What the Press say about Adrian Wagner's Music.
In his own inimitable style, Adrian weaves into his music
the real story made aural, dangling before us clues and musical
triggers (note especially track 4, "Tomb of the Ring Lords").
He opens a collective memory link to evoke imagery of a long-distant
past and heritage of the Ring Lords and their faerie companions.
This is a journey through the old dark lands, past the excesses
of the mediaeval Church and into the light of a new understanding
of the Ring Lords."
(Nexus Magazine (September - October 2001 issue) on 'Realm
of the Ring'
"Introduce yourself to scales, harmonies, and instrumental
tuning not heard since before the Middle Ages. This well-researched
composition reveals, at a deep and personal level, the potentially
awesome power of music. Not recommended listening while driving
a vehicle!"
The New Times (March 2000 issue) on 'Genesis of the
Grail'.
"Adrian Wagner is a composer of synthesized music and
direct descendant of Richard Wagner, world renowned composer
of classical music. Speaking as one who is a huge fan of Richard
Wagner's "Das Rheingold" and "Flight of the Valkyries,"
I can honestly say this CD rates as a classic. I normally do
not hype a CD much unless it has certain magical qualities that
prompt me to an emotional state, i.e. tears. While experiencing
Adrian's melodies and without trying to compare him to his famous
predecessor, I found myself doing exactly that, and at the sametime
realizing that Adrian Wagner's talent for creating beautiful
music cannot be denied or ignored. I give this CD my highest
recommendation!"
Allen K. Payne on 'Genesis of the Grail'.
Magical Blend Magazine, USA - December 1999.
"This time, while Gardner was writing his second book,
'Genesis of the Grail Kings', Wagner and he collaborated step
by step on this new album. In early times, music was totally
integrated in royal and religious cultures. Wagner researched
these ancient tunings and included them on Genesis. Some
aspects of that music were so powerful, the were banned by the
Church in the Middle Ages. We hear them re-created on this album,
along with the levitational toning rituals used in construction
by Tibetan Monks and the Knights Templars."
Nexus Magazine August/September 1999 on 'Genesis of
the Grail'.
"During the present Century, numerous instruments have
been discovered in kingly burial grounds of old Mesopotamia,
proving that structured music has a far older tradition than
is generally conveyed. Now, examples of this music of the Gods
are resurrected with spectacular effect in Adrian's compelling
CD.
The music of the 15 track CD is stunning, at times peaceful,
at times ultra-dramatic."
Cambrian News - August 1999 on 'Genesis of the Grail'.
"One of the most intriguing and powerful albums to come
out of Wales for a very long time. Adrian's mystical, enigmatic
and deeply orchestral exploration of the Grail legend is at once
irresistibly mediative yet positively dripping with energy."
Country Quest Magazine on 'The Holy Spirit and
The Holy Grail'.
"Truly remarkable beautiful work."
Chalice Magazine on 'The Holy Spirit and The
Holy Grail'.
"Wagner's album is a mystical, inspirational trip into
the intriguing realms of the Grail mystery and captures the depth
of humanity's search for meaning. And it just might help to change
your perspective on history, as Gardner's book has done for so
many."
Nexus Magazine April/May 1998 on 'The Holy Spirit
and The Holy Grail'.
"The Holy Spirit and The Holy Grail', stirs the soul
and provokes deep thought in even the most musically inept. The
music is nothing short of mesmerising as it creeps up on the
listener - gentle and relaxed, exploding with shockingly fervent
magnitude into a completely encompassing picture of the story
it tells."
Carmarthen Journal - Keith Farr.
"The other day I heard something new. The radio suddenly
started to sound as though it were talking to me. Tapping out
a little instrumental message. After a while the trickle transformed
to a torrent of sound like water washing over the entire room.
No words just music!"
Daily Express - Danae Brook on 'Inca Gold'.
"The whole is greater than the sum of the parts and touches
something that defies mundane description."
Prediction Magazine about 'Merak'.
'The best I can offer you, the reader is to obtain a copy
of 'Merak', it doesn't cost a lot and at the same time, opt for
the video for an experience not seen since the 60's."
New Dimensions Magazine.
"'Earth' really makes you want to move your body in tribal
dance, to connect with the earth whereas 'Air' inspires floating
wispy movements."
Kindred Spirit Magazine on 'Karming the Elements'.
"As a British synthesist, Adrian is an individual and
inspiring talent, as a conceptualist he's second to none. A lot
of people could learn a good deal from him!"
Audion Magazine - Alan Freeman on 'Merak'
What listeners have to say about Adrian Wagner's Music.
Hi!
Adrian's music is something else; indescribable really; you just
know it's about Whom the Grail serves!!
Marge (USA)
Hello,
'Merak' is an odyssey into diversity (wow!), from the lushness
of Planet Inti to the bleakness of the Ice Planet and at all
coordinates in between, it seemed so real somehow. This is the
first time I ever felt a spaceship actually zoom through my head
from left to right. Incredible!
'Karming the Elements' is just marvelous period. I wanted to
turn the stereo up full blast, open the doors and windows and
let the music out to cleanse the Earth. (It is gratifying to
know that Sir Adrian also cares about the environment.)
The Ambient Collection: Volume One (where's two?): 'Glastonbury
Grail Meditations' is so relaxing; I felt like I was getting
a gentle mind-massage. 'Mother Earth' is a peaceful journey through
all the lands of the Eternal Stones, even those hidden by desert
sands and impenetrable jungles and mighty waters. The soothing
music instilled a sense of being everywhere at all times.
Last but not least, 'Holy Spirit and the Holy Grail' conjures
up the same vivid imagery as 'Genesis of the Grail' but with
less pageantry. Even the momentous events appear to be conveyed
with the same simplicity of the era itself (no doubt a ploy to
fool the Romans!). Some of the background sounds, such as listing
the kings, was remarkable, yet every song resounded like voices
from an ancient past. Once again, I had the feeling of being
in a church or temple...not one of the dark, depressing monuments
to organized religion, but in a free and open place with access
to the inner sanctum where Truth resides.
G. P. (USA)
Hello Adrian,
I was meant to write some time ago to tell you I have listened
to your CDs, actually the whole household has, and they are delightful.
But Adrian, oh my, I had the most fascinating dream as I listened
to your music and transported myself to the words of Laurence
Gardner: A BALLET represented in both music and drama! What do
you think? Perhaps approaching a Modern Academy of Ballet instead
of Royal. OK It would take like 3 years may be to shape it up
with scenarios and all!!! Think about it, the world would just
love it and what a message that would be!!!!! Dreams come true
you know? What a welcoming to the 21st Century!!!
Best wishes for the future!
E.S. (New Zealand). (See the URL<http://www.mediaquest.co.uk/RealmHG.html>)
On 'Genesis of the Grail'.
Mr. Wagner:
I just received your Holy Spirit/Holy Grail CD in the mail
and wanted you to know that I love the music. It touches me deep
within my soul. You've done a marvellous job. Thanks!
Dawn on 'Holy Spirit and the Holy Grail'
Adrian,
Thanks for the packet of material you sent - ....HOLY GRAIL
CD, etc. It's a fascinating work, well up to the high standards
of your past albums as well.
Thanks!
Archie on 'Genesis of the Grail'.
Hello,
The 'Genesis of the Grail' album arrived and I listened to
it first on a CD player through headphones, then on the computer.
After being a lifelong student of history and a librarian
for nearly 40 years, including a stint as a genealogist, I KNOW
that Sir Laurence is a master scholar and his books are masterpieces
of research.
But I don't "know" music, I can only feel it...so
I must believe that Sir Adrian is a musical genius. In the album,
the environmental, instrumental, and vocal sounds all mixed into
a perfect blend; the addition of the 3-D computer graphics was
nearly overwhelming. The music evoked almost indescribable emotions
ranging from a soothing sweetness to a moving majesty, and around
and around again and again. At several points, it seemed as though
I were actually in one of the Knights Templars grand cathedrals!
After listening to the album for the first time, I sensed
that something very important had just happened to me. After
experiencing it through the computer, I realized that I had finally
come full circle home.
Needless to say, I have ordered more of Sir Adrian's CDs,
and I anxiously await them. Meantime, I shall be singing his
praises 'for those with ears to hear'.
G. P. (USA)
Dear Adrian,
I am very impressed by your achievements, Genesis of the Grail
and HS&HG.
The selection, "Phoenix and the Fire-Stone was the most
intriguing for me. I can only imagine at this point, your intent
was based on the ancient Stone-raising ceremonies of the Tibetans,
using Drums and Horns. If so, then the correlations between the
Cap-stone of the Pyre-amis being raised is obvious. This theme
is, or was, central to a collective group of internet associates
of mine called Jung-Fire, formed from the precepts expounded
by the late C.G.Jung. My "unofficial duties" to the
group are that of geomancer, (perhaps someone caught the synchronious
check number on my order from?), but mostly I'm known as the
Chief Cook and bottle washer. Ha! I provide a humorous element
to what would otherwise dissipate into ordinary and mundane discussions.
Nextly, I must comment on your singular stroke of the ancient
instrument, the Gong, which sticks out so prominently at the
end of "Grail Flight" just before 'The Cup" in
HS&HG. As the owner of a finely tuned symphonic Paiste Gong
until such time as my son agrees to produce a rousing tribute
to the ever loyal butler of the Adam(s) family called Lurch,(You
Rang!), I would be very pleased if you could incorporate something
of a Gong concerto piece in one of your future productions. Contemporaneously
akin to that work "attempted" by John McLaughlin and
The Mahavishnu Orchestra back in 1973 in their production of
"Birds of Fire" (another Phoenix reference you see?)
Until then, as the motto of the (tongue in cheek) Klingon
Clan, attache's of the Stewarts, called Drummonds (used?) to
say...
"Gong warily", Stephen W. Dail Chief Cook on board
the Jung-Pyre Junk(ship).
Dear Adrian,
Got the new CD today and am just listening - wonderful!
Thanks!
A.P. (U.S.) on 'Genesis of the Grail'.
Hi Adrian
I am listing to Genesis of the Grail as I write this -- the
music is very powerful and moving.
N.S. (Canada) on 'Genesis of the Grail'.
Dear Adrian,
Out of interest, and I'm sure there is a logical explanation,
but you may like to know that, last night I was listening to
your album again.
Is there any reason why I should be hearing heavy chords,
not in my head but definitely in the room, after listening to
Phoenix / Firestone track & after I had switched the stereo
off?
Have you worked some kind of audio after effect?
It sure made me jump!
Regards,
R.S. (U.K.) on 'Genesis of the Grail'.
Dear Adrian,
Wow! I just received the album and I started vibrating all
over when it was played (from Garden of Eden on). How do you
do that?
D.G. (U.S.) on 'Genesis of the Grail'.
Mr. Wagner:
I just received your Holy Spirit/Holy Grail CD in the mail
and wanted you to know that I love the music. It touches me deep
within my soul. You've done a marvellous job. Thanks!
D. (U.S.)
Dear Adrian,
My god Adrian this is AWESOME!! I'm dumbstruck you have totally
out done yourself with this one! This is pure heaven listening
to your music.... just bliss!!
LOVE IT!!
K.L. (New Zealand) on 'Genesis of the Grail'.
Dear Adrian Wagner,
I have just received your CD and I am very excited about it!
I don't consider myself an expert in Sacred Geometry, all I know
is what I felt while listening. It was energetic and upbeat.
I could actually feel energy moving through me and drawing my
attention upwards. I had the opportunity to visit Notre Dame
and Stonehenge in 1990; both very awe inspiring. I do recall
how I felt at that time and found it amazing. I knew from "Bloodline"
that music was capable of the same effect but I had not heard
the principles applied to music until now. It was very thought
provoking. I enjoyed the entire CD and a few cuts really grabbed
my attention. The Anunnaki track was powerful and sounded as
if a ship were taking off at the end. I found Lilith to be very
sad and beautiful with a promise of ascension.
Thank you for the gift of your music. I look forward to ordering
more CD's in the near future. I appreciate the information and
find it an honour to correspond with you.
Best Regards,
G.S. (U.S.) on 'Genesis of the Grail'.
Hi:
I received my 2 CD's about 2 weeks ago and I wanted to let
you know that I simply love them! I have been playing them straight
since I received them. The music is beautiful and I'm very moved
by it.
Thanks again for getting them to me so quickly. I look forward
to ordering more music from you.
Regards,
K. M - USA. on 'Genesis of the Grail' and 'Holy Spirit and the
Holy Grail'.
Dear Adrian,
I have a comment about the 2 CD's you sent. I knew I was to
listen to them with headphones but when they arrived I was "buried"
in paperwork. I was so excited to receive them and put "The
Holy Spirit and The Holy Grail" on to listen to while I
worked. In a matter of minutes the tears were flowing and my
heart was leaping/dancing! It was amazing. Saturday night I was
able to listen to them with headphones. There are no words to
express my joy. I am grateful to you for sharing your talents
and your Being with us.
Peace, dear one. May your music vibrate through the Universe.
Sincerely,
D. - USA. on 'Genesis of the Grail' and 'Holy Spirit and the
Holy Grail'.
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