Familiar hits such as "Magic Man," "Straight On," "Even It Up," "Bebe Le Strange" and the breakthrough "Barracuda" are still as energetic as they were back in the day. The moody "Alone" and "Dog and Butterfly," performed along with Nancy's vocals on "These Dreams," are as heartfelt as ever.

And the band tips its hat to the Wilsons' main musical influence, Led Zeppelin, with renditions of "The Battle of Evermore," "Black Dog" and "Misty Mountain Hop."

Still, it's the new works from the most recent album, "Jupiter's Darling," that shows the group can still write and play good and empowering music.

"Oldest Story in the World," "The Perfect Goodbye," "Lost Angel," "Things," "Enough," "Make Me" and "Fallen Ones" are the tracks that represent "Jupiter's Darling."

• DAVID ARKENSTONE made a name as one of the pioneers in New Age music some 20 years ago. His sweeping compositions — and even his name — bring to mind worlds of magic and fantasy. As of late, Arkenstone has found himself working with renowned musicians — multi-instrumentalist and Gemini Sun executive Nicholas Gunn, classical/jazz guitarist Johannes Linstead and pianist Loren Gold.

The supergroup has released a CD/DVD set called "Live!" on Gemini Sun Records. The audio on the CD is identical to the DVD set list, all the way down to the snippets of pre-recorded interviews scattered throughout the set. And the live banter by Gunn guides the audience through the sometimes otherworldly set list.

The musicians seem to find solace in their union as they perform compositions inspired by world-music, jazz and classical. Each gets his own solo in the spotlight and works well together in a study of inspiring interaction.

Works include the exotic and picturesque "Desert Crossing," "Earth Bones," "Elves' Chasm" and "Gypsy Camp."

Intimate pieces include the piano/flute highlighted "Falling" and the mystical "Earth Bones."

When the celebratory, Latin-inspired flash of "Djunga" closes the show, it's tempting to hit the repeat button. And when listeners do it, it's most satisfying.

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