Description

 Jens Gad - Le spa sonique (2006) (Achillea/Enigma composer)
Genre: Newage, Ambient, Ethnic fusion, Lo-fi


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Product Details
Audio CD (April 4, 2006) 
Original Release Date: April 4, 2006 
Label: Sequoia Records 
ASIN: B000EHSV64 
Price: $14.99  

01. JENS GAD - Introduction 1:28 ~177 kb/s
02. JENS GAD - El momento 6:02 ~205 kb/s ~2,3mb.
03. JENS GAD - Navajo 4:43 ~196 kb/s ~2,2 Mb.
04. JENS GAD - Oriting suns 4:42 ~204 kb/s ~2,7 Mb.
05. JENS GAD - Blueshift 3:19 ~214 kb/s 
06. JENS GAD - Silver sands 4:13 ~200 kb/s 
07. JENS GAD - Les eaux verts 6:11 ~207 kb/s 
08. JENS GAD - Cape blanc 4:50 ~190 kb/s 
09. JENS GAD - Glass palace 5:34 ~198 kb/s 
10. JENS GAD - Miracle of illusion 3:35 ~204 kb/s 
11. JENS GAD - Aureole 5:47 ~201 kb/s 


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 Release  :                 Jens Gad - presents Le Spa Sonique

 Artist   : Jens Gad
 Album    : presents Le Spa Sonique
 Genre    : Lo-Fi
 Source   : CDDA
 Label    : Prudence Recordings
 URL      : http://www.bscmusic.com
 Date     : 2006-04-28
 Encoder  : LAME 3.90.3 / alt-preset standard
 Quality  : 201kbps    44100  kHz    Joint Stereo
 Tracks   : 11
 Time     : 50:29  min
 Size     : 76.20

     1   Introduction                                            1:28
     2   El Momento                                              6:02
     3   Navajo                                                  4:44
     4   Oriting Suns                                            4:43
     5   Blueshift                                               3:19
     6   Silver Sands                                            4:13
     7   Les Eaux Verts                                          6:11
     8   Cape Blanc                                              4:51
     9   Glass Palace                                            5:34
     10  Miracle of Illusion                                     3:35
     11  Aureole                                                 5:48


Master of mood music Jens Gad (Enigma and Achillea) brings you this soothing set of lounge/electronica with a sensuous European flair.
Enjoy...


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Blatent rip off from InfoNexus begins here ---- 

Former Enigma co-producer Jens Gad (Le Spa Sonique) - artist, producer, musician. Until now the behind the scenes co-producer and engineer for Enigma, Jens has generously allowed us a look at further details of his esteemed career. He is a multi-talented musician who has worked with Michael Cretu on various projects including Enigma, Sandra, Trance Atlantic Air Waves, and Andru Donalds since 1991.


"Achillea combine bluesy guitar, deep molasses grooves, and passionate vocals that form a rich tapestry of Nordic atmospheres. Formed by fellow Danes Jens Gad and Helene Horlyck, Achillea base their songs on archaic poems and mythology. Gad, who contributed to Enigma's 1991 global smash "Sadness," builds the music around Horlyck's classically trained voice, resulting in a unique sound that's equal parts precision and spontaneity. Together they created a sophisticated song cycle called The Nine Worlds, which takes the listener on a journey through the different levels of Norse mythology". -- James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide 


From the co-creator of ENIGMA! Highly acclaimed co-producer and guitarist of the multi-platinum group Enigma, Jens Gad brings you a spellbinding downtempo musical odyssey into the ancient mythology of his Scandinavian homeland. He is joined by the entrancing classical vocals of Helene Horlyck, to co-create a sophisticated and hypnotic chill-out journey through "The Nine Worlds" of archaic legend. At once stirring and calming, entertaining yet relaxing, Achillea achieves a vibrantly new and hauntingly beautiful musical vision that artfully blends evocative ambient New Age atmospheres with European dance club electronica. Achillea elegantly weaves the mystery of ancient myth - a world of seers, elves, and rune masters, into a lush, richly layered sonic landscape with velvety melodies of delicately bluesy guitar playing, slow sensuous grooves and silky smooth vocals sung in Latin and ancient Swedish. Both intimate and cinematic, this uniquely transcendent masterpiece is full of deep beauty and mysterious wonder that will nourish your soul. 

"Achillea is the new project for producer/guitarist Jens Gad, co-producer, co-writer and one of the central creative forces behind popular group Enigma (alongside Michael Cretu). For his first solo project, Gad presents an atmospheric album of tunes themed after Danish myth. Enigma fans should definitely take note, as there are many common denominators between both groups: the same laid-back "Enigma-style" beats, Gregorian chant, whispery vocals and Gad's signature electric guitar. Achillea differs by offering an album steeped in dreamy ambience. This album slower paced and more ethereal, making it better suited for the mind than the dance floor. Adding to the appeal is the wispy, sensual vocals of singer Helene Horlyck, who sings on many of the tracks. Serene, slightly trippy and sure to bring on a bout of Enigma nostalgia, this is a must for worldbeat/chill music fans."  Music Design In Review 


More about Jens Gad:  http://www.enigmamusic.com/jens/index.html (in English)  http://www.enigmacretu.com/produkcje/gad/index.php (in Polish) 

Official Gad's homepage: http://www.gadmusic.com

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Music Design In Review
"Flowing with seriously chilled grooves... ENGIMA, fans will be right at home with the album's similar mood and melodic style.' 

Product Description
Welcome to Le Spa Sonique where you can treat yourself to luxurious relaxation anytime. Indulge your senses in these blissfully smooth grooves that are both relaxing and hip. Master of mood, renowned composer Jens Gad, co-creator of ENIGMA and visionary of ACHILLEA brings you this sublimely soothing set of sophisticated lounge music with a distinctly sensuous European flare. From his state-of-the-art studio in Ibiza Spain, Jens Gad has created an entrancing new sound where healing ambient textures combine with hypnotic modern rhythms. Let yourself escape fully into this magically serene music where you will experience your very own personal spa retreat. Here, in this exclusive spot, far from the demands of day-to-day life, you can ease your mind and let your spirit fly. Le Spa Sonique is chill-out music for the soul&music to live by  its the ideal soundtrack for dining, yoga, intimate nights or just relaxing at home. 

serene sensual songs on this artist album from Ibiza, April 26, 2006
Reviewer: Jennifer Warner (Hollywood, CA United States)
     
As written by my reviewer Claire for Raves.com/Djfix.com... "I chose to review "Jens Gad Presents Le Spa Sonique" out of a box of CDs for what I must admit is a silly reason: the purple flowers on the cover. There was just something about them that said "open me now" and I'm glad I did. Jens Gad is from Enigma and Achillea, and this is his artist album of 11 tracks, all serene sensual songs that avoid slipping into any new age hokey-ness, thanks to the propelling rhythms of drums, electric guitar, piano, and electronic elements. "El Momento" features sexy Spanish spoken word, and "Cape Blanc" swells with operatic soprano meandering among the piano and bass. I do wish there were a few more tracks with more vocals like those (others do have samples mixed in) as I would have appreciated the variety they would have added, one reason I'm docking this overall fantastic release half a star, the other being every so often I found a sound (such as moaning) to be annoying rather than soothing, so therefore out of place. But really that's a personal taste thing, not a reflection on the high quality of the production, which results in such gems as the lovely reverberations in "The Orbiting Suns" and the nice touch of the wave sounds between tracks. A few pretty cool notes: some of the proceeds of this release go The Rainforest Action Network; the CD sleeve is printed on recycled paper with soy ink (vs. oil based ink, better for the environment, who knew); and most importantly: the album was recorded, mixed and mastered on the magical isle of Ibiza, Spain, which I'm sure lends some of is mystical energy to the music you hear, and the warm feeling you'll get when you play this CD where ever you are."


Jens Gad's second solo offering, November 29, 2006
Reviewer: Petar Vodogaz "Commissioner" (Sydney, NSW Australia) 
     
'Le Spa Sonique' is Jens Gad's second solo album released earlier this year. Having been the co-producer of Enigma with Michel Cretu for a number of years, he has now embarked on a solo career. His first release 'Achillea' was a instrumental success and made his presence known in the electronica and new age scene. His success on his first album was in part for the use of Helene Horlycke a fellow Danish singer. Sequoia Records have entrusted alot of hope and trust in Jens Gad by allowing this album on their label. I did enjoy immensely Achillea. However this album well a bit short of my expectations. Hence I am giving it 3.5/5. 

What this album suffers is the 'Cretu' reuse and regurgitating the same sound over and over. In this album, Gad does not experiment but chooses to remain true to what works for him. The result is several songs that sound so similar to each other and it seems as if they are cut from the same track. I won't go individually into each track as every listener will make up his or her own mind. I did enjoy a few songs however 'Navajo', 'The Orbiting Suns' and 'Cape Blanc'. 

This album is steeped in a tone of relaxation and this would be good chill-out music after a hard day at work, or when you are doing work at home and need soft transcient music in the background. Fans of current Enigma should enjoy this album very much. 

Le Spa Sonique by Jens Gad Presents, November 9, 2006
Reviewer: Michael Martin (Auckland, New Zealand) 
     
I have always admired the music of Enigma & Michael Cretu along with Jens Gad, and I had two of Jens solo CD's "Achillea" & "Enigmatic Obsession" already in my collection. I happened upon a music critic on the radio who gave this new CD a huge rap, so I immediately acquired a copy. It is a superb collection of chill out sounds, easily the best that Jens has done. From the opening, to the finale it keeps the imagination flowing from soft easy beats to gentle upbeat rhythms. An absolute treasure of a CD, one that you'll want to take with you everywhere and listen to it often.