David Lanz - Natural States (1985) Vinyl LP and 45 similar items

Catalog Number: N-63001 Condition Details: Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (poly-lined paper with credits and Narada logo). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Miranova Faces Of The Forest Part 1 Faces Of The Forest Part 2 Behind The Waterfall Mountain Allegro/985 Lento/984 Rain Forest First Light About The Record: Natural States, by David Lanz and Paul Speer, is a pivotal New Age album that blends Lanz?s evocative piano and synthesizer work with Speer?s atmospheric guitar and electronic textures, creating a serene, nature-inspired soundscape. The album, comprising nine instrumental tracks, was a significant milestone in Lanz?s career, marking his transition from rock and jazz to New Age music, a genre he helped popularize through his work with the Narada label. Its historical significance lies in its contribution to the growing New Age movement of the 1980s, offering listeners a meditative, emotionally resonant experience that complemented the era?s interest in ambient and instrumental music. The track Behind the Waterfall became a notable hit, widely recognized as a staple in New Age music and frequently featured in relaxation and nature-themed compilations. The collaboration between Lanz and Speer, enhanced by contributions from Neal Speer on percussion and Chaitanya Hari Deuter on recorder, remains a timeless example of the genre?s early innovation.