The Covenant

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Total Tracks: 10   Total Length: 51:17

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The New Sounds Of The Solstice

By Robert Phoenix, eMusic Contributor

On December 20th of every year, something magical takes place in the heavens. The northern hemisphere is at its furthest point from the sun and the longest night ensues. It's the Winter Solstice, a time of sleeping and dreaming, a night before the light returns in incremental fractions and degrees. It goes by many other names throughout the various cultures and traditions of the world including, "Yalda," "Saturnalia (named after Saturn, the ruling planet of… more »

They Say All Music Guide

Wally Brill’s Covenant mixes historical recordings of cantors (Jewish Liturgical singers) from the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s with world, ambient, and dub elements to create timeless but innovative soundscapes. Along with the contributions of avant-garde guitarist David Torn, the album’s arrangements include tablas, didgeridoo, trumpet, and Tibetan singing bowls, as well as keyboards and acoustic and electronic percussion. Covenant’s intense sound and unique approach takes the best from old and new musical worlds. – Heather Phares