THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ALBUM. I LISTEN TO ALL KINDS OF MUSIC FROM HEAVY METAL TO NEW AGE MUSIC AND THIS IS IN MY TOP FIVE. THE MUSICIANSHIP IS OUTSTANDING. THE MELLOW TONES AND SOOTHING RYTHEMS ARE SPECTACULAR. SUN AND WATER IS PROBABLY MY FAVORITE ON THE ALBUM. I'VE BOUGHT THIS ALBUM THREE TIMES SINCE 1984 WHEN IT CAME OUT AND SOMETHING WILL ALWAYS HAPPEN TO IT. I WAS AFRAID THAT I WOULDN'T EVER HEAR IT AGAIN BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF STOCK. BUT HERE IT IS! AND NOW I WILL OWN IT FOR THE FOURTH. IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO THIS COPY, I'M SURE I WILL BUY IT AGAIN. BUT IF YOUR A FAN OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR(THERE ARE A FEW ELECTIC TOO), THIS IS THE ALBUM FOR YOU.

One of the best samplers by Windham Hill
All of the tracks on this album are simply magnificent, as evidenced by the previous reviewers. This album introduced me to some of the best guitar players out there, such as Bill Mize and Andrew York; their pieces on this album ("Silverplume Waltz" and "Andecy") are kings among equals here. My favourite track though is a choice between "No City Lights" and "The Hanging Down".

If you collect new age instrumental music, then your collection isn't complete if you don't have this album. I highly recommend it.

Best sampler ever
I bought this title shortly after its release in 1988. I still listen to it today. Enough said.

May be Windham Hill's best guitar sampler
Almost everything here is above average,and the dreamy,moody feel to the album will ensure repeated listenings."Prelude from the bridal suite" is outstanding."No city lights" by James Gordon captures a palpable sense of foreboding and loneliness."The handing down" has a soft,alluring melancholy."Cheyene" is o.k as is "Night Crossing".Classical composer Andrew York makes an appearence with a good piece in "Andecy".The best tune of the disc may be "The silver plume waltz" by Bill Mize.It has a sly tenderness that is undeniable.This is a compilation with great attention paid to atmosphere.It is an album for reflection,meditation or just listening to top notch compositions played with consummate skill.This sampler came out in 1988.I came across it in 1998, and I still pull it out every few weeks and give it another listen.Highly recommended.

Essential to your New Age Collection.
I am a big fan of solo guitar recordings and study the artform myself. This recording literally sets the standard for all other samplers & compilations I have bought since my purchase of this recording over 10 years ago. Beautiful arrangements and OUTSTANDING recording quality! You will be pleased with this purchase...