The Tunnel Singer Lee Ellen Shoemaker 'Sailing the Solar Wind' (Tunnel Singer Records) I am very fond of overtone singing, and atmospheric music in general. This new album by Lee Ellen Shoemaker is a departure from her previous albums, due to a temporary medical problem, Lee Ellen's usual magical vocals have opened up an opportunity to incorporate more electronics and innovative field recordings in this new aural adventure. This new offering is an hour long soothing yet energizing journey: an imaginary ride on the solar wind. The music combines vocal elements, exotic percussion, captivating field recordings and unique digital processing in the studio. In a way, it's like a shamanic journey, embracing a tonal language of emotional content designed to take the listener on a timeless musical experience. The six compositions on "Sailing the Solar Wind intertwine ambient textures with melodic themes, expanding Shoemaker's musical vision in many new directions. Each of the six tracks creates a hypnotic, life flowing and sensuous universe of sound, unveiling a message of harmony and peace from a timeless cosmos. Shoemaker rolls out a remarkable new map; the kind used by adventurous travelers as they move across invisible borders and unchartered landscapes. The textures are smooth and flowing - an unrelenting aura of atmospherics pervade this optimistic yet timeless interlude. Shoemaker's music creates cutting-edge atmospheres, savoring peak moments and profound musical discoveries, engulfing the entire album in dreamlike memories, and reshaping them gently over time. Highly recommended.  Review by Ben Kettlewell information: email: music@tunnelsinger.com website: http://www.tunnelsinger.com

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