Track Listing

1. Set Adrift
2. Waters Flow
3. Lost Sun
4. Dreamcatcher
5. Voleti
6. Worlds Apart (Searching for You)
7. Envy
8. Take Flight
9. Far Away
10. Labyrinth of Dreams
11. Tears
12. Event Horizon
13. Remember This
14. On the Wind [Instrumental]
15. Circles
16. Flood [Instrumental]

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33766 in Music
• Released on: 2007-01-30
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .23 pounds

Amazon.com
Blue Stone are among the dozens of electronica pop groups that emerged in the wake of Enigma and Delerium. Like those projects, Blue Stone manage to be upbeat and moody, lush but chilled, deploying insistent looped grooves, seductive textures, and exotic touches of chant, world music tidbits, and breathy singers. And that's just the opening track of their second album, Worlds Apart. Blue Stone are the brainchild of Robert Smith, who produces a similar project called Bella Sonus, and Bill Walters. Their interlocked sequencers, echoing atmospheres, and rhythms that gurgle and shudder like virtual tribal insect drummers, are fronted by vocalist Sheyenne Rivers. She walks the erotic/ecstatic line like a hooker attaining nirvana, singing heavy-breathing songs of love and vague mysticism. Her helium-pitched Greek chorus on "Far Away" is definitely a new wrinkle in the formula. A couple of other singers, Samantha Sandlin and Maura Hurley, handle the faux operatic arias of tracks like "Envy," "Voleti," and "Take Flight." Some of them recall, perhaps a little too closely, the alien aria from The Fifth Element, and even Yanni's take on the famous Delibes aria. With glitchy effects and an absence of blanketing synth string pads, Blue Stone take a genre that has drifted into the middle of the road and put a bit of edge on it--but just a little bit. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews

Could This Be Better Than Breathe?
I liked their previous album Breathe so much, and gave it five stars, but Worlds Apart is just as good. There is so much flow and depth to this album, it's really a joy to listen to. Also, there is a mystical flavor that permeates the recording. Very otherworldly stuff to take you on a pleasant journey. The three female vocalists (Maura Hurley, Sheyenne Rivers, and Samantha Sandlin) have beautiful voices, perfect for this type of music. Try listening with quality headphones, it's really something! You hear all of the nuances and entrancing sounds better that way. It is an excellent recording, and great headphones or a good stereo can bring out the best in this work. Note: Track 6, "Worlds Apart" contains a left speaker/right speaker dynamic that is just incredible to hear with good headphones. I was blown away. But that is not the only standout track; the whole album contains some really exquisite material. If you like Blue Stone, you may also be interested in Amethystium, Mythos, Sleepthief, Balligomingo, and Delerium. They are all fabulous artists.

Well done
This album is a club DJ's dream. With chilling vocals and insanely catchy beats, this is sure to be a dance club favorite after the songs find their way into a remix DJs hands. The songs how are they are now don't disappoint, though. This album is perfect for a great set of headphones and a comfy couch.

Calm yet Enthusiastic
Blue stone opened up a new interest in the genre of preferred music. It's serene, calm, soothing, has a sort of Enigma effect. Helps me relax after long days of work.