Album Notes

It was deep in the Valley of the Moon, a gigantic full moon lit up the evening sky. As the young traveler walked along the trail, he began to hear a melody that was unlike any other he had ever heard before. He saw an old man sitting on a rock, the strange music emanating from his multi-stringed instrument.

"What song is this that you are playing?" interrupted the young man. "I've never heard such music before!"

There was a brief silence.

"Song?" replied the old man calmly. "Oh no. I'm just playing for the moon."

A solo performance of nine improvisations upon a rare 12-string Guitarra de Maya. Recordings of this music were first available in the late '60s from M.G.M.-Verve on a Long-Playing record titled "Malachi/Holy Music". Today people from around the world continue to enjoy John's recorded performances. To learn more about this artist, his music and writings, please visit John's website: www.tri-kaya.com.

Other of John's CDs which are currently available are "A Prayer for the Dying", a meditational requiem mass based on the prayers from the Tibetan Book of the Dead, as well as "DrawninwarD", a musical reflection of John's childhood experiences in the land of the Maya. Check with this CDBaby for purchasing info.

This CD is packaged in a thinjewel case (using less natural resources) and includes color insert. Total playing time is 42:20.