Incantation is Tim Wheater's debut album with Real Music. Exquisitely produced by David Lord in Bath, England, the nine original compositions, seamlessly woven together with Wheater's haunting flutes along with soft gongs,... more » dynamic percussive rhythms and seductive, melodic vocals and chants, propel the listener through a vivid, contemporary and mystical experience.« less
Incantation is Tim Wheater's debut album with Real Music. Exquisitely produced by David Lord in Bath, England, the nine original compositions, seamlessly woven together with Wheater's haunting flutes along with soft gongs, dynamic percussive rhythms and seductive, melodic vocals and chants, propel the listener through a vivid, contemporary and mystical experience.
Kathy Parsons | Florence, OR United States | 02/26/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I really enjoyed flautist Tim Wheater's earlier collaborations with pianist Michael Hoppe ("The Yearning" and "The Dreamer"), but "Incantation" gives a much clearer view of Wheater's virtuosity on flute as well as his mastery of composition. Cinematic in scope and symphonic in scale, this is a very emotionally rich and fulfilling CD. Many ethnic influences are drawn from, and musical samples were recorded on location in New Zealand, New Mexico, and Australia. The very unusual instrumentation includes flute, cello, Celtic harp, electric banjo, digeridoo, crystal bowls, etc. Several of the tracks include vocals in English, Gaelic, and Latin, but the voices are mostly used as additional instruments. Several of the tracks ("En Trance", "Uluru", "Benedictus", and "Circle's Edge") are very heavy on the rhythm and percussion, giving them a tribal, somewhat ritualistic feel. "Pacificus" is much more ambient. "Seventh Ray", "Dark Falls the Night", "Love Is Here", and "Whistler's Lament" are tender and gentle to the core. There is an obvious variety of approaches on this CD, but a mood of darkly spiritual mystery (does that make sense?) is sustained throughout. Spiritual, but still melodic and accessible, and the various rhythms are infectious. I really enjoyed "Incantation" the many times I listened to it, and heard new subtleties each time. Hear, hear!"
A cathedral set in a primeval wood. A Samhain bonfire on th
M. T Wire | Fort Wayne, IN United States | 02/03/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Haunting, mystical, amazing!!! There are not enough words to describe the emotions that are stirred by this CD. It's an amazing ride into otherworldly realms. Turn off the lights, light a few candles, and get ready for a spiritual journey of immense proportions! This is one CD you don't want to be without!!!"
One of the best New Age/Pagan CD's!
Jeanine Berry | Houston, TX United States | 04/12/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hello! I just wanted potential buyers of this CD that I LOVE it!!! It's brilliant, especially the first track. I listen to it whenever I want to go into that "altered" state, or just relax. It stirs your emotions. GET IT."
He touches my soul
Karen Guetzow | Texas | 10/06/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Incantation is the first of Wheater's cds that I've ever listened to before. It is unusual because I've never listened to a cd over and over again without overdosing on it after 3 or 4 times. I've probably listened to it 12 times through while driving and I'm not tired of it. Each piece is different from the other and keeps me interested. The vocalists do an incredible job. The music seems to touch my soul. Perhaps it DOES have healing properties. Thank you Tim Wheater."