NZ's unique wildlife in a series of sonic journeys.