Cusco - "Mystic Island" (1991)

"Mystic Island" by Cusco captures the heart and soul of the listener with ambient soothing mysterious music. This CD has flowing melodies and wonderful instrumentation and synthesizer accompaniment. One track includes a wonderful harp and flute melody with chimes and synthezier variations on the theme … which is very magical. Another track has an upbeat tempo with guitars and percussion … The music is varied and altogether highly satisfying - it does not get stuck in one mood or feeling but carries the listener across many feelings all of which are enjoyable experiences. The overall feeling of this music is like experiencing the wonders of nature … a sunset … watching the waves splash on shore … gliding down a river in raft or boat and absorbing the scenery as it unfolds. One senses the natural balance and harmony of different instruments but there is no competition for solo recognition … This CD is about moods and feelings that ride the waves of natural flowing music … slower at times, other times quicker paced but always natural and free. The ethereal sensations stay with the listener … long after the music has stopped playing. The sense of peace and contentment this CD produces is priceless.

Tracklist:

1. North Easter
2. Lucky Jack
3. Catalina
4. Fireshoes
5. Solitude
6. Leo
7. Fox and the Lady
8. Milky Way
9. Lonely Rose
10. Pisces