VA Pure Moods Collection 1997 2004 FLACtorrent

VA Pure Moods Collection: A Journey Through New Age Music
If you are a fan of new age music, you might be familiar with the VA Pure M=
oods Collection, a series of compilation albums that features some of the m=
ost popular and influential artists of the genre. The collection spans from=
 1997 to 2004, and includes five volumes of relaxing and inspiring tracks t=
hat cover a wide range of styles and moods.

VA Pure Moods Collection 1997 2004 FLACtorrent
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The VA Pure Moods Collection was originally released by Virgin Records in t=
he United Kingdom, and later by EMI in the United States. The first volume,=
 simply titled Pure Moods, was a huge success, selling over three million c=
opies worldwide. It featured songs by Enigma, Enya, Deep Forest, Jean Miche=
l Jarre, Mike Oldfield, Adiemus, and many others. Some of the tracks were t=
aken from movie soundtracks, such as The Mission, The Last Emperor, Twin Pe=
aks: Fire Walk with Me, and The X-Files.

The subsequent volumes followed the same formula, adding new artists and so=
ngs to the mix. Pure Moods II included Loreena McKennitt, Yanni, Massive At=
tack, Clannad, Vangelis, George Benson, and more. Pure Moods III featured E=
nya again, as well as Moby, Mono, Peter Gabriel, David Lanz, Ryuichi Sakamo=
to, Blue Man Group, and others. Pure Moods IV introduced Sarah Brightman, D=
ido, Delerium, Craig Armstrong, M=C3=83=C2=A1ire Brennan, Secret Garden, an=
d more. The final volume, Pure Moods: Celestial Celebration, included Era, =
Deepak Chopra, Kitaro, Andreas Vollenweider, Brian Eno & Harold Budd, and o=
thers.

The VA Pure Moods Collection is a great way to discover or revisit some of =
the best new age music ever made. The albums are available in various forma=
ts, such as CD, MP3, and FLAC. You can also find them online as torrents or=
 streams. Whether you want to relax, meditate, study, or just enjoy some be=
autiful melodies and atmospheres, the VA Pure Moods Collection will take yo=
u on a journey through new age music.


If you are curious about the origins and evolution of new age music, here i=
s a brief overview of its history. New age music emerged from the new age s=
piritual movement that started in the 1960s. This movement drew on an array=
 of spiritualities that offered individuals an alternative to mainstream re=
ligions and philosophies. Some of the influences included Eastern religions=
, mysticism, paganism, astrology, metaphysics, and environmentalism. The ne=
w age movement also promoted practices such as meditation, yoga, holistic h=
ealing, and personal growth.

New age music was inspired by these ideas and aimed to create a sonic envir=
onment that would facilitate relaxation, healing, and spiritual awareness. =
The first new age album is considered to be Tony Scott's Music for Zen Medi=
tation in 1964, which featured Scott playing clarinet over traditional Japa=
nese instruments. Other pioneers of new age music included Paul Horn, who r=
ecorded albums inside the Taj Mahal and the Great Pyramid of Giza; Irv Teib=
el, who created ambient soundscapes with natural sounds and electronic effe=
cts; and Steven Halpern, who experimented with subliminal messages and brai=
nwave entrainment.



In the late 1970s and early 1980s, new age music gained more popularity and=
 recognition, thanks to the emergence of independent record labels and dist=
ributors that specialized in the genre. Some of the most influential artist=
s of this period included Vangelis, Kitaro, Tangerine Dream, Jean Michel Ja=
rre, Andreas Vollenweider, George Winston, and Enya. These artists blended =
electronic and acoustic instruments, as well as elements from classical, ja=
zz, rock, folk, and world music. They also explored themes such as space ex=
ploration, ancient civilizations, nature, mythology, and fantasy.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, new age music reached its peak of commer=
cial success and mainstream exposure. It was featured in movies such as Cha=
riots of Fire (1981), The Last Emperor (1987), The Mission (1986), and Danc=
es with Wolves (1990). It was also used in television shows such as The X-F=
iles (1993-2002) and Twin Peaks (1990-1991). Some of the best-selling artis=
ts of this era included Enigma, Yanni, Loreena McKennitt, Clannad, Deep For=
est, Secret Garden, and Sarah Brightman.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, new age music faced some challenges and =
changes. It was criticized by some for being too commercialized, superficia=
l, or clich=C3=83=C2=A9d. It also faced competition from other genres such =
as ambient, chillout, downtempo, electronica, world fusion, and neo-classic=
al. Some new age artists adapted to these trends by incorporating more voca=
ls, beats, samples, or ethnic influences. Others remained faithful to their=
 original style or retired from the music industry. Some of the notable art=
ists of this period included Delerium, Moby, Enya again , Craig Armstrong ,=
 Adiemus , Era , Deepak Chopra , and Kitaro again .

Today , new age music continues to exist as a niche genre that appeals to a=
 loyal fan base. It also influences and overlaps with other genres such as =
meditation music , spa music , yoga music , healing music , ambient music ,=
 neo-classical music , world music , and space music . Some of the current =
artists who are associated with new age music include Deuter , Liquid Mind =
, David Arkenstone , Diane Arkenstone , Kevin Kern , David Nevue , Ludovico=
 Einaudi , Einaudi again , Peter Kater , Snatam Kaur , Deva Premal , Karune=
sh , Medwyn Goodall , 2002 , Aeoliah , Constance Demby , Patrick O'Hearn , =
Jonn Serrie , Marconi Union , Brian Eno & Harold Budd again .
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