TONY SANDATE: Sunset Meditation

Tony Sandate

Sunset Meditation

© 2004 Tony Sandate (805812222226)

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Subliminal Beauty

Tony Sandate, with the debut of his solo guitar album 'Sunset Meditation', is opening a fresh dimension in contemplative instrumental music. His compositions are mostly ballads, cantatas, and pastoral works and are spiced with a few Spanish melodies. You will not find a stodgy tone poem in the lot. You will find that it is a great mix from a master guitar player.

When you listen to Sandate you think, yeah, he probably went to Spain to visit with Segovia, or maybe he had sessions late in the night with Ackerman, but no. Mr. Sandate is an appliance technician and father of two that dotes on his children. Hence the tracks, 'Song for Andres' and 'Alba'. He finds inspiration in his family, his heritage, and from the Southern California countryside.

The very nature of his music beckons you to put vibrant oil on canvas, jot creative ink to paper, or render soft kisses to warm flesh. Take for instance the track 'Waiting for You'. It is the first track on the album and sets the mood for what is yet to come. The song, with its cascading melody and tender rhythm, is extremely sensuous. There is no other word for it.

You could not wish for a more simple and idyllic tune than 'Irish Blessing'. There is nothing Celtic here, just a pastoral number. For me it invoked green fields, cool pine forests and the rocky shore along the Merrimack River where I hiked as a teenager in Massachusetts.

The title track 'Sunset Meditation' has a wonderful sense of timing and flow. With a glass of sangria in your hand and your hammock swaying gently back and forth, you can almost see the dry grass along the beach turn from yellow to gold as the sun melts down into the Pacific. You might want to put this one on REPEAT in the CD player.

The cantata 'Dios Y Hombre' is the only song on the album not written by Tony, but it remains a poignant affirmation of the relationship between God and man. It is a musical prayer with sweet guitar notes substituting for beseeching words. Surely, there is an answer for this prayer.

'Passion Song' is my favorite track on 'Sunset Meditation'. There is a picture of Tony on the album liner where you can clearly see his face. His expression, half-ignited by sunlight, is one of rapture. I can only imagine that he is playing 'Passion Song'. It is slow and heartrending, but at the same time, it is loving and familiar. Listening to it reminds you of past loves that were lost.

I want to mention that the technical sound on the album is crisp and clean, thanks not only to 24-bit mastering, but also because of the careful concern and watchful eye of producer Eric McCarl. The tuneful creations of Tony Sandate have consonance, a rare quality of music that blends notes and tones into a harmonious fusion. This is what contemplative solo guitar should be.

reviewed by RJ Lannan on 3/13/2004 for The New Age Reporter

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  • Sunset meditation
    author: gayle

    I heard this around christmas and just started crying. My dad used to play a song that sounded like Los Peregrinos,certain notes and I just melted. I saw my dad again sitting in his old green chair playing his music. Thank you for playing such beautiful music and giving me a memory of his music I thought was long gone. Gayle

  • Sunset Meditation
    author: Regine M. Taylor

    Beautiful peaceful music. I would love a CD with Spaish or Mexican Ballads and songs only. Do you have anything like that?

  • magical, peacful, serene
    author: michelle

    this was playing as I entered my bure in Fiji. Felt like I was in heaven with the beautiful view and the serenade of your guitar. I listen to it to destress and get balanced. It helps me connect to my inner being.

  • soulful and clear
    author: marco morandi

    soulful and clear: these are my feelings about this record and Tony Sandate's music; notes arrives rounded, and guitar seems to be near to you; great

  • Awesome, ethereal
    author: Suz

    Amazing virtuosity and beautiful, haunting sound. Totally in love with this CD

  • Utterly absorbing, beautiful, uplifting music.
    author: Lincoln

    Utterly absorbing, beautiful, uplifting music. This CD will be in my player on replay for the next few weeks at least.

  • 5 Stars! a 'must-have' for guitar and mediation lovers everywhere.
    author: Carolyn & Leonard Brunelle

    Sunset Meditation by Tony Sandate is an amazing composition of work performed by an equally amazing talent. It is quite simply a treasure to both me and my husband and we are truly looking forward to hearing more music from Tony in the future. We would rate Sunset Meditation, Tony Sandate's 1st Solo Album, 5 stars and consider it to be at the top of its genre as well as a 'must-have' for guitar and meditation lovers everywhere.

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