To see some of the album covers, go to: RIVERSONG GALLERY

DREAMS AND DANCES
August, 1984
Solo guitar, mostly in open tunings. Reported to be excellent for driving. Re-mastered December, 1985. Still enjoyed by many. Cover: Leslie Aguillard (drawing) & Sibyl Moss (lettering)

HEALING FLUTE
September, 1984
Solo Native American Flute. Discontinued in 1988 upon the release of Healing Flute 2. No cover was ever made.

SPIRIT KEEPERS
January, 1986
Guitars, dulcimer, hand drum, recorders, Chinese flutes, organ. Several selections recorded in layers. Cover: Leslie Aguillard

KINDNESS
October, 1987; September, 1990
Guitar, lap dulcimer, harp, recorders. One vocal selection at the end. Some selections recorded in layers. Re-mastered & new cover, September, 1990. First album to go on CD. Cover photo: Michael Stillman

ANGELS IN THE BASEMENT
November, 1987
Guitar and electronic effects. Limited edition of 42 copies for clients and friends, currently unavailable.

HEALING FLUTE 2
March, 1988
Native American flute, recorders. Some songs recorded in layers. Replaced original version of album, with several songs added. Cover: Alison Doran

HARP OF THE BARDS
April, 1988
Solo harp. Some songs recorded in layers. Discontinued in 1995, no longer available. Four of the songs from this album were included on Celtic Collection in 1996.

UNIFIED FIELD -- ASTON FITNESS TAPE
September, 1988
Group album with Bear Baker synthesizers & woodwinds, Mariel Friedman hammer dulcimer, and Alfredo Gormezano drums. Played harp, guitar, and flutes on most of the album. Assisted in composition and production. Currently out of print.

CELESTIAL WONDER
February, 1989
Guitar, harp, flutes, vocals, misc. instruments. Mostly recorded in layers. Withdrawn from release February, 1991. One song was included on Ascension. Cover: computer graphic by Michael Riversong

GOLDEN HEARTS
April, 1990
7 Keys to Health #4; for people who are dealing with grief and loss. Recorded as a memorial to my mother, Phyllis M. Doran. Harp, guitar. Some pieces recorded in layers. This album is noteworthy for its traditional blues piece, and so is an example of "blues harp". Cover: Alison Doran

NATURE
September, 1990
7 Keys to Health #5; for celebrating nature. It is recommended for people who want to feel more cheerful. Several songs were composed during a trip to Ireland in July 1990, and have a strong Celtic flavor. Harp, guitar, flutes, synthesizer, drums. Guest artists: B. W., synthesizer; Hoover Price, drums. Cover: Judith Sauceda. Two of the songs from this album are also included in Celtic Collection.

LYSISTRATA
October, 1990
Incidental music for a performance of the ancient play by Aristophanes at Eden Theater, Denver, Colorado. Guest artist: Hoover Price, drums. Withdrawn from release July, 1994, no longer available.

BALANCE
March, 1991
7 Keys to Health #2; for assisting relationships. Harp, guitar, flute, balalaika. Withdrawn from commercial release in 1995. Was replaced in the series by Balance Within. Four of the songs from this album were included on Celtic Collection. The cover art was recycled for Wedding Suite. Now available for free download as a charity album for cancer and spinal injury patients at www.biblicalbards.org/music/rivcharity.html Cover: Alison Doran

PIONEERS IN THE UNIVERSE
June, 1991
7 Keys to Health #7; for enhancing creativity. Generally regarded as my wierdest album. Certain people MUST have this -- you know who you are. Harp and flute. Guest artist: J. Bear Baker, flute. Cover: Alison Doran

FOUNDATION
October, 1991
7 Keys to Health #1; for exercise, background for physical work, & massage. Solo harp. Four selections recorded at remote locations. CD released September, 1996. Cover: Glenn Tanner

EMOTIONAL MOTION
November, 1991
7 Keys to Health #3; special tape intended mainly for therapists. Originally came in two versions; one specifically for dealing with broken bones, and Version "A" which was more oriented toward soft-tissue injuries. In 1996, Version "A" was replaced with Gypsy Fire. This album is available as a free download at www.biblicalbards.org/music/rivcharity.html. Harp, flutes, synthesizer. Guest artist: B. W., synthesizer. Cover: Alison Doran

NAVIGATORS 1
January, 1992
7 Keys to Health #6. Special album for navigation in time and space. It helps people recover from severe losses. Solo Harp, all in key of A minor. This album is available as a free download at www.biblicalbards.org/music/rivcharity.html. Cover: Alison Doran

YOU WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER
October, 1992
Guitar, flutes, harp, drums, bass, mandolin, vocals, steel guitar. This is the first all-vocal album, done in a country-folk style. Guest artists: Chuck Lettis, steel guitar; Park Peters, synthesizer; Doc Bochenek, octaphone. Cover photos: Roberta Rivers, Michael Riversong, & Dr. Christian Preussler

FLAMENCO AZUL
May, 1993
Charles Bray Jaramillo, solo guitar. Producer and guest artist on 3 selections. Currently out of print. Cover: Kelly Ray

PLANETARY SANITY
May, 1994
Harp, guitar. Special limited edition, distributed as a promotion for QI Consulting. Not currently available.

FUNDAMENTALS OF HARMONIC CHEMISTRY
September, 1994
Harp, voice. Lecture and demonstration of scientific principles, prepared for the 1994 International Association for New Science conference as a supplement to the paper of the same name. Cover: computer graphic by Michael Riversong. Available in a package including the most current revision of the paper and the CD version re-mastered January 2005.

BALANCE WITHIN
June, 1995
7 Keys to Health #2; encourages internal balance, according to an ancient Greek protocol. Harp, drums, lap dulcimer, flutes, mandolin. Mostly solo performances; 3 dance songs recorded in layers. Cover: Alison Doran

CELTIC COLLECTION
July, 1996
Harp songs derived from several earlier recordings: 4 from Harp of the Bards, 4 from Balance, and 2 from Nature, along with previously unreleased pieces and six new studio recordings. Flute on 2 songs. Cover: Robert Whitehead

GYPSY FIRE
August, 1996
Solo Harp. Replacement for Version "A" of Emotional Motion, including two songs from that album. Remainder of album recorded in the forest near Cheyenne, Wyoming. Entire album done in either the Arabic Hijaz mode or in the Flamenco scale, giving it a romantic sound. Cover: Leah Rich

MUSIC FROM THE BORDERLANDS
March, 1997
Series of duets with Michael Theroux, former Director of Borderland Sciences Research Foundation. Recorded at the foundation offices in northern California in November, 1996. Includes all original compositions using a variety of instruments, including Arabic Oud, Guitars, Harp, Hand Drums, Flute, and Russian Balalaika. Cover: Borderlands Archives. Only available from Borderlands as a cassette.

ASCENSION
Easter Sunday, 1997
Instrumental pictures from the story of the life of Jesus. Harp, Flutes, Guitar, mostly solo performances. These compositions are typical of what was composed specifically for Christian church services. It was inspired by a December 1996 sermon at Ascension Lutheran Church in Cheyenne. Cover: Alison Doran

ANGELS IN THE ATTIC
May, 1998
Based on the Angel Harp developed by Rev. Barbie Edwards. Mix of solo and layered compositions. Etheric sounds, excellent for background. Children especially like this album and find it relaxing. Most of the solo sections were recorded live at the cabin in Wyoming. Cover: Alison Doran

ONE HEART
September, 1999
Music on harp, guitar, and balalaika, designed to specifically enhance physical heart functions. Entirely recorded at the cabin in Wyoming. Withdrawn from release in 2004. Cover: Rose Draconis

WEDDING SUITE
July, 2000
Solo performances on harp and guitar, drawn from the special music composed specifically for wedding clients over the years. Cover: Alison Doran

NAVIGATORS 2
January, 2005
Re-make of the Navigators album with new layered material. Designed specifically to inspire those who are suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction. Some songs from Navigators 1 were included. Cover: Alison Doran

CREATOR'S CREATURES
July, 2005
Musical pictures of animals mentioned in the Bible. Mostly layered performances recorded at the Wyoming cabin. Guitar, harp, mandolin, balalaika, lap dulcimer, steel guitar, flutes, drums. Mainly intended for and enjoyed by children.

MOTIVATIONAL SYNERGY
September, 2005
Special album on harp, guitar, and steel guitar for people suffering from multiple sclerosis and other degenerative/autoimmune conditions. This album is available as a free download at www.biblicalbards.org/music/rivcharity.html.

PYTHAGOREAN SEQUENCE
July, 2007
Compilation of 14 songs from the 7 Keys to Health Series, placed in order to demonstrate how the Pythagorean musical healing system works. Cover photo by Michael Riversong

PERMACULTURE COLLECTION
July, 2007
Specially released compilation for the 2007 Northeastern Permaculture Association Convergence in Ithaca, New York. Songs drawn from several previous releases, all in one way or another related to aspects of Permaculture. Cover photo of Tree Tops at Cayuga Nature Center by Michael Riversong

BREATHE!
August, 2007
Harp and guitar compositions in key of D Major intended to help patients with athsma, COPD, emphysema, and chronic brohchitis. This album is available as a free download at www.biblicalbards.org/music/rivcharity.html.

RIDING THROUGH A RAINBOW
September, 2007
Composition for this album started in 1997. It includes a mix of acoustic and electronic performances, mostly layered. Harp, guitar, keyboards, flutes, MacIntosh computer, balalaika, cuatro. This album relieves boredom and communicates a sense of optimism. Cover photo by Tom Lamphere

TO ORDER ALBUMS:

Mail checks to the above address. CDs and cassettes are US$15.00. As of 5-31-98, a US$2.00 shipping charge is added to each mail order. By request, special personal compilations can be made on CD or in MP3 format.

Alison Doran's artwork can be found at: AT Publications

Music from the Borderlands can be purchased only from Borderland Sciences Research Foundation)

Here is the policy on returns & refunds.

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