Chris Spheeris - The Best Of Chris Spheeris 1990-2000 '2001

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 The title of Chris Spheeris 2000 Higher Octave Music debut Dancing With the
Muse perfectly embodies the deep, spiritual approach the multi-instrumentalist
has always taken in creating some of the most diverse and dynamic contemporary
instrumental music of the past two decades. Drawing upon a wide range of musical
influences -- from the classical and pop music he grew up with and the music of
his Greek heritage to the exotic worldbeat flavors hes gathered from his
numerous global travels -- Spheeris has enjoyed challenging all musical
boundaries as well as the spirits of the more than a million fans who have
bought his recordings. Featuring 15 classic pieces and two brand new
compositions, The Best of Chris Spheeris: 1990-2000 is an exciting look back at
his extraordinary musical achievements over the past decade. For the 13
previously released tracks, Spheeris drew from his popular 1990s releases
Culture (1993), Desires (1994), Europa (1995), Mystic Traveler (1996), Eros
(1997), and Dancing With the Muse (2000). Every tune is a completely different
expression, coming from a unique place melodically, rhythmically, and
spiritually. Among the highlights are Lovers & Friends, Enchantment, and Dancing
With the Muse, which captures this experience perfectly. The two new Spheeris
compositions are the Celtic-flavored (and appropriately titled) Looking Back --
which pays homage to the styles and feelings of many of the other works on the
collection -- and the graceful solo piano piece Rendezvous. 
:: TRACKLIST ::

1 - Looking Back - 4:43
2 - The Arrow - 5:21
3 - Lovers & Friends - 3:42
4 - Enchantment - 4:25
5 - Magaya - 6:46
6 - Carino - 4:11
7 - Culture - 5:02
8 - Andalu - 6:05
9 - Pura Vida - 3:05
10 - Field Of Tears - 3:04
11 - Dancing With The Muse - 5:56
12 - Altura - 5:56
13 - Orlando - 4:45
14 - Eros - 5:30
15 - Rendezvous - 4:30

 Chris Spheeris, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and recording artist, has
inspired and captivated worldwide listeners with his music for more than 25
years. Being raised in the Midwestern USA and spending summers in his ancestral
homeland of Greece, the cross-cultural foundation of his expression was in place
long before his first melodies were ever written.

At 19, inspired by Joni Mitchell, early Genesis, Cat Stevens, the Talking Heads
and other visionaries of the era, Spheeris along with friend, Paul Voudouris,
entertained and inspired restaurant, coffeehouse, symphony, and college
audiences with a blend of all original music and lyrics that were progressive
and unique.

At age 25, Spheeris set up a studio, bought his first keyboards, and embarked on
his own blend of instrumental music that would help found a new musical genre of
New Age. Within three years of the inception of his solo career, Chris caught
the attention of Columbia Records and went on to become one of the first New Age
instrumentalists to be signed to a major label.

Over the next 15 years, with 10 new recordings, Spheeris has developed a
signature style of cross-cultural, romantic instrumental music imbued with a
quality that is at once, intimate, exotic, passionate and universal. Visit Chris
Spheeris at www.chrisspheeris.com.

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