Search - Gerald Jay Markoe :: Zen Meditations

Solid effort , Relaxing music

M. Watkins | 06/21/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Five stars because it does what I need it to do :)



Contemplative - meditative - soothing. I think there

IS some Zen here. Gerald Markoe is a classically trained

musician (Julliard) and on this CD he puts his training,

along with asian harps, flutes, synthesizers, temple bells,

gongs and other natural sounds to very good use. I've had

this CD long enough that I've listened to it scores of

times and it never disappoints.



Mr. Markoe is also a Yoga instructor and the music here is

the kind of top notch stuff you hear when you go into a

New Age store and can't help but to ask "who is this playing

in the background?" You hear it and you want it, because its

not a "fluffy" or overly "sweet" sounding CD. Rather, it is

full of music and quiet at the same time.



I bought this CD because I was looking for some very

soothing flute music that had a little 'extra' (by way of instrumentation) - I like all sorts of electronic music

and Markoe strikes a great balance with his classical

training. If you've heard and enjoy talents such as

Deuter, I think you'll easily enjoy this CD. Recommended!



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Pretty nice

M. Watkins | 07/23/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Never heard of Gerald Markoe when buying this but this CD has a real nice selection of tracks to use whether just relaxing or using for some form of meditation"

A must have

Only the Best Will Do | 10/25/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love this cd. The music and nature sounds are truly relaxing and transporting. Mr Markoe is a master at blending melodies and harmonies and creating a listening experience that has a clean and clear intent. This cd had the same effect on me as when I first discovered Alan Watts and the Watercourse Way."