Interludes - Hidden Lake (1987)

Greetings! I didn't think I'd still be finding out about "new" releases, but there was yet another Interludes tape, and I managed to get a copy. This is Hidden Lake, a nice blend of flute and ocarina, with some bells and marimba on occasion. Minimal but nice. If you enjoyed Tropical Beach, you'll enjoy this one. I have no idea who plays the instruments on this.

I wonder if, at long last, we have completed the entire Interludes series....

Interludes - Hidden Lake (1987)

Interludes - Tropical Beach (1991)

Hello! I recently ordered a tape that I never knew existed until the day I purchased it. It came, and it didn't disappoint. Here we have yet another installment in the always awesome Interludes series. Comforting sounds of the beach - ocean waves, birds, wind. This is mixed with bells and bamboo flute performed by Steven Bergman and John Maragos. Fairly minimal, but very beautiful.

The biggest treat was buying this factory-sealed, as when I opened the big box it came in, I found a promotional flyer that you could write into the New Rochelle NY branch of Great American Audio Corp for a free cassette or a list of their catalogue. Imagine if I wrote it now - and sent it to a now abandoned building! Included at the bottom is a scan of the flyer for curious minds.
                                 
                                            Interludes - Tropical Beach (1991)

Various - Interludes: Meditation (199X)

Hey, friends! I am back with a couple goodies to bring you over the next week. I found an Interludes CD that I never even knew existed before I found it while scrounging eBay over the weekend. This is called Meditation Interludes, which features various artists (mostly orchestras) covering music from classical composers such as Bizet, Beethoven, and Bach. This is one of the rare Interludes releases that doesn't feature Steven Gruskin. No nature sounds, just straight-up classical. The musicians do a darn good job at it - nothing spectacular, but if classical is for you, this non-electronic album is right up your alley!

Meditation Interludes (199X)

Steve Gruskin - Interludes: Ocean Tides (1993)

For my third and final album I got for christmas, we have yet another Interludes album! Ocean Tides, released in 1993.

In addition to Gruskin, the album also features Matthew Meister on cello.

This album is magical, like a beautiful lullaby full of synthy bells and beautiful cello playing, set to ocean waves rumbling to the shore. The interludes albums never disappoint. You don't wanna miss this one!

Christmas album 2 of 3 - Ocean Tides!

Steve Gruskin - Holiday Interlides: Eternal Sea (1994)

For my second christmas album post, I have a great Interludes album! It seems I always find more of these releases. This one is special, though, as it is a "Holiday Interludes" CD. How fitting that I receive it on Christmas.

Being a holiday album, Eternal Sea has Christmassy synths and bells, which is absolutely wonderful and definitely puts you in a positive and wintery mood!. It features Kirsten Morgan, who plays the flute and does a great job, with beautiful synths and ocean sounds to accompany her. Yet another must-listen from the Interludes series!

Christmas album 2 of 3 - Eternal Sea!

Steve Gruskin - Interludes : Thunder and Waves (1991)

Steve Gruskin with another Interludes release. This one is a different pace and has brass fanfares in it. I would not reccomend this one for meditation, but for work or study (or background music for the house) would be great use for this CD.

Interludes - Thunder and Waves

Steve Gruskin - Interludes - Mountain Stream

Part 3 of my CD gifts! Another Interludes album, this time with sounds of a mountain stream and beautiful harp music with other instruments. A must have! Part 2 is my favorite out of the two parts.



Steve Gruskin - Mountain Stream

Steve Gruskin - Interludes: Babbling Brook

Part 2 of my Holiday CD gifts! A great Interludes CD I've had my eye on for a while. Beautiful electronic music, flutes, harp and more, set to the sounds of a bubbly brook. Gruskin's Interludes series  always promises, and this one doesn't let down!

Interludes - Babbling Brook

Steve Gruskin: Interludes - Gentle Rain (1991)

Another great release from the Interludes: Soothing Sounds of Nature and Music series! Relaxing rain, sounds of the harp and synthesizers make up this release. A definite listening is advised and using this to help you relax or sleep is great!


Interludes: Gentle Rain (1991)

Steve Gruskin - Interludes: Dancing Waters (1991)

Another great release from GAA, an edition of the Interludes: Soothing Sounds of Nature and Music series. Beautiful synth and harp sounds to the sound of waves spraying against the rocks of the ocean. A must hear for new age fans!



Steve Gruskin - Interludes - Dancing Waters

UPDATE JUNE 2013: Valley of the Sun/GAA Release listing (WHAT I DO NOT HAVE)

Here's a new revised list of stuff I do not have on here.
REMEMBER: There may always be releases I do not know exist yet.

*There are a few releases from Karl Schaffner, Daniel Berthiaume and others  that were not put on Valley of the Sun- despite that, I have them named here and still will post them when I get 'em (and when I discover new ones)


Robert Slap
Search for Utopia (1988)
Atlantis: Healing Temple (1990)


Musical Sounds Of Relaxation (Various Artists-All released 1989)
Emerald Green: Musical Sounds of Relaxation
High as a Kite: Musical Sounds of Relaxation
Mystic Harp: Musical Sounds of Relaxation
Topaz: Musical Sounds of Relaxation


Galactic Odyssey


Bray Ghiglia


Jerry Crocker
Feather In The Wind (2000)


Upper Astral
Higher Self-Rendezvous (19??)
Finding Your Soulmate releases (David Storrs told me this was a series)

Daniel Berthiaume
Ego (2009)
Les Grands Classiques For Relaxation (2009)
The Nature of Silence (2009)
Arizona (2010)

David Naegele
Dawning of The New Age (1983)
Classical Meditations (1980)
Pentatonic Suite (1981)
Reveries (1981)

David Storrs
Aerobic Exercise (1983)
Channel For The Light (1984)
Invaders From Mars - Music From The Film (1986)


Steven Cooper
Angels Of The Sun (1988)


Karl Shaffner
Peace(19??)
The Voyage (19??)
Music For Friends (19??)
Mountains in The Sea (19??)
Flying Carpet (19??)

Unknown Artist
The Beat To The Theta Tape (1978)

Robert Martin
You Hit My Heart (1983)
You Are My Friend (1984)


Interludes Series (Mike Fraioli, Steve Gruskin, ect)
Gentle Rain (19??)
Babbling Brook (19??)
Mountain Stream (19??)
Thunder and Waves (19??)
Holiday Interludes: Eternal Sea (19??)
Hidden Lake (1987)

NOTE: There are always tapes that we have not discovered the names of yet. So remember, even if it's not on here, we may not have it.

Interludes- Ocean Waves (Soothing Sounds of Nature and Music) Gruskin/Vinnie Della-Rocca, GAA 1991)

Another great Interludes album, this time featuring synthesizers by an unknown artist (most likely composer Steve Gruskin) as well as beautiful flute by Vinnie Della-Rocca. More great sounds of the ocean.

Ocean Waves

(I own the CD but I currently do not have the pictures on the computer I'm using, so I'm posting up the cassette cover, CD art is in the rar file)

Michael Fraioli/Steve Gruskin- Interludes: Timeless Sea (1991, GAAC)

This is (as far as I know) a release only done by Great American Audio Corp, includes Synthesizers, Cello and Flute accompanied with sounds of the ocean. Released on CD in 1991 by Great American Audio, Produced and Composed by Steven Gruskin, Cello performance by Michael Fraioli. More from the "Interludes" series to come, I bought a few more a few days ago.
Interludes: Timeless Sea