Symbiosis (musical ensemble)
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Symbiosis is a British musical ensemble which creates relaxing, ambient music
. Symbiosis was first formed in 1987 and consisted of a trio with: flautist, John Hackett
; guitarist and cellist, Richard Bolton; and singer, flautist, keyboard player and percussionist, Clive Williamson
. Symbiosis' music is used mainly by individuals, therapists and their clients, hospitals, and businesses as a means of relaxation. Symbiosis' music is free-flowing and melodic, as to not disturb deep relaxation of the listener. The group is best known for its album Touching the Clouds (1992), which was found to produce the lowest heart-beat rate in a test at Kingston University and was later recommended by doctors at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London to help reduce stress.
Other musicians who have played on albums by Symbiosis include: Ian Ritchie (soprano sax); Ashley Drees (cittern and mandolin); Michèle Drees (percussion); Sarah Devonald (oboe & cor anglais); Rupert Flindt (fretless bass); Maloviere (tsimbala and violin); Nicki Paxman (violin and keyboards); and Emily Sinclair (flute and vocals).
and with author and lecturer Denise Linn:
and the video:
Ambient music
Ambient music is a musical genre that focuses largely on the timbral characteristics of sounds, often organized or performed to evoke an "atmospheric", "visual" or "unobtrusive" quality.- History :...
. Symbiosis was first formed in 1987 and consisted of a trio with: flautist, John Hackett
John Hackett (musician)
John Hackett is a British flautist, the younger brother of guitarist Steve Hackett. Although his primary instrument is the flute, he also plays guitar, bass and keyboards...
; guitarist and cellist, Richard Bolton; and singer, flautist, keyboard player and percussionist, Clive Williamson
Clive Williamson
Clive Williamson formed the UK group Symbiosis in 1987, making ambient, soundtrack and healing music with founder-members flautist John Hackett and Richard Bolton...
. Symbiosis' music is used mainly by individuals, therapists and their clients, hospitals, and businesses as a means of relaxation. Symbiosis' music is free-flowing and melodic, as to not disturb deep relaxation of the listener. The group is best known for its album Touching the Clouds (1992), which was found to produce the lowest heart-beat rate in a test at Kingston University and was later recommended by doctors at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London to help reduce stress.
Other musicians who have played on albums by Symbiosis include: Ian Ritchie (soprano sax); Ashley Drees (cittern and mandolin); Michèle Drees (percussion); Sarah Devonald (oboe & cor anglais); Rupert Flindt (fretless bass); Maloviere (tsimbala and violin); Nicki Paxman (violin and keyboards); and Emily Sinclair (flute and vocals).
Discography
- Tears of the Moon (1988)
- Song of the Peach Tree Spring (1988)
- Touching the Clouds (1992)
- Atmospheres (1992)
- The Inner Voice (1992)
- Lake of Dreams (1994)
- Autumn Days (1995)
- Amber & Jade (1996)
- AOTEAROA - Nature Sounds of New Zealand (1997)
- Sounds to Relax You (1998)
- Sea of Light (1999)
- The Comfort Zone (Compilation) (2002)
- Dancing in your Dreams (2005)
and with author and lecturer Denise Linn:
- Angels! Angels! Angels! (1995)
- Phoenix Rising (1996)
- Dreams (1997);
- Secrets & Mysteries - the Glory and Pleasure of being a Woman (2002)
and the video:
- Instinctive Feng Shui for Creating Sacred Space (1998)