Jordan De La Sierra – Valentine
The underrated sophomore release from new age composer Jordan De La Sierra, Valentine Eleven “explored notions of new biology, quantum alchemy, modern chemistry, and relativity, all with a message to unite the world with love.” The album is a favorite of Chicago’s Numero Group and included in their Numero 95 ™ : Virtual Experience Software compilation which brings together smooth jazz and new age from the late ’80s and ‘90s early digital age. “Abi-Yo-Yo (The Best Of All Worlds)” and “Nimbu Pani (The Lemon-Water Song)” are the cuts here – both featuring gorgeous, balearic vocals alongside drum machine beats and catchy synthesizer melodies.
Recommended – A2 Abi-Yo-Yo: The Best Of All Worlds, A4 Nimbu-Pani: The Lemon-Water Song
A1 Valentine Eleven
A2 Abi-Yo-Yo: The Best Of All Worlds
A3 Soft Spin
A4 Nimbu-Pani: The Lemon-Water Song
B1 Jungle Of Love
B2 Hymn To The World Indian
B3 First Love
B4 Long-Distance Messenger
Composed By, Keyboards, Programmed By, Lead Vocals [Lead-Vocal Excursions] – Jordan DeLaSierra*
Drums, Programmed By [Selective SP-12 Programming] – Alphonse Meredith
Guitar, Electric Bass, Programmed By [Synthesis & Programming Of Yamaha YCAM Technologies] – Teja Bell
Percussion [Perscussion Samples] – Bill Summers, Daniel Ryman*
Sarod, Drum Programming [DX-7 Programming] – Rick Henderson* (tracks: B4)
Synthesizer [Synthesis, E-mu Technologies], Drum Programming, Computer [Computer-Interface & Systems-Operations] – Daniel Ryman*
Violin – Steven Kindler (tracks: A3)