CMH Label Group to Release "Modern Meditations" CD Series Featuring Transcendent Renditions of Rock's Favorite Songs."Rock Classics" and "Modern Classics" Collections to Be Released November 17(th) Series Continues with Additional Albums to Be Released Dedicated to The Beatles and U2 First of Its Kind, New Music Collections Aimed at Introducing a Modern Perspective on "New Age" Musical Fare LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- CMH CMH Center of Military History CMH Commission on Macroeconomics and Health CMH Chief of Military History CMH Children's Memorial Hospital CMH Ceramic Metal Halide (General Electric light source) CMH Congressional Medal of Honor Label Group has announced the upcoming launch of their new label and CD series called "Modern Meditations." The first two albums, slated for release November 17th, "Rock Classics" and "Modern Classics" are 12-track collections featuring instrumental renditions of some of rock music's best-known and most beloved songs. Aimed at introducing a brand new, modern rock perspective on "new age" music fare, the "Modern Meditations" series will be available for purchase at all traditional music retail outlets and online services, as well as distributed to many high-end lifestyle retailers. No pan flutes, no wind chimes wind chimes pl.n. An arrangement of small suspended pieces, as of glass, metal, or ceramic, hung loosely together so that they tinkle pleasingly when blown by the wind. Also called wind-bells. allowed. Featuring the work of renowned producers from across the globe, "Modern Meditations" has transformed contemporary rock favorites into meditation music Meditation and music includes music played with or listened to during meditation, music the performance of which is a meditation, or music which is meditative. Music may distract from or enhance meditation, and meditation may involve music making. for the rock & roll generation. Shimmering shim·mer intr.v. shim·mered, shim·mer·ing, shim·mers 1. To shine with a subdued flickering light. See Synonyms at flash. 2. rock guitars and warm percussion create lush soundscapes. While yoga, Pilates, and meditation have all entered the mainstream, the music has not. The "Modern Meditations" series aims to introduce an alternative to traditional new age fare to the growing modern rock audience. The first of two compilation releases, "Rock Classics," features serene instrumental versions of songs from classic rock's most treasured artists including Bob Dylan Noun 1. Bob Dylan - United States songwriter noted for his protest songs (born in 1941) Dylan , The Beatles, The Beatles, The, English rock music group formed in the late 1950s and disbanded in 1970. The members were John Lennon, 1940–80, guitar and harmonica; (James) Paul McCartney, 1942–, guitar and piano; George Harrison, Rolling Stones Rolling Stones, English rock music group that rose to prominence in the mid-1960s and continues to exert great influence. Members have included singer Mick Jagger (Michael Phillip Jagger), 1943–; guitarists Brian Jones , The Police, Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin, English pop music group formed in 1968 by guitarist Jimmy Page (1944–), singer Robert Plant (1948–), bassist John Paul Jones (1946–), and drummer John "Bonzo" Bonham (1948–80). and many others. "Modern Classics" dives into the contemporary rock catalog with tranquil renditions of songs by The Verve, U2, The Cure, Oasis, R.E.M., Nirvana and more. Also set to be released on November 17 is an album dedicated to the songs of The Beatles. An album dedicated to U2 will be released later this year. CDs highlighting the music of Bob Marley, Radiohead, and Coldplay are coming in 2010. An "Indie Classics" set featuring meditative renditions of the music of Modest Mouse, The Flaming Lips, Cat Power, and Sigur Ros is also slated for release next year. "We are as much an idea company as we are a record label," said David Haerle, owner of CMH Records. "We wanted to create a much more modern musical experience targeted at the younger audiences who are now becoming more and more involved in healthy lifestyles. People's perception of 'new age' music as heard in yoga studios, meditative sessions, spas, hotels and at home is going to change with 'Modern Meditations.'" Founded in 1975 by Martin Haerle, CMH Records began as the home to bluegrass bluegrass, any species of the large and widely distributed genus Poa, chiefly range and pasture grasses of economic importance in temperate and cool regions. In general, bluegrasses are perennial with fine-leaved foliage that is bluish green in some species. hero Lester Flatt Lester Raymond Flatt (June 19, 1914 - May 11, 1979) was one of the pioneers of bluegrass music. Flatt was born in Jackson County, Tennessee to Nannie Mae Haney and Isaac Columbus Flatt. and country music hall-of-famer Merle merle a pattern of coat color pigmentation with dark, irregular blotches on a lighter background. Seen in some Collies and Welsh corgis. In shorthaired dogs, e.g. Great Danes and Dachshunds, the similar pattern is called dapple. Travis. Over the years, the label became best known for their "Pickin' On" series, featuring top bluegrass musicians performing tributes to popular musical acts (Green Day, Grateful Dead, Metallica), which has collectively sold over one million albums. Some of the label's releases include "Strummin' with the Devil" featuring David Lee Roth performing bluegrass versions of Van Halen songs, as well albums from Raul Malo, the voice of the Mavericks, and rock and roll hall-of-famer Wanda Jackson. With several well established and distinct labels catering to a variety of genres and artists, the CMH Label Group is home to the popular Rockabye Baby! series featuring lullaby renditions of rock classics (The Beatles, Queen, Aerosmith); Vitamin Records, string interpretations of rock and metal bands (Tool, Alice in Chains, AC/DC AC/DC adj. Slang Having a bisexual orientation. [From the likening of a bisexual person to an appliance that works on either alternating or direct current. ) by the Vitamin String Quartet; OCD OCD obsessive-compulsive disorder. OCD abbr. obsessive-compulsive disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) International, who released "The Return of Dr. Octagon" by underground rapper Kool Keith; and Hushabye Baby, which creates instrumental lullaby tributes to songs of country greats (Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline). For more information, please visit: www.modernmeditations.com Modern Meditations: The Rock Classics track listing 1) Knockin' on Heavens Door - Bob Dylan 2) Across the Universe - The Beatles 3) Changes - David Bowie 4) You Can't Always Get What You Want - The Rolling Stones 5) Imagine - John Lennon 6) Into the Mystic - Van Morrison 7) I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2 8) Message in a Bottle - The Police 9) Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd 10) One Love - Bob Marley 11) Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin 12) Infinity - A Modern Meditations Original Modern Meditations: The Modern Classics track listing 1) Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve 2) Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley 3) Beautiful Day - U2 4) Just Like Heaven - The Cure 5) Clocks - Coldplay 6) Angel - Sarah McLachlan 7) Wonderwall - Oasis 8) Karma Police - Radiohead 9) Losing My Religion - R.E.M. 10) Come As You Are - Nirvana 11) Ray of Light - Madonna 12) Illumination - A Modern Mediations Original Modern Meditations: Songs of The Beatles track listing 1) Tomorrow Never Knows 2) Let It Be 3) All You Need Is Love 4) Here Comes the Sun 5) Strawberry Fields Forever 6) Hello, Goodbye 7) Across the Universe 8) Blackbird 9) Hey Jude 10) In My Life 11) Can't Buy Me Love 12) A Million Suns - A Modern Meditations Original Modern Meditations: Songs of U2 track listing 1) Beautiful Day 2) Pride (In the Name of Love) 3) With or Without You 4) One 5) I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For 6) Where the Streets Have No Name 7) Mysterious Ways 8) New Year's Day 9) Moment of Surrender 10) Elevation 11) Magnificent 12) Bloom - A Modern Meditations Original |
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