Enchanted Lands

Enchanted Lands Soundscapes Volume 1

The self produced "Enchanted Lands Soundscapes Vol #1" CD premiered September 19th 2012 at the Pilar Studio Tour in Northern New Mexico. Since then, John P. Funk has performed at over a dozen venues in New Mexico and Austin Texas. The CD (& live performances) have received very positive reviews. The consensus of people that purchased the CD have asked about a follow up. A success can truly be gauged by a fan base that repeatedly asks for more recorded music. This is a testament to a love of music and attention to high quality production, intention to create music from the heart, inspired by the beauty and mystique of Northern New Mexico: The Land of Enchantment.

A second CD is in the planning stage- most likely a "Enchanted Lands Vol #2" pending on another trip to Pilar New Mexico where the first one was produced. More info to be provided soon. For all the beautiful friends and fans out there, thank you so much- this music is a very important stage in my life and it is precious that it is meaningful to each of you! Sincerely, John Patrick Funk, April 15th 2013 :)

The "Enchanted Lands" CD marks the debut Musical Recording from John Patrick Funk inspired by his visit to Beautiful New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley. John has been a musician/guitar player since his teens and has explored many artistic endeavors throughout his life including being a professional 3D Animator in Gaming and Simulation, a Producer, Director and Writer of short films, published inventor of Robots and Electronic Art, a successful Art Director and creator of Visual Effects and recently a composer and producer of Film Score.

John exlpores the combination of electronic music, inspired melodies, acoustic instruments with a love for composition and a heart for the appreciation of Nature and the Universe.

Enchanted Lands is 7 unique tracks which John considers to be musical diaries of his experiences of summer 2012. The music was Produced (Created, Performed, Recorded & Engineered) at the CozmicFunk/Pilar Earthship Studio in the heart of Beautiful Northern New Mexico. John plays all the acoustic/electronic instruments, orchestrates the unique sounds and arrangments.

The Musical Influnces behind "Enchanted Lands" is a combination of Jazz, Electronica, World Beat, Soul and Film Soundtrack Score etc. John finds inspiration in artists such as Pat Metheny, Jean Michelle Jarre, Vangelis, Jerry Goldsmith & John Serri to name a few. The collection of songs musical Styles range from Modern Jazz, Electronic Lounge, New Age Atmosphere, Trance Electronica, World Beat Fusion & Inspirational Native American in 7 original soundscape tracks. Perfect background music for setting a creative & relaxing Atmosphere.

Enchanted Lands CD Track descriptions

Track 1 Enchanted Lands 7 min- Enchanted Lands is the title track that encompases the Northern New Mexico experience with Jazzy Guitar melodies, layered strings, enchanting flutes & angelic drones. The song represents beautiful vistas and skies from the Land of Enchantment.

Track 2 MoonRise Mountain 8:30 min- This song was inspired from a full moon rise over the canyon that illumnated the Rio Grande valley in Pilar. Soulful guitar backed by a chill'n electronic rhythm with Bluesy Keys: sit back and Enjoy the MoonRise!

Track 3 Rain of Light 9:30 min- The Persieds Meteor Shower as observed from the Earthship front deck that created a beautiful "Rain of Light". Layers of deep synths and Harmonic drone textures graduate to a creshendo in a relaxing Celestial Soundscape.

Track 4 Ancients of Sandia 7 min- The Sandia Mountains in ABQ are ancient in their geological grandeur. "Ancients" has a Danceable World Beat influence with layers of arpeggiated rhythms, Middle Eastern inspired instruments and Tuvan chorus samples.

Track 5 StarLite Canyon 8 min- Take a voyage into the canyon and heart of the StarLite crystals local to the Rio Grande Gorge. A hypnotizing electronic soundscape within layers of energetic syncopation.

Track 6 Happy River 6:20 min- A medidative Soundscape inspired by the Rio Grande in Pilar with Organic beats and Sounds recorded from the Rio Grande Gorge. Beautifully produced with Cherokee Flute, Acoustic Guitar samples and subtle electronic drones.

Track 7 Space Groove 7:40 min- The Milky Way is in full viewing glory with it's Magellanic cloud and dense clusters of Stars. This is the background for a driving Electronic rhythm layed with mysterious synth textures and cozmic sound FX.

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