Tarashanti (1979)

About this title: Where her debut album, Seapeace, captured the essence of gentle waves, Tarashanti is the Sanskrit word for "starpeace." Kelly's harp solo on the title piece sets a meditative mood with the bass notes emulating the drone of the Indian tamboura. Glissandi then seem to paint fields of brilliant stars above; perhaps Aquarius is pouring his water across the Milky Way. When Kelly picks up the pace, a galaxy of shooting stars seems to appear. One comforting and hypnotic section repeats a simple theme, but played in an oriental scale. Flutist Richard Hardy joins Kelly on the second half of the album, ... read more

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