Serving both as an introduction to the Amiata Media catalog and the gamut of spiritual expression in music,
Sacred Planet samples the sounds of a multitude of cultures. The majestic and moving Gloria in Re Maggiore by Vivaldi is an introduction to the merged didgeridoo and Tuvan throat singing of Angelo Riccardi's "The Journey's Beginning." Across the compilation, ancient Roman, Laotian, and Islamic sounds exemplify musical contemplation of the infinite. In these songs of worship, one hears a surprising affinity across cultures. These tracks bear common themes in praise, awe, and beauty. ~ Tom Schulte