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The Reviews
The longest track, "Journeys in Imagination" (22:00) offers galactic and interdimensional journeys that fit perfectly with all the "inner visuals" Serrie's music has created in our minds for years. If you enjoyed the opening scenes to Star Trek: The Next Generation's TV series then you will love this stuff right into the event horizon! The imagery is based on NASA and JPL databases! Wow! Next, "Auran Vector" (5:00) is an abstract morphing random symmetry fractal dance of the first order leaning towards the trippy side of things but done with less 70s "hip slop" and more like an alien-Matrix/ William Gibson cyberspace/ X-files acid-drenced fever dream but fun for the kiddies too. The outro piece, "Deep Mystery" (5:00) is a totally relaxing optic drone of waves, seascapes, dappled sunset on deep waters, lucid dreamimg, quicksilver, liquid nitrogen cool and an isolation tank-like, altered states brain sauna! I loved it! Next go round I hope to see a DVD released with nothing but this type of deeper relaxing visuals and Serrie touching on a theme of more deeply minimalistic and alpha-wave inducing soundtrack. Charlie Case has done a super high-tech job and Jonn Serrie has composed music special for this DVD. If you want to hear brand new music by Serrie like the great CD releases of the past -- you definitely need this DVD. Highly recommended. Do it again guys!"
I will not go into a scene-by-scene analysis other than to say some pieces have a clear end and beginning while others blend seamlessly. Where Charlie gets all his ideas is beyond me! I envy his talent. Yeah, programs can be played and macros and textures and permutations automated with synths and grafix -- ah, but here's the rub -- ex nihlo, my friends, all from none, pure inspiration from the unseen is revealed in marvelous wonder upon wonder. The visuals sync great with the music and transport the viewer into ??? -- wherever they may mind-drift towards. I guarantee that you will not be uneffected by watching and listening to this DVD. It is a unique trip. Bravo!"
“Combining ancient symbolic wisdom and futuristic animation, "The Golden Key" unlocks a spiritual experience far beyond superficial entertainment. This latest offering in the Star Chronicle series sets a new standard in imaginary journeys. Beautiful music and new vistas unfold around every corner, deeply mystical with many levels and shades of meaning, inspiring and profound. Destined to be a classic.” “A mesmerizing mélange of music and computer-generated imagery, ‘Star Chronicles III: The Golden Key’ is a gentle yet thought-provoking adventure. RoyEl Futureman Wooten's soothing melodies marvelously augment the animation, creating an ever-shifting sound- and space-scape that's at once intriguing, introspective, and inspiring.”
"Twenty Gems is a multi-layered, visual pleasure like nothing I've ever experienced. Most of my life my thoughts have been focused around future events, to do lists and the urgent duties left uncompleted. Since incorporating Twenty Gems into my life, only eleven minutes each day, I'm for the first time living in the present and appreciating the beautiful flow of my life. Twenty Gems is truly an amazing gift that I could not be without!" "The meditations in Twenty Gems are an oasis for the spirit. I felt enveloped by their lush visual beauty and the soothing music, quickly moving into a deep state of relaxation. With so much worldly distraction, they provide a wonderful opportunity to be still for a few minutes and remember who you are and what is important, renewing your sense of well-being." |
