Bill Binkelman, Wind and Wire

 
 
Location: Minneapolis, MN United States
In My Own Words:
Hi! I used to be the editor and publisher of a magazine called Wind and Wire, which covered the field of contemporary instrumental music. While the magazine did not survive, there still is a Wind and Wire website which features reviews of new age, ambient, world and other similar music genres. It can be found at http://www.windandwire.com

On a personal note, I'm 46 years old and I live in Minne… Read more
 

Reviews

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Ancient Voices ~ Dennis Hysom
Ancient Voices ~ Dennis Hysom
If you are a fan of acoustic music artists who play in an ensemble setting, such as Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel, I strongly urge you to give this album a listen. It's superb. Thanks in large part to the participation of Paul McCandless on woodwinds, the music on this CD is wonderful either as background accompaniment to daytime activity or even just played while relaxing in the living room, after dinner. The melodies are warm and friendly, the musicianship on the part of everyone is inspired, and the overall feeling of the recording is one of appreciation for nature and a simpler way of life.

The nature sounds that are blended in with the music do not detract but instead flesh out the… Read more