What makes Fresh Aire VI by Mannheim Steamroller notable?

'Fresh Aire VI' peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, highlighting Mannheim Steamroller's impact in popularizing new-age music during the mid-1980s. The album further expanded their audience and established their signature sound, characterized by the fusion of electronic and acoustic instruments. Released in 1986, 'Fresh Aire VI' is the sixth installment in Mannheim Steamroller's series, following their breakthrough album 'Fresh Aire III' from 1981. At this point, the group had solidified their status in the new-age genre, blending classical elements with modern instrumentation to achieve commercial success and critical acclaim.

How many songs are on Fresh Aire VI?

Fresh Aire VI has 10 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Fresh Aire VI

Mannheim Steamroller · 1986

44 min · 10 tracks · neoclassical new-age music

A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements merges with electronic textures, creating a serene and immersive sonic landscape.

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Tracklist

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1 Come Home to the Sea Standout 4:52
2 Rhodes Suite: Twilight 2:01
3 Rhodes Suite: Night Festival 3:53
4 Rhodes Suite: Sunrise 3:47
5 Olympics 2:24
6 Nepenthe Standout 5:30
7 Orpheus Suite: Descent Into the Underworld 4:08
8 Orpheus Suite: Dialog With the Devil 2:07
9 Orpheus Suite: Ascent From Hell 4:09
10 Sirens: Crash and the Call / The Dance / The Singing Contest / Farewell Standout 11:52

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