Ocean Odyssey

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Release Date: 1995

Label: NorthSound

Ocean Odyssey
To stand at the edge of the sea, to sense the ebb and the
flow of the tides ... to watch the flight of shore birds that
have swept up and down the surf lines for untold thousands
of years ... is to have knowledge of things that are
as nearly eternal as any earthly life can be.
-Rachel Carson
Under the Sea-Wind

Let the rhythms of music and nature carry you away in this relaxing voyage above and below the surface of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This compelling ocean odyssey takes you from the coast of California to the depths of the Pacific off Alaska and Hawaii where you will hear the intriguing sounds of the sea recorded over a 10-year span by nature sound expert Bernie Krause.

Feel your worries drift away as soft, contemporary compositions by award-winning recording artist Rodney Franklin converge with the soothing sounds of surf and graceful melodies of the deep, including the songs of whales, fish and even delicate, tiny shrimp.

Rodney Franklin
Educated in the traditions of jazz and classical music, Rodney Franklin's string of accomplishments began early. By the age of sixteen he had placed first in more than 70 piano competitions, earning accolades and distinguished honors such as the Edward Kennedy-Duke Ellington award. By age 20 he was signed to Columbia Records where he scored big with the number one hit "The Groove".

Highlights of Franklin's career include the NAACP Jubilee Award for Outstanding Achievement, a Grammy nomination and a Prestigious Image Award nomination for Best Jazz Recording Artist. He has participated in a host of all-star tours including such greats as
Eubie Blake, Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Stanley Clark, Lee Ritenour, Kenny G, Bill Withers, the Isley Brothers and, most recently, Stevie Wonder.