The Adviser's Alcove

The Adviser's Alcove is dedicated to spreading the light. Movies, books and musical works of interest will be added to the page as I encounter them and have time to write reviews. If you would like to see something particular reviewed here, drop me a line.

Music for a New Millenium

One of my greatest loves is New Age music ... also known as ambient electronic or space music. My first introduction to the genre came from hearing Tim Clark's compositions in various ZBS productions.

Since then, I've discovered a world of tonality and rhythm that's beyond belief. With these reviews, I'd like to share some of the gems I've been lucky enough to discover.

• House of Guitars by Ed Gerhard.
• Still Swingin' by the Mike Longo Trio.
• Paradise Within by John Balint.
• Music from Bali.
• Epiphany Project.
• Mai by Eri Sugai.
• Orchid by Shao Rong.
• East Wind by Uttara-Kuru
• Dream by Naoyuki Onda
• Crossing the Line by John Polito.
• Take Out by The Hong Kong Dragon Club.
• Ancestral Crossing by Scott Hartley.
• Celtic Fantasy by David Davidson.
• The Road Home by Tina Lear.
• Sunday Brunch by Baatin.
• Feather on the Wind by Golana.
• Century Seasons by Jonn Serrie.
• Book of Shadows by Coven 13.
• Into Light by Sante'
• Worldbeat by David Lyndon Huff
• Worldbeat Brazil by Jack Jezzro and David Lyndon Huff.
• Grow Wild by AO
• Secrets of Love by Donald Walters.

ZBS Foundation

I can't say enough good things about Meatball Fulton and the crew at ZBS Foundation. They produce incredible audio dramas that can be taken as pure entertainment or lessons on how to become an adept. Each listener will hear them according to their own understanding.

I'm making a point of calling these works audio dramas, because calling them books on tape would be like calling the Grand Canyon a hole. Moon Over Morocco, for example, spans eight compact disks with a full cast of actors working with custom-designed music and sound effects.

Here are reviews of some of my favorite titles from ZBS.

• Ruby: The Adventures of A Galactic Gumshoe
• The Fourth Tower of Inverness
• Moon Over Morocco
• Saratoga Springs and The Insiders Lounge
• Fat Cats and Recipe for Murder.

Rosicrucian Books

Awakened Attitude is a shining example of modern Rosicrucian thought and I'm honored to revew it here. The author, Gary Stewart, is Imperator of the Confraternity of the Rose Cross, Sovereign Grand Master of the British Martinist Order and Knight Commander of the Order of the Militia Crucifera Evangelica.

I've also reviewed several other good Rosicrucian books.

• Unto Thee I Grant: Ancient wisdom and advice.
• The Kybalion: A thorough study of the seven most crucial hermetic principles.
• A Rosicrucian Notebook: A scholarly study of Rosicrucian tales and theories.
• The Knights Templar and their Myth: A historic look at one of the most misunderstood groups of all time.
• Tales of the Knights Templar: A whimsical collection of short stories based on the Templar myths.

Just for Fun

Just for fun, I've included a review I wrote of Little Evil Things, and Little Evil Things II, a pair of short story collections set to music by Frank Macchia and Tracy London. They may not have a lot of metaphysical content, but I enjoy listening to them.

You'll also find a review of A Farewell To Reason, a book of poetry by Echo. One of my favorite things about writing reviews is discovering gems like this that I otherwise might miss.