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Follow on Google News | Doorway to a Dream by Ann Licater Included in Amazon’s Best Album Picks of 2010Ann Licater joins artists Brian Eno, Peter Kater, Jim Brickman, Ottmar Liebert, David Arkenstone and others in Amazon.com's top ten Best Albums of 2010, in the New Age category; the chosen album, Doorway to a Dream, is the artist’s second CD.
By: The B Company "To be recognized alongside some of the most compelling new age artists is thrilling," said Licater. "What gives me great joy is that listeners are discovering that the music takes them to a place of peace and relaxation, which was my intent in creating the album." Amazon music editors and behind the scenes staff chose the top 10 albums based on their favorites, which can be seen here: http://www.amazon.com/ It appears Licater’s self-funded marketing campaign was small, yet effective. In 2010, Licater’s “dream” project received positive attention at radio, with early rotation on John Diliberto’s Echoes radio show distributed by Public Radio International, and on various terrestrial and internet radio stations. It was featured on a Hearts of Space show focusing on cedar Native American flute, and was broadcast on international healer, writer, and lecturer Denise Linn’s Soul Coaching™ radio broadcast, a weekly show airing on www.HayHouseRadio.com. It reached number two on The Zone Music Reporter’s radio airplay chart in September 2010. In the press, the album was featured in the online edition of The Spiritual Significance of Music by Justin St. James, and received positive reviews from NewAgeMusic.nu, The Zone Reporter and others. Music reviewer Raj Manoharan of Rajman Reviews summed up her talent, writing, “Doorway to a Dream is a great showcase for Licater’s talents, both as a skilled flutist and as a brilliant, wide-ranging composer. Her compositions and arrangements elevate this work from being a mere display of flute-playing ability to something more deep, riveting, and profound.” Doorway to a Dream is a richly dimensional follow-up to Licater’s award-nominated solo debut Following the Call. Licater used flutes from around the world on the recording including Native American, Native American-style, Anasazi, Zapotec, Chinese Xiao, and silver alto flutes. Licater’s beautiful tone emanating from these wood, silver and clay flutes is pure emotion on the solo tracks, while effortlessly blending with the eclectic, unusual pairings of modern and indigenous instruments also from around the world. These include a Middle Eastern tar and African udu; Edo period Japanese shakuhachi; Coral electric sitar; flugelhorn; acoustic guitar; grand piano; electronic keyboards; synthesizers; The highly talented guest artists on the album include Jose' Neto (Coral electric sitar), Jeff Oster (flugelhorn) About the Artist: ANN LICATER is an international recording artist, “Flute for the Soul” workshop facilitator, and world flutist from the San Francisco Bay area. Her discography includes Doorway to a Dream (2010), Following the Call (2007), and a digital release of “Amazing Grace” in duet with Jeff Oster (2009). For information on how to connect with Ann, or where to buy her albums, please visit her Cul de Sac Mystic Productions at http://www.fluteforthesoul.com. # # # The B Company is a marketing communications firm with specialties in music, non profits, film, fashion and conscious marketing. We serve an eclectic international client base, overseeing PR, marketing and promotional campaigns across multiple platforms. End
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