The Light of the Spirit
is one of
Kitaro
's best CDs. Perhaps it is because
Mickey Hart
co-produced, or perhaps
asked
Hart
to co-produce because it is so good. It doesn't really matter if either of those is the reason; this is just an awesome CD.
's specialty has always been the symphonic synth and this is no exception. He augments that synth with several guest musicians on a variety of
ambient
instruments. This is truly
music, albeit on the
new age
side of that style. The vocal accompaniment by
Lynn Ray
and
Jeannie Tracy
counts as
instrumental
as well. The sound design treats the wordless vocals as an extra sound to incorporate.
David Jenkins
contributes a smoking electric guitar that gives this
rock & roll
textures as well. This disc stands proudly with work by
Constance Demby
,
Vangelis
Suzanne Ciani
, and
Dean Evenson
as some of the best
adult contemporary
music. ~ Jim Brenholts