The year of the 20th anniversary of the release of his most popular album, Harvest, Neil Young released a new album that harked back to that recording, employing many of the same musicians, again dubbed the Stray Gators, as well as arranger Jack Nitzsche and background singers Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor. He also used a similar folk-country acoustic style and sang songs that often had a personal, confessional tone. But the similarities were more of form than of content because, while Harvest was the statement of a confused, if earnest, 26 year old, Harvest Moon embodied the ruminations of a somewhat regretful 46 year old. Indeed, the greatest comparison to be made between the two records was that Young tried to use the passage of time as a confirmation of continuity. In the first several songs, he seemed to be trying to reconcile with his wife and revive their love, though he was uncertain that was possible. In "One of These Days," he regretted the loss of friendships over the years. "War of Man" and the long and ponderous "Natural Beauty" concerned environmental preservation, and even the rollicking banjo tune "Old King" was a lament for the death of a faithful dog. "I never tried to burn any bridges," sang an artist whose contradictory instincts to move on and to return found him, by the time of his 27th solo album, trying to get back to the feel of his fourth. If the attempt was not completely successful, nevertheless it was well and honestly made, and Young wasn't alone in his desire. As Hollywood has long since learned, sequels have a built-in audience, and Harvest Moon became Young's best-selling album in 13 years.

Unita - Through the Veils (10th Anniversary Special Edition) (2010)
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Audio CD: January 1, 2010 | Label: HeartSong Music

Through the Veils - 10th Anniversary Special Edition is a new, special edition release from singer / songwriter Unita, a crystalline voiced songstress often compared to Enya, Loreena McKennitt and Sarah McLachlan. Her successful original release with the same title became an International hit in the New Age genre and also did some crossover into contemporary music. Carol Wright with NAV said “Through the Veils is mouthwatering and soul-stirring. In essence, a gem… the real thing.” Now, a decade later, this special edition version will delight many with the crisp, clear sound of the re-mastering, the beautiful new packaging, and two bonus tracks of new music recorded by Unita. This timeless collection of original music soars with Unita’s haunting and beautiful voice, accompanied by an intimate blend of piano, keyboards, layered vocals and ethereal textures. Dreams, Angels, Peace, Love… all themes of the gorgeous songs within that take the listener on a wondrous journey. Popular recording artists Joseph Akins (Masterpeace, Spirit Touch) and Herb Ernst (Dreamflight Trilogy, Bringers of the Dawn, Angels and Ecstasy) lend their piano and keyboard talents to this exceptional album of music. This album will surely touch a new generation of listeners as well as become a must-have collector’s item for her fans.

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Hoelderlin is a German progressive rock band that was formed in 1970 as Hölderlin by Joachim and Christian Grumbkow. They are influenced by rock, jazz, and folk music. They changed their name to Hoelderlin in 1973. 1st Phase. 1970 Hoelderlin is founded in November by the brothers Joachim and Christian von Grumbkow together with Nanny de Ruig. Nanny sings and dances, Joachim von Grumbkow plays cello, flute, guitar & keyboards, and Christian von Grumbkow plays guitar. more ..