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Von Baron - Pangaea
- Von Baron’s “Pangaea” is a record that interweaves New Age music with a soulful jazz flow. Von Baron’s melodies have been compared to artists such as Yanni and Enya due to their meditative melodies. “Pangaea” is von Baron’s first album; he previously recorded as a sideman in bands like The Honolulu Jazz Quartet and The Honolulu Symphony. “Pangaea” will bring listeners to a calm station where they can relax and relapse into a soothing state of cognizance with no worries.
“Heart and Sol” has a consolatory tone that is accomplished through the magical rhythm. Light percussion work adds to the track’s soaring beat, making this a song that could be heard in a motion picture where the lead character has made the decision to take control of his or her life.
On “A New World” the tone Von Baron utilizes takes a much slower turn. On this track, soft piano work is present as each note is played with plenary preciseness. Almost immediately, the rhythm becomes power driven as more commanding notes make their presence known.
“Fiesta del Mundo” has the scratching discord of a record in the intro followed by a hip-hop like rhythm, which makes this song dissimilar from the previous tracks. There is also saxophone and drum play, as well as smooth guitar licks that move in bringing a Latin flow.
“Pangaea,” from Von Baron, brings influences from countries like Brazil, the United States and even the Caribbean and folds them into every stanza. Whether the beat is cheery or a bit somber, “Pangaea” will transport listeners to a sphere they have never known before where peace and tranquility reign supreme.
Reviewer: Sari N. Kent
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Reviewer's Rating: 9.5
Reader's Rating: 10.00
Reader's Votes: 1
Added: 28-Oct-2007
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