Great meditation music
author: Madison
I teach yoga classes in New York city, and have recently taken to playing different selections from Mr. Johnston's cd during the class, and in particular during final relaxation. I far prefer it to the droning repetitive music commonly played in classes. This music is fresh, complex, and stimulating as well as soothing. He is obviously an accomplished player and writer. I bought the cd after hearing a part of it at a street fair in Virginia. I love the music, the performances, and the surprise twists the tracks take you on. I recommend it. I remember feeling the same way the first time I heard Leo Kottke's "Greenhouse" album before it became really popular; like I had a great secret I was going to turn somebody on to.
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Blue Ridge Splendor
author: Andrea
I read that Mr. Johnston lives part time in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. I can tell you that the splendor of those mountains is evident in the pieces. In the 4th track, "Grandfather Mountain Suite: Wince," you can almost see the Rhododendron spilling down the mountainside. The "Biscuits" evokes images of folk dances and gives a sense of timelessness one only gets from mountains. I'm listening to it right now. You should be, too.
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Beautifully done on many levels!
author: Joan
This album is a delight from beginning to end! DFJ's solo guitar is enjoyable on many levels...it's mellow and positive, great for creating moods and coversation, wonderfully melodic, and beautifully played and recorded. His style is reminiscent of Burt Jansch, James Taylor, Leo Kotke, Tony McMannis, etc, and the compositions are mature and unique. I've enjoyed it so much that I've given it as a gift to friends! I surely hope there's more from him on the horizon.
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Beautifully relaxing solo guitar
author: Melissa
Everything a guitar CD should be.....moving, relaxing, but yet energy invoking. Pleasant listening for any occasion.
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