Song of Earth

Earth and Fire are legends of the Dutch rock scene, first making an impression with their debut single in 1969. They quickly established themselves as an international act thanks to the excellence of their material and the powerful vocals of Jerney Kaagman. In 1971 the band released arguably their finest work, 'Song of the Marching Children', a Mellotron soaked masterpiece that was a major selling album throughout Europe.

In 1989, Dr. Jeffrey D. Thompson, D.C., B.F.A. was approached by representatives working with NASA and JPL to explore a series of powerful recordings which the Voyager I & II Spacecraft had sent back from Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. These recordings seemed to be having a profound effect on the scientists and researchers who were exposed to them. Dr. Thompson was approached as an expert in the field of sound and healing, and especially in his work with "Primordial Sounds.” Primordial sounds are human body sounds and nature sounds formatted in special ways to cause a deep response in the subconscious mind. These are extremely useful in all levels of healing.

The 12-song album is at times haunting, driven, determined, lonely, angry, and poignant with a delicious element that can only be described as an awakening, a celebration of the female spirit that will touch and intrigue you.

Igor Stravinsky - The Song Of The Nightingale, The Firebird, Rite of Spring
Minnesota Orchestra / Eiji Oue
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88.2 kHz: 1,19 GB | Artwork | 5% Recovery Info
Label/Cat#: Reference Recordings # RR70CD | Country/Year: US 1996
Genre: Classical | Style: Contemporary | Source:

…After listening to this disc countless times, one is amazed at Stravinsky's musical invention and genius. Stravinsky is most certainly the star of the recording. However, for such a young and relatively inexperienced conductor - at least on the international stage - Eiji Oue has certainly made an impact with this debut recording. He could not have chosen his partners better. Composer, orchestra and engineer have been combined to make his performances grace the ear and soul, and cannot be too highly recommended.