Colors of a New Dawn

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Colors of a New Dawn
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Studio album by
Released2004
Genre New age
Label Real Music
Gandalf chronology
Between Earth and Sky
(2003)
Colors of a New Dawn
(2004)
Der Prophet
(2005)

Colors of a New Dawn is the 24th studio album released by Austrian new age musician Gandalf.

Contents

Track listing

  1. Rhythm of the Tides – 6:18
  2. Bridge of Confidence – 5:29
  3. In the Presence of Angels – 4:54
  4. Iris – 9:05
  5. From Distant Shores – 7:17
  6. In the Presence of Angels (Reprise) – 1:41
  7. Hearts in Celestial Unison – 4:56
  8. Flowers Along My Way – 2:53
  9. Colors of a New Dawn – 6:32
  10. Brighter Than a Star – 7:12

Personnel

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