Enigma meets Deep Forest by way of Australia in TYA?s phenomenal second, much anticipated release. The timeless meets the contemporary as indigenous Aboriginal voices blend with modern grooves in an uplifting new world-tra... more »nce sound that is deeply moving and uplifting. One of the most requested artists from the best selling Buddha-Lounge series, TYA (Aboriginal word for Mother Earth) is the creation of German composer Martin Scherl who has spent an extended period of time with the Australian Aboriginal people. TYA brilliantly blends the ancient with the modern, and the melodic with the hypnotic. Great for listeners into today?s latest world fusion sound! Feel the pulse and come home to Earth's ancient roots!« less
Enigma meets Deep Forest by way of Australia in TYA?s phenomenal second, much anticipated release. The timeless meets the contemporary as indigenous Aboriginal voices blend with modern grooves in an uplifting new world-trance sound that is deeply moving and uplifting. One of the most requested artists from the best selling Buddha-Lounge series, TYA (Aboriginal word for Mother Earth) is the creation of German composer Martin Scherl who has spent an extended period of time with the Australian Aboriginal people. TYA brilliantly blends the ancient with the modern, and the melodic with the hypnotic. Great for listeners into today?s latest world fusion sound! Feel the pulse and come home to Earth's ancient roots!
CD Reviews
Vocal and instrumental sounds with Trip Hop grooves
06/19/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"With his 2001 album "Tribal Sutras", German composer and musician Martin Scherl, mastermind of the formation "TYA" (pronounced t:sch:ya, an Aboriginal word meaning "Mother Earth"), had a very successful debut, both in Europe and in the United States.
Martin plays keyboards and drums also utilising extensive programming and samples. During a long stay in Australia, where he spent much of his time making music with the native aborigines, Scherl was profoundly impressed with their ability to see themselves as part of a whole - his music clearly expresses this sense of oneness. Many years experience of Afro-American music styles and a careful study of various exotic music traditions have further broadened Martin Scherl's musical horizon.The music on the new album "Akwaba" ( welcome in Ghanaian ) retains all the qualities of the debut recording, but adds new kinds of sounds and grooves, new exciting dimensions to the TYA sound."
More than an album...
Dawn West | Idaho | 03/23/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hypnotic and lush, I actually ordered this for my brother also. Tya is a true gift to music. This album takes it's listeners to a new level of understanding...if that's possible. I am left feeling like I've visited the world in a day, with all it's wonders and all it's trials, and I treasure it more than ever. There isn't much more an album can do for you. Soles on Earth is another really great listen."
Totally intoxicating
SpitFire2007 | Beautiful Idaho | 01/12/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Wow!! This is an amazing album. I mean it mixes so many wonderful rhythms and vocals, it is of another world. Truly inspiring music. I can't stop my body from engaging in the total tribal and raw feel of this album. "Mama" is by far my favorite, quick downtempo, yet mellow and pulsating, it draws you in instantly. Up there with the likes of World Groove Mix, Vol. 1. What a duo!"
Amazing!
G. Rabalais | Lafayette, La. | 08/14/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a wonderful work of musical artistry. Fusion of trance, trip-hop, world--it's great. I've been listening for two weeks and I'me still lovin' it like the first listen. This music has reinforced that feeling of oneness, that all people are special and can all come together to make music with a spiritual effect. Give this one a try, you won't be disappointed."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1