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Aquarian Gospel

Aquarian Gospel

Aquarian Gospel derives its name from the gospel elements used in Christian gospel and the New Age faith it resides in. Aquarian Gospel celebrates the Earth, Aria and life itself. Even though some New Agers do believe in illusion and Maiyea, there is no mentioning of the "master of illusion" in Aquarian Gospel. Note that this is completely different from Wiccan chants.

Common Instruments

History

Aquarian Gospel can be traced back into its hippie roots during the 1960's. In the 1970's, Aquarian Gospel fell under the rock category and in the advent of alternative Aquarian Gospel fell into the same. Even though artists like Enigma and Delerium are New Age, their music is considered alternative for three reasons:

  1. It falls outside of the mainstream.
  2. The rhythm is not necessarily considered "New Age."
  3. The music style fails to meet New Age requirements.

Of course, there is only one New Age music requirement: it has to be New Age or have a New Age theme. If not, it goes elsewhere.

Content

Aquarian Gospel consists of New Age sounds from multiple instruments backing up a choir singing religious ("spiritual") hymns in either Greek, Latin, or [sometimes] Sumeri, depending on the artist. Some have the songs written out, others just sing it with spirit. Enigma is known to sing in various languages, including Latin. Delerium and Aidemus sing mainly in English, although they perform in other languages.

Famous Artists

Suggested Albums

Enigma, m.C.m.D.x.X.x.X. (1990). Song "Sadeness" is featured in Pure Moods.

Delerium, Karma (1998). Song "Euphoria (Firefly)" is featured in Pure Moods II.

Aidemus, Songs of Sanctuarity (1997). Song "Aidemus" is featured in Pure Moods.

Enigma, Cross of Changes (1995). Song "Return to Innocence" is featured in Pure Moods.

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