Product Description
This is cross-cultural chill-out world music, and it can be used for meditating, yoga, exercise and spiritual practice. An enchanted journey of sounds and voices from all corners of the globe, this CD mixes Bedouin dharbouka, Tibetan flutes, grand pianos, sitar, electric guitar and Arab violins with such varied elements as African voices in traditional tribal religious ceremonies and ancient Indian hymns. The members of Angel Tears are Momi Ochion and Sebastian James Taylor (who also works under the name Kaya Project). Angel Tears' songs have been used on some of the hippest TV shows including "Sex and the City" (2 episodes), "West Wing," "Third Watch" (3 episodes), HBO's "Real Sex," and their music has appeared on many compilation albums.
Review
You can call it cross-cultural chill-out music. Or you may prefer to use terms like ambient, fusion or lounge. But one thing is certain: the music of Angel Tears is nothing if not innovative. The group, celebrating their fourth release, creates intriguing music where elements of various genres meld in one big pot of rhythmic groove. You can't help but get lost in the soundscapes of trippy beats, ethnic instrumentation and synthesizer soul. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Angel Tears is the joint project of Momi Ochion and Sebastian James Taylor. Ochion, whose roots lie in Israeli pop and world fusion music, is the melody man of the duo. Sebastian James Taylor, who composes and performs much of the material, hails from London and is known for his work with the electronic group KAYA PROJECT. Other members include the group's producer, DJ Srulik Einhorn, and a variety of vocalists whose intoxicating vocals and chants lend the music its exotic flair. So ... what exactly can you expect when you pop an Angel Tears album into your CD player? For starters, beats lots of em. From electronic beats to the earthy thump of the Bedouin dharbouka and other indigenous drums, the music ranges from clubby to tribal and all points in between. Asian and Middle Eastern vocals lend a spiritual quality to many of the tunes, and instrumentation literally covers the whole spectrum, with Tibetan flutes, Indian sitar, Arabian violin, Middle Eastern horns, grand piano and electric guitar all sharing the same space. Mellow synthesizers swirl amidst the elements, bringing everything together into a cohesive package. Angel Tears' 4 releases to date include Way of the Music (Vol. 1), Harmony (Vol. 2), The Dreaming (Vol. 3), and their new CD, Vision (Vol. 4). Each is similar yet unique. The group s music can be found on many global fusion compilations, including Buddha Bar 2, and has also been heard on popular TV shows including Sex in the City, Third Watch and The West Wing --www.LoveCatMusic.com
The fourth CD from the international duo Angel Tears is a delightful, boundary-crossing release with across the board appeal. While their sound is very consistent it is not at all formulaic. Like the shifting sands of the Sahara, Angel Tears moves across styles, moods and tempos which make the songs very suitable for an energetic yoga workout, sweating your prayers, or movement oriented practices. They also have a knack for expanding the imagination with extremely cool, catchy chill out beats that soar, dip, penetrate and groove along with imagination. The production touches on several reference points, from delicious soundtrack- isms from India to beats that echo & reverberate from the inside out. Slowly drawn out string intros give way to the sounds of nay flutes and violins, with whispered voices et al, and then quickly enter percolating rhythms, hand drums and mixes that provide a consistent thread from start to finish. Because one of the Angel Tears' duo hails from Israel, the ecstatic sounds of the Middle East are prevalent, from what feel like Bedouin cries to snaky belly dance rhythms which dart in and out. Momi Ochion blends these elements seamlessly, in tandem with London's Sebastian James Taylor, a superb guitarist in his own right who is also the force behind the popular Kaya Project. It all adds up to an enchanted journey of sounds and voices from all corners of the globe, with lively dharbouka, Tibetan flutes, grand pianos, sitar, electric guitar and Arab violins mixed with such varied elements as African voices in traditional tribal religious ceremonies and ancient Indian hymns. While "Vision" is an unqualified gem, the previous Angel tears CDs are every bit as excellent ("The Dreaming" and "Way of the Mystic"). What sets Angel Tears apart is that the music is laid back and dreamy enough to co-exist with, yet inspired enough to send you out in ripples of modernistic dancing images and colorful sheherazades from times long past. by Lloyd Ba --Yogi Times
The Dreaming - a new CD from a group that has appeared in widespread exposure through Buddha Bar CDs, Barramundi, Mana Medicine and TV mega-hits like The Sopranos, Sex and the City, Third Watch, etc. Angel Tears is primarily the creative brainchild and musical vehicle of Momi Ochion and Sebastian James Taylor. With global rhythms & exotic mixes, this group will find a great fit with those who like Global Spirit, Medicine Drum, Waterbone, Lost at Last, and labels a la Interchill &Dakini, as well as the legions of Buddha Bar fans. From a Review of MANA MEDICINE compilation: ANGEL TEARS contributes 2 distinctive tracks to Mana Medicine the flamenco guitar meets Middle Eastern flavors and thick drum groove of Ishka and the dreamy, soulful D Marot Malach, which is Hebrew for the name of the group. Inspired by numerous travels to Israel, Angel Tears which fuses traditional Israeli vocals and contemporary beats--is the project of SEB TAYLOR, an artist on Dragonfly Records, parent company to LSD. (JIVE Magazine) --Backroads Music, JIVE Magazine
About the Artist
ANGEL TEARS, based in Tel Aviv, Israel , has released three CDs, all recorded in their M.P. studios at Neve-Tzedek. Their albums are produced by DJ Srulik Einhorn, and their songs have been featured in more than 10 compilations worldwide, including the legendary Buddha Bar series. Angel Tears' music has been heard in some of the coolest TV shows around, including Sex and the City and Third Watch.
MOMI OCHION, the leader of the ensemble, is a longtime creator and producer of ethnic and electronic music around the world. The principal artist of Angel Tears, Momi is the brains behind the melodies, sounds and editing of the album. Momi's message is about freedom, nature, love and music.
SEBASTIAN JAMES TAYLOR, from London, has created electronic music albums (drum 'n' bass and trance melody) under the names SHAKTA, DIGITALIS and KAYA PROJECT. A disciple of Tai Chi, Sebastian says he is enchanted by the Middle East, particularly Israel.
- Product Dimensions : 5.6 x 0.4 x 4.9 inches; 4 ounces
- Manufacturer : Love Cat Music
- Original Release Date : 2005
- Date First Available : February 12, 2007
- Label : Love Cat Music
- Number of discs : 1
