Hilary Stagg: A Tribute

希拉瑞．史塔克 魔法般的竖琴音乐，带给我们的是清凉、快乐和幸福，当我们听到他的音乐，烦躁的心情会舒缓开来，而仿佛看到灵动的精灵在身边跳跃。 　　曾经有人说过，Hilary Stagg 希拉瑞．史塔克 是上帝派到我们身边的天使。的确，从第一次听到这个清脆而晶莹的声音，就久久的难以忘怀。就这样，一颗流星就划过长空的而去了，留给我们的只有音乐，让我们快乐享受的礼物！ 　　此时，站在露天，完全和黑夜和宇宙接触的地方，看着远处焰火犹如流星群闪的划过黑夜，闪出黑夜的虚弱和短暂。而我想，Hilary Stagg 希拉瑞．史塔克 在哪里？是否会到了他从天堂来的地方？而音乐对于我的重要性，无法割舍的情感，断了他，如何让我前行？没了他，让我如何解释我的人生。一段有音乐旋律陪伴的旅程，人生短暂，音乐无限…… 　　思绪还没有回来，我默默的站着，默默的看着自己完全浸润在浓浓的黑色中…… 　　本碟为 Real Music 于2001年出版的纪念专辑，Hilary Stagg 希拉瑞．史塔克 去逝得非常早，而且没有什么大病，就去了。他的曲风优雅而冷冽，华贵而清澈。此时，再添上 Real Music 另外一对被称为天上来使的乐者 2002 的点缀，更显出一份经典的韵味和伤感。为了敬意，更有 Kevin Kern 和 Andreas Vollenweider 将 Hilary Stagg 希拉瑞．史塔克 的作品重新演绎！ 　　不管如何，此碟从情感和艺术上来说，都是极品! This beautiful, soothing recording was created as a tribute to the popular new age harpist who died suddenly after a brief illness in 1999. His story goes that he was an electrician who was so enthralled by an Andreas Vollenweider concert that he went out and bought a small harp and began learning to play. He began composing music in his sleep and was soon a popular artist who touched fans the way his inspiration had for years. This collection features eight classic tracks from his five recordings on Real Music, and all have a similar, easy rhythm, and a gentle and graceful melody combination that has been used as both relaxation and healing music. He indeed composed dreamy tunes (the Hiroshima-like "Dream Spiral" is a favorite), but he also created unique arrangements out of familiar pieces like "Pachelbel Canon in D." There are also tribute tracks from label mate Kevin Kern ("To Sleep on Angel's Wings"), Vollenweider (the folksy country-new age tune "Flight Feet and Root Hands"), and the mystical "Kindred Spirit" by the ensemble 2002. The booklet includes letters from fans who were either touched or healed by Stagg's music -- testament to a brief but potent legacy that shows the power of dedication and passion.