Album Notes

"Ahhh... Ten years after the release of their wildly popular Garden of Serenity, the Gordon's returned to this paradise and brought back stories of their journey, told with loving detail and exquisite beauty on Garden of Serenity II. The deeply peaceful sounds of flowing water and exotic songbirds graces this CD like beads of dew quivering and shimmering on a blade of grass as the dawn's sun shines gently down. Woven lusciously into the nature sounds are Shakuhauchi and silver flute melodies, temple bells, harp, Koto, piano and wind chimes, creating an earthy relaxing ambiance that is absolutely perfect for meditation, quiet contemplation, massage or as soothing background music while working or studying.

Garden of Serenity II is divided into four parts, "Zen Garden Parts I and II," and "Monet's Garden Parts I and II". Total time is nearly 70 minutes of music. "Monet's Garden" features several gorgeous variations on Debussy's "Reverie," which will be instantly recognizable to many of you. I think I can safely say, without fear of contradiction, that Garden of Serenity II really ought not to be listened to while operating heavy machinery, it's that relaxing. The expertly and lovingly played instruments dance so precociously with the sounds of nature that it all seems to flow into one harmonious, healing whole, offering a welcome respite from the rigors of our days. No track stands out from the rest, they all work equally beautifully, offering another instant classic that is destined to do even better than Garden of Serenity. "
-Steve Ryals, New Age Retailer

David and Steve Gordon have been pioneers in the New Age/World music genre for over twenty years. Their trademark sound, combining world instruments and sounds of nature, has sold over 1.7 million units worldwide and been heard on network TV and major motion pictures.