Great album from a terrific musician and a perfect additition to my collection.

Under the Ice by John Eric There is a new star on the horizon of meditative music and his name is John Eric. In his new and powerful album, Under the Ice, this listener heard a potpourri of rhythms that offered peace and centering. In the galaxy of music, John’s nine selections are as different from each other as night is from day. Yet, like night and day are connected by the same clock, there is a common thread that connects all of his music. It is wonderfully transportive. At times, this reviewer found himself far, far away. Sometimes in a garden; sometimes by a quiet lagoon; and sometimes in some heavenly place, surrounded by serenity. Under the Ice, by definition, is a path to a better place to be found inside all of us. The stepping stones along the way are hope, desire, love and compassion. The road is straight and well-marked. And the final stop is called oneness. Perhaps, though, the most endearing (and unusual) feature of Under the Ice is that this music prompts introspection. One cannot help but look at oneself in the solitude and peace John provides, and wonder why and who we are. More, the answers become obvious---we are here to love our maker, ourselves and all others. Softly, oh so softly, Under the Ice winds its way as a starship steers to a distant planet. In total peace and quiet and harmony, slowly but surely reaching its destination. John Eric has given us ambient music that is the fuel for the journey! Richard Fuller Senior Editor

Ambient Guitar: a mixture of ambient mood and earthy composition. (Like Brian Eno learns guitar.)