Jordan Pontell - Electronic Atmospheres [CD]

Jordan Pontell - Electronic Atmospheres (CD NEW)

Label: CD Baby
Format: CD
Release Date: 12 Aug 2003

Brand New

Album Tracks

1. Mahayoga (The Highest Union)
2. Kshara-Purusha (The Perishable World-Soul)

On this 70-minute instrumental disc, short repetitive lines play over vast droning harmonic tonal structures and dissolve into otherworldly atmospheres which unobtrusively draw listeners inward. Pontell's minimalist soundscapes are not 'new-agey,' although each track creates a calming sonic space, perfect for meditation, or yoga. About the Artist Jordan Pontell is an accomplished multi-disciplinary artist and musician from New York, who now lives and works in Hollywood. He has studied nada-yoga (the yoga of sound) with Sri Hanuman and bass with Buddy Booker. Pontell has composed meditation music for Sarah Shapiro's Chakra Healing tape series, as well as scores for Claude Convers, artist Caitlin Masley and filmmaker Benjamin Landshoff. Recent review (from Amazon.com): Patience is a virtue, but I can't wait for Vol. 2 'I have to admit that I was a bit worried when I saw that there were only two tracks: my frazzled nerves and short-attention span wander during the course of even a four-minute pop song. But from the first note, I knew that I had to buy a second copy because it was just too good not to share. Listening required no effort on my part; it was like floating on a calm sea of sound, rising and falling with the gentle motion of aural waves. The steady repetition of what I can only describe as instrumental mantras is refreshing and unobtrusive. I am always a bit sad and surprised when the second track ends; Electronic Atmospheres takes me to a place somewhere outside of time, and quietly promotes and facilitates the restorative relaxation and internal reflection that escapes my conscious efforts. It is an antidote to the literal and figurative noise in my life, and I highly recommend it to anyone who could use a little peace in his or her life.' - E. M. Nelson (Los Angeles, CA, USA)