All Seasons Chalice / Star Store-Scott Medina

Artist's Biography

Artist's Comments on The StarHouse

Audience Comments and Reviews

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Nectar of the Strings

Compact Disc,
$15.00

Relaxing instrumental acoustic guitar: solo, and with violin, flute, saxophone, hammered dulcimer and percussion. Used by many massage therapists and meditators.

Enchanted

Compact Disc,
$15.00

"Enchanted" is Scott's second CD of devotional chants, stemming from the Hindu & Sufi traditions. Bringing together a core band of tabla, harmonium, guitar, bass, flute and assorted percussion, and then layering a dozen-person choir on top, this new CD offers over 75 rousing minutes of ecstatic vibration. If you're looking for a great CD to chant along with, whether at home or in your car, "Enchanted" will give you plenty of material, from upbeat high-energy grooves, to sweet serenades and lullabies.

Artist's Biography

Scott Medina has been playing guitar for 20 years in a variety of contexts. He has released one CD of instrumental acoustic guitar pieces, and two CD's of devotional chants. He regularly leads evenings of devotional chanting (known as "kirtan") and the Dances of Universal Peace. During the daytime he is known as "Scott the Music Man" to hundreds of pre-schoolers, as he conducts music classes at daycare centers throughout Boulder county. Scott leads in a fun, engaging style that is very accessible.

Artist's Comments on The StarHouse

“Making music at the StarHouse is an incredible honor and blessing for me. The atmosphere is primed for sacred intention; it doesn't take much for the community to go deeply into the experience together. Voices ring forth in inspired beauty as we rejoice together, only to end in profound silence and stillness. I can think of no other venue that offers the 'performer' and 'participant' such strength, peace and inspiration.”

Audience Comments and Reviews

On Nectar of the Strings…

"As honest and unpretentious as anything I've heard in a long time. “New Moon” is my clear favorite... but there is much to listen to here which is great." -- Will Ackerman, Recording Artist/Co-Founder - Windham Hill Records

"Pure refreshment for the mind, spirit and heart. Let Scott Medina delight you with a rich and rewarding tapestry of sound. "Nectar of the Strings" will be a longtime favorite in my own listening library." -- Don Campbell, Author of the Mozart Effect

“Scott brings the simple beauty and resonance through this music, recorded in The StarHouse. When I travel, I listen to it a fair bit because it reminds me of my temple, and it is so easy and joyful to hear!” -- Lila Tresemer, President, All Seasons Chalice/The StarHouse

“Easy listening jazzy and meditative guitar/instrumental music.” -- Jewels Marshon

On Bolo…

"One of the best CD's I've ever heard!" -- Linda G., Lyons, CO

"Scott's music has the ability to transform me to a different place: one of peace, calm and serenity. In a hectic world, his music connects you to your soul and the universe's." -- Colleen K., Boulder, CO

"This active chanting carries you in its robust arms, or you can sing with these beautiful voices. It makes a car trip completely enjoyable - the time passes too quickly and you are sorry to arrive at your destination. It clears jingles from your mind, and strengthens you for whatever you must face. Scott brings his brilliant command of music and group energy to his regular Kirtan chants at StarHouse." -- David Tresemer, Ph.D.

“Wonderful heart-centered, mostly Sanskrit call and response chanting that is sure to get you singing.” -- Jewels Marshon

On Enchanted…

“Have you ever experienced a Kirtan with Scott in The StarHouse? If so, then this CD will remind you of the sacred, ecstatic nature of that experience! If not, then this CD will introduce you to the sacred and inspiring practice of singing chants (from the Hindu and Sufi traditions) until they are felt in the body. Scott’s voice rings deep and clear, and is well complemented by his accompanying instrumentalists and vocalists.”

Music by Scott Medina