Lizard Dance Productions: Reviews

Lorrie Sarafin's Second Wind is one the finest blendings of ambient textures and soundscapes with environmental effects and Native American-influenced music (flute, rhythms and percussion) that I've heard in a good long while. Her synth loops, keyboards and washes are particularly evocative, and the CD's engineering and production are first rate (at some points, you'll actually think you are smack dab IN the desert if you are wearing headphones, the mix is that well-done). Her flute playing is also excellent, subtle and soulful. If you're someone who is more fond of an ambient-like approach to music (as opposed to being a wooden flute lover), have no fear because this CD is still a solid choice since many tracks feature the electronics either in a prominent role or even solo (no flute). The mood varies from haunting to serene to mysterious to one of unmistakable ancient power, and all of the music is cinematic in its ability to paint visual images of the desert southwest. I highly recommend this CD if you're looking for a combination of Native-influenced flute with ambient music and nature sounds...
~ BILL BINKLEMAN, New Age Reporter.com

Every one of the 16 tracks on this CD is a jewel and a sensory experience not to be missed.
- Long Island University Magazine

Your flute playing is truly artful and touches the core of my soul. It reminds me of animals, the Sonoran desert, and how precious life really is.
~Hal Rudnianin - Institute of Natural Therapies

...I love your powerful and deeply healing music.
~LANEY GOODMAN, Host/Producer "Women In Music" - a nationally syndicated public radio show.

...captures you from the very first chords... a brilliant debut...ideal for meditation, relaxation and recovery. "Second Wind" is a waterfall of sincere emotions that soothe a heart and elevates a mood.
~Translated by Tatyana L. Permyakova.
~SERGE KOZLOVSKY

Superb!
~ KAREN LARSEN, WERU-FM, Bangor, Maine

"SECOND WIND" is a WIN-WIN CD! ...all the best of New Age elements in one wonderful package....
~ "CAPTAIN" CHRISTOPHER, WTUL-FM, New Orleans, LA

Excellent Stuff...
~ IACOBUS, Co-author INSTANT ACID

...allows one to travel easily on his/her own spiritual, meditative journey...
~ANGEL, Lightworkers Gifts, Glendale, AZ

...captures the spirits of the land and it’s healing properties (medicine for the soul and mind)...You are truly talented...
~MONIQUE, Scottsdale, AZ

...captivating and hauntingly delicious...I felt better each time I listened to it...
~BARRY SHEFFIELD, PD/OPS Mgr, WFDU-FM - Public Radio for the NYC Metro Area

Wonderfully evocative...your playing is quite soulful...radio ready...viable for New Age playlists...
~TAXI (Independent A & R Company)