White Winds

Andreas Vollenweider · 1984

36 min · 10 tracks · new age music

Ethereal harp melodies intertwine with ambient textures, crafting a serene journey through mystical landscapes.

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White Winds is an album by Andreas Vollenweider, released in 1984. Ethereal harp melodies intertwine with ambient textures, crafting a serene journey through mystical landscapes. 'White Winds' achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard New Age chart and contributing to the popularization of the new age genre in the 1980s. It also received critical acclaim for its innovative use of instrumentation and soundscapes, influencing a generation of artists exploring similar realms. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does White Winds sound like?

Ethereal harp melodies intertwine with ambient textures, crafting a serene journey through mystical landscapes. Rooted in new age music.

What makes White Winds by Andreas Vollenweider notable?

'White Winds' achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard New Age chart and contributing to the popularization of the new age genre in the 1980s. It also received critical acclaim for its innovative use of instrumentation and soundscapes, influencing a generation of artists exploring similar realms. Released in 1984, 'White Winds' was Andreas Vollenweider's third album and marked his ascent in the new age music scene. Following the success of his previous albums, this release solidified his reputation as a leading figure in blending acoustic and electronic elements in world music.

How many songs are on White Winds?

White Winds has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·36:43

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The White Winds / The White Boat (First View) 1:49
2 Hall of the Stairs / Hall of the Mosaics (Meeting You) Standout 5:05
3 The Glass Hall (Choose the Crystal) / The Play of the Five Balls / The Five Planets / Canopy Choir Standout 7:36
4 The Woman and the Stone 4:29
5 The Stone (Close‐Up) 3:02
6 Phases of the Three Moons 2:44
7 Flight Feet & Root Hands Standout 3:41
8 Brothership 3:24
9 Sisterseed 1:23
10 Trilogy (At the White Magic Gardens) / The White Winds 3:26