David Lanz
East of the Moon
Label:  Decca 
Date:  1999
Length:  56:37
Genre:  New Age
  Category:  newage
  Price:  0.00
    Track Listing:
      1.  
      		 The Green Man    5:20
      2.  
      		 Dancing With Dionysos    3:48
      3.  
      		 Chasing Aphrodite    3:57
      4.  
      		 East of the Moon    5:00
      5.  
      		 On the Edge of a Dream    3:19
      6.  
      		 And Time Stood Still    4:10
      7.  
      		 Tara    3:23
      8.  
      		 World at Peace: Declaration Overture    3:42
      9.  
      		 World at Peace: Prayer for Peace    2:02
      10.  
      		 World at Peace: Gaia. Goddess Reborn    3:35
      11.  
      		 World at Peace: New World Turning    3:56
      12.  
      		 World at Peace: Renaissance    3:33
      13.  
      		 World at Peace: Transformation. Finale    6:10
      14.  
      		 The Visitor    4:33
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      After releasing more than 15 recordings for his original record label (Narada), pianist David Lanz makes his debut on Decca Records with East of the Moon, a well-mannered blend of instrumental pop and orchestral pomp that occupies stylistic ground between John Tesh and Mannheim Steamroller. Guided by renowned producer Hugh Padgham (Sting, Phil Collins, et al.), Lanz recorded the album's 14 tracks live, laying down eight ensemble pieces (two uptempo, six subdued) and a high-minded, six-part work ("World at Peace") that involves a 35-piece orchestra. No new classics seem to be lurking here, though the propulsive "Dancing with Dionyscis" has its moments. By touching on themes of mythology and transcultural transformation, East of the Moon is intended less for bedroom candlelight and more for the internal flame Lanz enjoys rekindling within his spiritually inclined faithful listeners. Corny to some; a tonic to others. --Terry Wood
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