Cusco "Ancient Journeys: A Vision of the New World"

Cusco was a German cross-cultural new-age music band named after the Peruvian city of Cusco, which was once the capital of the Inca Empire. The band's music contains influences from music around the world, with an emphasis on South American flute sounds and melodies. Cusco's melodic and energetic music is a fusion of modern and ethnic styles with influences from classical music and rock music sensibilities. Most of the ethnic instruments were keyboard-generated, giving the sound a synthetic quality.

The band was led by founders Michael Holm (Lothar Bernhard Walter; 1943–) and Kristian Schultze (1945–2011). Michael Holm, already a successful vocal artist, sought to make a musical tribute to ancient cultures. He and Kristian Schultze, formerly a member of the jazz band Passport, shared musical and historical interests. In 1979, they formed Cusco, and released their first album in 1980. They eventually signed with Higher Octave Music, releasing their first album on that label in 1988. Their albums consistently reached very high peaks on the instrumental/new age music sales charts. They were nominated for a Grammy award three times.

Ancient Journeys: A Vision of the New World is an album by German cross-cultural new-age band Cusco, released in 2000. Released three years after the previous album, this one peaked at #2 on the Billboard Top New Age Albums chart.


This album continues somewhat in the flavor of Apurimac III, but is dedicated to ancient journeys of adventure and discovery. The musical concepts reflect on ancient rhythms and melodies, and depict ancient kingdoms, sea voyages, conquests and land explorations that cross continents.

Various Artists "Men Of The World 2 (Mexico, Sony Records, 2-516755)"

Men Of The World 2 is a New Age/Celtic/Electronic/Jazz/Pop compilation, released in 2004 in Mexico by Sony Music Special Marketing.

Tracklist:

1. Enigma   Sadeness 4:13
2. Robert Miles  Fable 7:13
3. Cusco   Montezuma 5:16
4. Mike Oldfield   The Voyager 4:22
5. Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra    Snakecharmer   3:51
6. David Lanz & Paul Speer   Rain Forest   4:13
7. Emil Montgomery   Cuculcán 3:50
8. Kitaro   Scope 4:52
9. Gregorian   Fields Of Gold 3:31
10. Jean-Michel Jarre  Equinoxe Part 4 6:54
11. Vangelis    To The Unknown Man 6:34
12. Hevia   El Garrotin 4:23
13. Ennio Morricone   Theme From "The Mission" 2:51
14. Mohicans    Main Title From "The Last Of The Mohicans" 4:32
15. Roberto Perera   The Artificial Dream 4:19
16. Yanni   Nightingale   5:44