American composer Robert Slap (b. 1951) served as music director and producer for the influential New Age label Valley of the Sun, founded by Dick Sutphen, through 1993, recording twelve solo albums there beginning with Mystic Memories (1983), including Aquamarine and Drive.

Mood and energy: Serene, metaphysical, gentle. Recommended uses: meditation, reflection, sleep.

Sacred Ground Confidence Score: 3 out of 5 stars   Final recommendation: Approved.

Why this artist belongs in Sacred Sounds: A key in-house artist for one of the genres most historically important labels, giving Sacred Ground a documented link to the metaphysical wing of the New Age recording industry.