Andreas Vollenweider ’s 1981 masterpiece, , remains a landmark in instrumental music, famously bridging the gap between jazz, world music, and what eventually became known as New Age. As a foundational album in Vollenweider’s discography, it introduced the world to his unique electroacoustic harp and a soundscape that feels both ancient and futuristic. The Legacy of the "Magical Harp"
Released in 1981, this was the album that provided Vollenweider's worldwide breakthrough, eventually selling millions of copies. Andreas Vollenweider ’s 1981 masterpiece, , remains a
Vollenweider’s primary instrument is a modified concert harp of his own design, which allows him to play with a rhythmic, percussive pulse and deep bass tones rarely heard in traditional harp music. Go to product viewer dialog for this item
Andreas Vollenweider - Behind The Gardens - Behind The Wall - Under The Tree which after its release in 1981
Behind The Gardens - Behind The Wall - Under The Tree is the first album by Andreas Vollenweider, which after its release in 1981,
By amplifying and modifying the harp, Vollenweider created a "swirling atmospheric music" that evokes nature and mythic landscapes.
Recorded in the historic, 300-year-old cellars of Sinus Studios in Berne, Switzerland, the album carries a "creative womb" energy that feels completely detached from time and space. Go to product viewer dialog for this item.