MP3.com: Ikarus

This is the first single from my new album "Breathing Cultures" coming soon. This song was written during the time the war against Iraq was planned. It is my musical statement against this war! War is never a good way to get peace. Rough Electro/Trip with Indian vocals.

CD: Breathing Cultures
Credits: Written and produced by Wolfgang stindl a.k.a Ikarus 2003

"Shiva (Indian Goddess Edit)"

genre: Down Tempo

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Atmospheric Indian and African vocals, Sub bass, Downtempo/Triphop. Close your eyes and chill out! Asia Lounge at it´s best!

MP3.com CD: Praying To Different Gods 1 -

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CD: Praying to different Gods Label: Hypnotic Records/EMI
Credits: © Written by Wolfgang Stindl 2000(AKM);

"Third Eye (Club Mix)+"

genre: Club

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Very cool, brandnew clubtrack including turkish&indian percussion, indian vocals, acoustic bass and Rhodes. A real multicultural experience! Released 16.04.2002

MP3.com CD: Giant Steps + -

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CD: Giant Steps Label: Karma
Credits: Written and produced by Wolfgang Stindl a.k.a Ikarus

"River"

genre: Celtic

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!!Brandnew!! Mindblowing Celtic vocals mixed with Chillout/TripHop backings-a beautiful experience from Ikarus upcoming CD "The Angkor Sessions" (out in the end of september)!

CD: The Angkor Sessions
Credits: Written by Wolfgang Stindl; All instruments, drum programming, mixing: Wolfgang Stindl a.k.a. Ikarus; Samples from Spectrasonics, AMG, Zero-G used in this CD "The Angkor Sessions" production.

"Praying to different Gods"

genre: Big Beat

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Phat beats, indian elements, didgeridoo and a trippy vibe... This song was choosen for the "The Matrix-Revisited" documentary by Warner Bros which will was released in october 2001.

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CD: Best of/Praying to different Gods Label: Kickin Music LTD/Stoned Asia Music
Credits: Wolfgang Stindl(AKM): didgeridoo, synths, mixing

"Mr. Brown"

genre: Funk

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Funky track with Blues/Ragga vocals from Ikarus upcoming album "The Angkor Sessions". Check it out now!

CD: The Angkor Sessions
Credits: All instruments (Rhodes Mark 2, analog synths&digital synths), drum programming, mixing: Wolfgang Stindl a.k.a. Ikarus; Spectrasonics, AMG, Zero-G samples used in this CD

"Moments of Peace_copy"

genre: New Age

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Do you think music can change people? I do believe...Tuvan Throat singers, vocals of the Himalayan region-a beautiful downtempo experience! This song is dedicated to the Dalai Lama and his peaceful fight for the freedom of Tibet. "Music needs to be more than just good, Music needs to be good for something...-Pete Seeger" Released on 03.01.2001

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CD: Praying to different Gods Label: Karma
Credits: © Written&Arranged by Wolfgang Stindl (AKM); Vocal samples courtesy of Spectrasonics;

"Sanny (feat.Sandhya Sanjana)"

genre: New Age

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Ikarus second collaboration with female Indian singer/songwriter Sandhya Sanjana (www.mp3.com/sandhyasanjana)for her Indian Music Collective project.TripHop/Downtempo track that changes to Drum `n`Bass in the end. A lot of stereo effects going on.These collaborations are amazing!! It gives us the possibilities to work with people all over the planet via the Net and MP3.com.

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CD: Praying to different Gods Label: Karma
Credits: vocals,vocal composition Sandhya Sanjana; all the rest Wolfgang Stindl

"Ancient Lullaby"

genre: Indian

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Making a difference is rare these days...Melodious and soothing New Age/Electronica/World Downtempo track with beautiful Indian vocals and Koto....Release date 29.8.2000

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CD: Praying to different Gods Label: Karma
Credits: Wolfgang Stindl (AKM): all synths, drum programming, mixing;

"Spanish wind-Ikarus smooth remix"

genre: Jazz Fusion

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This is a remix from Cafe Duo`s ´Spanish wind`. You could hear the original on www.mp3.com/cafeduo or just follow the link on this site.Check it out! The remix is a fusion between cool Rhodes Jazz chords,acoustic guitars and World music.Sort of vinylfeeling in the beginning.. Hypnotic Records/EMI have licensed the remastered version for their upcoming "Scousa Lounge" compilation out in the end of 2001!

CD: The Angkor Sessions/ Scousa Lounge Label: Hypnotic Records/ EMI
Credits: Michael Kaiser, Markus Babler-Cafe Duo:guitars; Ikarus:Rhodes,drum programming,synths

"Touched the sun - HIFI Edit"

genre: Trip Hop

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Bulgarian chants/TripHopThis song is included on Ikarus debut CD "Touch the sun" (Earthtone). It is available in all major record stores online and offline!Editorial ReviewsAmazon.com By combining electronics with multicultural influences, composer Wolfgang Stindl has created a unique type of world fusion that touches on Celtic, African, Indian, and Asian themes. Fleshing out ambient grooves with the didgeridoo, guitar, keyboards, vocal samples, and shakuhashi, Touch the Sun exhibits a new vision of transcendental sound and energy. With fluid and dramatic tracks such as "In My Deepest Dreams" and the title cut, "Touched the Sun," this 10-track collection provides an uplifting experience in trip-hop sounds. --Leslie R. Marini

"Catu(Vienna Sub Mix) - HIFI Edit"

genre: Down Tempo

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Chilled beats, Indian vocals-Asia Lounge

CD: Touch the sun Label: Earthtone
Credits: Written and arranged by Wolfgang Stindl

"Child"

genre: Pop

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