JOHANN HELTON: Where Mountains End And Clouds Begin

Johann Helton

Where Mountains End And Clouds Begin

© 2001 Johann Helton

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Solo, original, acoustic guitar music. Soothing, dreamy, romantic, jazzy, yearning - grace and pure tranquility.

tracks

1 Where Mountains End
2 October Sky
3 Invocation
4 Speaking Softly
5 A Kinder World
6 Fastenings of Kind
7 Looking For Moo
8 Spirits of Summer
9 And Clouds Begin
10 Inspiration
11 Shortly After Dinner
12 Hyde Park Rain (Old Garbo)
13 Whitewater
14 Blue Roses
15 Smitten Into Nothingness
16 Magic Child (Matthew's Song)

notes

'Where Mountains End And Clouds Begin' was described in the Idaho Statesman (January 2001) like this:

A member of local groups the Often Ensemble and Warrior Poets, guitarist Johann Helton has recorded a polished, soothing solo acoustic guitar CD. Boiseans who have heard him play know that Helton treats his instrument like a canvas. He paints softly, methodically, enjoying the process as much as the creation. The result is a collection of relaxed musical moods - somber, romantic, yearning, dreamy.

"Where Mountains End" and "And Clouds Begin" are separate songs with no audible connection, but putting them together as the album's title at least indicates Helton's musical leanings. On songs such as "Fastenings Of Kind," it's easy to close your eyes and float off into the stratosphere.

Helton breaks out a parlor guitar on a couple of tracks, revealing a more reverberated tone. Both are strong tracks, particularly the jazzy "Looking For Moo", a nice change of pace.

But, mostly, Helton is content to celebrate the art of being mellow for nearly 65 minutes, never venturing into anything risky, unusual, or mildly aggressive.

That said, these soundscapes are explored with grace and pure tranquility. - Michael Deeds

reviews

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  • Where Mountains End and Clouds Begin
    author: Lee Spielman

    Wonderful! Very relaxing, fabulous guitar! I even play it for my baby at bedtime, she loves it!

  • instant mood changer, soothing and fun, unlike anyone else
    author: Kara

    This CD is great, whatever mood I am in I relax and have fun when I listen to it.

  • NOT FOR DRIVING!
    author: Wendy Russ

    THIS MUSIC FILLS MY HEART WITH AN INNER PEACE ~MAY IT DO THE SAME FOR ALL WHO LISTEN ~MAY IT DO THE SAME FOR IT'S CREATOR

  • Beautiful, peaceful music!
    author: Lynda J.

    This is Johann's best CD yet. Beautiful, peaceful, artfully played acoustic guitar, with the crystal-clear emotion of a truly gifted musician. We love this CD!

  • Wow! He is truly gifted. What a gem.
    author: Kathy Cooper

    This CD is captivating. It brings a sense of peace and calm to anyone's hectic day. I absolutely love it and recommend it to everyone!

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