"I'm gonna love myself," proclaims Patti LaBelle on Timeless Journey. Rather than claiming this as a superior moral choice--no "Greatest Love of All" here, thankfully--the 40-plus-year music veteran takes pains to underscore the album's theme of self-reliance with a certain modesty. Her common-sense messages (it's no sin to take a spa day, go for that man if he's the right one, dump the one who's not) rest comfortably in tracks that feel more up-to-date than some of the neo-soul sounds she could rightfully lay claim to, but also don't do anything to alienate the crowds that have given her sold-out shows for decades. She's made more groundbreaking music than this, but Journey is likely to give solace to the many who also love Ms. Patti. --Rickey Wright
Timeless Journey,Patti LaBelle,Def Soul Classics,Contemporary R&B,Pop,R&B,Soul/R & B,United States of America,Urban
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Travelling the Sacred Sound Current: Divine Chants & Sacred Tones for Healing & Meditation
Deborah Van Dyke Manufacturer: Sound Current ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005NVWC Release Date: 2001-08-08 |
Tracks:
- Awakening
- Gayatri Mantra
- Kadosh
- Om Nama Shivaya
- Yod He Vav He
- Om Mani Padme Hum
- Journey
- Sound Current
- Ceremony of the Seven Rays
Amazon.com's Best of 2001
Following her remarkably beautiful and top-selling crystal-bowl meditation CDs, heralded by critics, customers, and even Dr. Wayne Dyer, sound healer and teacher Deborah Van Dyke presents Travelling the Sacred Sound Current, audio companion to her instructive and finely wrought book of the same name. Van Dyke's musical offering, used in conjunction with the book or as a standalone tool, moves beyond relaxation and entertainment value into the realm of spiritual and therapeutic practice and purpose. Based on sound scientific principle--Dr. Andrew Weil's Sound Body, Sound Mind is highly recommended to this end--Van Dyke uses frequencies and tones to promote maximal benefit to body, mind, and spirit. These nine pieces bring together ancient mantras and chants, crystal bowl tones, drums, and didgeridoo, as well as nature sounds and Peruvian whistles, to create the thread-work of a profoundly interactive listening experience. Travelling the Sacred Sound Current resonates with deep beauty, peace, and truth. Neither far afield in woo-woo content nor loftily academic, Van Dyke's work is a welcome invitation, likely to appeal to both the intensive meditation student and the casual or novice seeker. --Paige La GroneAlbum Description
Newest release from CRYSTAL VOICES creator & sound healer DEBORAH VAN DYKE - this is the Companion CD to her new definitive Book on sound healing: "Travelling the Sacred Sound Current: Keys for Conscious Evolution" (available through Amazon.com books). Recorded live in her healing sanctuary, the essence of sacred ceremony is captured in this authentically beautiful CD. It offers an exquisite treasure of timeless healing mantras & chants, crystal bowl tones, drums, gongs, didjeridoo, nature sounds, and Peruvian whistling vessels, which provide a deep vibrational sound journey for inner attunement and healing. Includes a powerful shamanic drum experience as well as a twenty minute crystal bowl meditation. Sit back , relax, and be prepared to embark on an inner voyage of transformation with this sacred ceremonial music and Deborah's compelling and soulful vocals. You will be soothed and transported to a place of deep inner peace. This CD is truly a sound vision quest for awakening, purification, and opening gateways of consciousness. Music created with a sacred healing intention - an frequency-shifting, soul-enriching experience.PLANETLIGHTWORKER Magazine, Oct/03, Editor's review: "Sometimes in life when I'm faced with the experience of otherworldly beauty I am simply awestruck, - to the point of being left speechless. This is one of those moments.
Deborah Van Dyke has created one of the most glorious New Age recordings I can remember. Crafted through the use of some very natural textures, its poetic rhythms are sensual and astonishingly pure. There is a complexity to the CD that is as unique as each human life. In just the first few breaths of listening I could feel the sweetest altering of my physical body taking place. A shift in posture, an expansion of my senses, and a fluttering of excitement in my heart's heart. The naturalness, the eloquent harmony and echo, all come together to offer such a tremendous gift to creation. For centering, grounding, gifting, doing healing work with others, Travelling the Sacred Sound Current intuitively knows the listener's need and exceeds that requirement with a universal gift of transformation".
*****UPDATE: Deborah's NEWEST CD RELEASE now available on Amazon.com: 'CHORDS OF THE COSMOS: Harmonies of the Zodiac with Crystal Bowls for Chakra Balancing, Meditation & the Healing Arts'.
Customer Reviews:
takes me to nirvana.......2007-01-29
Sounds of Light was better.......2006-12-26
Inaccurate, but a good listen.......2005-11-08
namaste :)
Very good if you like Indian mantras.......2005-08-12
.......2005-01-31
but never heard chanted before, from this CD.
As a woman, following the voice of a women guide
was easier for me to echo, then male chants.
It is the perfect CD to play and chant along while ringing
my own crystal bowls and sets a relaxing, prayerful mood
before going to sleep, for me.
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Timeless Journey
Patti LaBelle Manufacturer: Def Soul Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001XAQE6 Release Date: 2004-05-04 |
Tracks:
- More Than Material
- It's Time
- New Day
- Something More
- Sometimes Love
- Hear My Cry
- Good Lovin'
- Mm, Mm, Mm
- Not Right But Real
- 2 Steps Away
- Finally Got The Nerve
- Unpredictable
- When You Smile
Amazon.com
"I'm gonna love myself," proclaims Patti LaBelle on Timeless Journey. Rather than claiming this as a superior moral choice--no "Greatest Love of All" here, thankfully--the 40-plus-year music veteran takes pains to underscore the album's theme of self-reliance with a certain modesty. Her common-sense messages (it's no sin to take a spa day, go for that man if he's the right one, dump the one who's not) rest comfortably in tracks that feel more up-to-date than some of the neo-soul sounds she could rightfully lay claim to, but also don't do anything to alienate the crowds that have given her sold-out shows for decades. She's made more groundbreaking music than this, but Journey is likely to give solace to the many who also love Ms. Patti. --Rickey WrightCustomer Reviews:
Patti Labelle is great but the music on this cd isn't!.......2006-08-18
The problem with this CD is that her voice is too low in the mix. The background singers are louder than Patti's voice on many of the song which is not good.
The other problem is that only two songs on this CD are up tempo everything else is slow and laid back. Sure some of the slow songs are ok but most of them are dull.
Patti sounds strong on some of these songs but on the other songs she doesn't project her voice enough and that is probably the fault of whoever arranged the songs.
The first song and the last song with Sanatana are the best songs. A new day and a few others were good. The rest are boring.
PATTI IS TRULY TIMELESS.......2006-03-22
PATTI IS DA BOMB!.......2006-03-13
The Perfect Blend of Classic Patti with Modern Soul!!.......2006-01-24
More than Material-Produced by PAJAM, this self-love song has the trademark PAJAM (J MOSS) production, and it's good to hear Patti's voice fitted in this beat-driven mid-tempo. Here, Patti talks about her being "more than material" and exhibiting that she's much deeper than that. This is something that so many need to hear in today's material-driven, consumer-prone society. The song is very commercial, and it would've done well if it were released as a single. It's a very strong song that kicks off the CD. A
It's Time-Produced by Shawn Smith, Dinky Bingham and Jimi Kendrixx, this 3-minute mid-tempo reminds me of "springtime" so much for some strange reason. In this song, Patti takes on the character of the wiser, older woman who schools a younger woman on love and what love is about. Patti's telling her to hold on to a good thing while she has it. I must admit that the verses are sang in a highly nasal tone, but she lets out some powerful notes throughout the song, and while most people would not sing this like a Gospel revival, Patti brings out the bombastic vocals even on a laidback song like this, which is what makes Patti, well Patti. It would've made a great video. A+
New Day-Produced by Jason Rome and the Corner Boys, this was the debut single off the effort, reaching #38 on the R&B Singles Chart and #93 on the Billboard 100. The song also reminds one of springtime with its encouraging theme of a new day. It was a great, kick-off song, and it allowed Patti to taste success again especially considering that she is in her 60s. Towards the end, it's good to hear her let out the powerful vocal flip that she does as well as the Gospel-rendered adlibs that she does. A+
Something More-Produced by Troy Taylor and Gordon Chambers, this is my favorite song off the CD. It's a slow jam, almost a ballad, but not quite where Patti is letting her lover know that the relationship is good, but she wants something more than just "promises, visions, etc." She wants the real thing. Patti has never been deemed the best interpreter of material as she sings verses straight-down-the-middle and turns all songs into Gospel revivals, but in this song, she interprets the verses pretty well, and her trademark, "OVER THE RAINBOW" crescendo at the end of the bridge is used to good effect. The background vocals are also arranged wonderfully to make this a standout song on the CD, which many people actually like a lot. A+
Sometimes Love-Produced by Babyface, this mid-tempo, which follows the theme of It's Time except this time, Patti is advising another to let go of a love that just isn't working out right. While having a trademark Babyface sound, Patti breathes her own style into the song to make it really work. It is one of the most commercial songs on the CD, and I am still baffled as to why Def Soul did not release this as the 3rd single off the CD. A
Hear My Cry-Produced by Darren Henson and Keith Pelzer, and featuring Floetry, this song which is produced by the same guys who work with Floetry is a great song. Because of Floetry, it has a very youthful, dark sound to it, which Patti covers very well. The song fits her nasal voice very well, and it also allows her to roar at points where she needs to. This could've worked as a single as well. The background vocals are on-point, and I like towards the end how Patti does the echoing of her own voice. A
Good Lovin'-Produced by Troy Taylor, this old-school meets new-school, Mary J. Blige-sounding jam is tight. It reminds me of something that would be heard at a skating rink, and it exudes a lot of soul, a genre that Patti does not sing as much. She interprets the song well, and towards the end she lets loose as always. I'm curious as to why this was not released as a single either as it would've done well also. A+
Mm, Mm, Mm-Produced by Sheldon Goode and Sami McKinney, this mid-tempo sounds very dated, like something out of the mid-90s. With Sami McKinney as the producer, this is probably something that Patti passed up in the 90s and decided to do for the CD. The song works overall, but within the context of its predecessors, it's THE weakest tracks, and it comes off as filler. The background vocals are good, and Patti sounds pretty good albeit too, too nasal. B-
Not Right, but Real-Produced by Babyface, Sheldon Goode and Sami McKinney, as the only true power ballad on the CD, Patti sets it straight that she has to leave a relationship that is not going anywhere. Although neither one wants to give it up, there needs to be someone who "has to be strong, come right or wrong. I'll always love you." So many people can relate to a song like this. I enjoy the laidback arrangement of the song which enables Patti to let loose where she needs to and give the song a right touch throughout. The background vocals are the best, and Patti really lets out some power notes towards the end with the trademark crescendo during the bridge. I also don't understand why this was not released to Urban AC as a single. I'm sure it would've done as well as the two singles off this effort. A+
2 Steps Away-Produced by Jonathan Delise and David Ivory, here Patti meets Country/Acoustic Folk music. It's interesting because even though this sounds like something that Dolly Parton or Reba McEntire would sing, because of Patti's inherent soulfulness, the song still fits her style of music. The power run that Patti does during the bridge is enough to buy the whole CD alone as well as the high soprano power note that she lets out after that impressive run. The song continues on with the former as it talks about only being 2 steps away from walking out. It's a treat to see Patti perform this song live as she's able to re-do the same vocal tricks live as well as the fact that she walks away from the mic and the audience can still hear her. A+
Finally Got the Nerve-Produced by Bunny Sigler and Matt McCarrin, this youth-sounding song featuring the violinist Miri Ben-Ari is probably one of the weakest songs, as the mid-tempo has a strong intro but the song never really goes anywhere, and it's almost a stretch hearing Patti singing something like this. Also, she sings the vocals pretty well, but the soul/connection to the lyrics seems a little off, just a little. It's a good song, but once again, following other songs which are way more cooler, it just does not work as well. B
Unpredictable-Produced by Shawn Smith, Jimi Kendrixx and Dink Bingham and containing element of Turn Off the Light as written and performed by Nelly Furtado, this inspirational, 21st century Gospel driven song sounds contemporary as it does contain the big hit, Turn off the Light. If you wanna hear Patti let loose vocally, this is the perfect song as she adlibs away, constantly lets out powerful soprano wails and towards the end lets out the most powerful note I have heard anyone sing, let alone a 60 year old. It's a powerful song lyrically and vocally. A+
When you Smile-Produced by K.C. Porter and Sami McKinney and featuring Carlos Santana, Sheila E., La India and Andy Vargas, Patti meets Latin/Salsa music, which she ably pulls off in this mid-tempo which would've performed well on AC stations. The song is a nice love song that would sound nice rolling during a romantic movie while the actors are dancing. It's surprising that Patti sounds so convincing pulling this off. I'm sure she was inspired by Celia Cruz as she gives acknowledgment to Celia. Hearing this live is even better as Patti keeps the Latin beats but mixes them in with African, more drum-driven beats. A
Overall, this is one of Patti's most cohesive and most commercial CDs of her entire career. It's up there with 1991's Burnin' and 1997's Flame. It shows Patti having more fun and enjoying herself than any song. It also allows Patti to exhibit her still formidable and impressive vocal range, but she has learned how to use her powerful instrument in a way that complements the music instead of showboating as it seems to be on some other releases. Unfortunately, the promotion for the effort was lackluster with only two singles being released, the second of which, GOTTA GO SOLO featuring Ron Isley reached #89 on the Hot 100 and #31 on Billboard R&B Singles Chart, but since it was not included on the CD, it did not propel sales. Taken how Urban AC responded so favorably to the NEW DAY and Gotta Go Solo, with the material on this CD, Def Soul could've still been releasing singles now, almost two years later and the CD would've been Gold instead of selling only 280,000 copies. This should be in anyone's collection almost. It's a great CD to understand the talent that Patti has.
Flawless.......2005-07-03
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Peru: A Musical Journey
Various Artists Manufacturer: Inside Sounds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000IKO0 Release Date: 2006-10-17 |
Tracks:
- Viaje A La Montana
- Andariego
- Cholita Tania
- Matices
- Rio Amazonas
- Kullakita
- San Juanitos
- El Condor Pasa
- Jantu De Charajani
- Mi Cambio
Album Description
Produced in conjunction with the 'Empires of Mystery' Cultural exhibition, this CD represents an exotic, mystical journey through the Andes. These songs are timeless and beautiful and begin with birdsong and the whistle of the wind in the trees...Customer Reviews:
Haunting_Beauty.......2005-02-08
No Andean music is complete without the Zamponia and the Kena---pan-pipe and end-blown flute respectively--and there is some superb playing on this album. These istruments, in my opinion, when well played, rival the expression of the best wooden flutes of Europe.
And a bonus is the fiddle playing and singing--so that while not a comprehensive anthology of traditional Andean sound, it is a cross-section which, at the bargain CD price, makes it an absolute must-have.
Modern Meets Ancient.......2004-11-17
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The Bells of Arcosanti
The Bells Of Arcosanti Manufacturer: Timeless Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004TCLQ Release Date: 2000-04-21 |
Tracks:
- Harmony by Design
- Ark of Ecology
- Wave of Fire
- In the MindGarden
- Harmonia
- Vox Angelis
- Emptiness is Form
- Two Suns
- Pictograph 2000
- Omega Seed
Album Description
An innovative and intriguing recording capturing the rich harmonics of Paolo Soleri's collection of Bronze Bells recorded in the unique acoustic environment of Arcosanti's cavernous vaults and domes. The bells are played by Daryl Simmons and acompanied by bamboo flutes, didgeridoo, silver flute and bamboo sax played by David Blonski.Customer Reviews:
AZ sounds on a CD!.......2007-01-11
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Heart Journey
Manufacturer: Maxville ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CADAZ0 Release Date: 2002-03-26 |
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Windham Hill...Timeless Journey, The Early Years
Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000F5X9DK |
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Songs Of Past Lives
Manufacturer: IBOB DIGITAL RECORDS ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00006ELM0 Release Date: 2002-07-22 |
Tracks:
- Voice Of the Rose
- Audience With The Queen
- Glory Of Creation
- Flame d' Nocturne
- Le Mat (The Fool)
- 7th Prelude
- Journey From Vintaine
- Once For The King
- Infatuation Symphony
- Sweet Tears of Joy
- Ascension
- Framke's Etude
- Dweller On The Threshold
- Flight To Freedom
- My Lady My Love
- Echos In Time
- Majestie
- Now We Raise Our Glass To Thee
Album Description
The controversial album of stunning and beautiful classical and renaissance styled instrumental music everyone's talking about.Channeled thru by musician/composer Robert Kramer after a 3 hour hypnotic past life regression, to his amazement he discovers a previous existance as an obscure 16th century composer and lute player named Lucious Gray.
More incredibly, despite possessing no previous skill or training in classical music, Robert began to write song after song of beautiful and emotionally moving classical and renaissance pieces that defy explanation.
Hearing this beautiful album will make you a believer that we have indeed passed this way before. Listen and be touched forever by the Songs Of Past Lives!
Customer Reviews:
New music from yesteryear is gift to the ears and spirit.......2002-07-31
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Drifting Away-a Musical Celebration of Diversity
Manufacturer: Whole World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CAJDYM Release Date: 2004-10-05 |
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Angels With No Faces
Manufacturer: Blue Baby & Hired Guns ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000683CY Release Date: 2002-05-02 |
Tracks:
- The Coffee Grind
- Angels With No Faces
- Black Rat
- Ugly Woman
- Satisfied
- My Man Stands Out
- Jump Through A Ring Of Fire
- Swing It On Home
- I Feel That Old Age Coming On
- Cancer Blues
- Walk Right In, Walk Right Out
- Bonus Pay
Album Description
Lively arrangements of swing and jazzy blues guaranteed to send you on a trip through the nostalgic years of "race music" then spiral you forward to savor the sounds of modern timeless tunes.
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Gentle Vespers
Melinda Johnson Manufacturer: Fixed-Wing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000I51Y Release Date: 1996-11-05 |
Tracks:
- Day Is Over
- Cradle Song
- Suo Gan
- Oh, How Lovely Is The Evening
- Golden Cradle
- Manx Lullaby
- Sleep, Baby Sleep
- Ariana's Lullaby
- Lambs Are Sleeping
- Basque Lullaby
- Gaelic Cradle Song
- Golden Slumbers
Album Description
'Gentle Vespers' is a timeless collection of beautiful lullabies for all ages. Multi-instrumentalist Melinda Johnson has crafted original arrangements which feature the concert pedal harp with various recorders, cello and percussion. Lyrics for each of these lullabies have been carefully researched and included for the listener's enjoyment. These tender melodies originating from such places as Ireland, England, Russia, The Isle Of Man, even the region of Basque, are intertwined with magical sounds of night. Crickets, bells, windchimes, rain and distant thunder carry the listener on a relaxing journey of quiet music for all ages.This lovely instrumental recording is perfect for any setting. From meditation to dinner music, for instrospective moments or romantic settings, 'Gentle Vespers' provides a rich blanket of nurturing sounds. It is currently in use at numerous hospitals, clinics and spas where leading practitioners within the healing arts are incorporating the magic of 'Gentle Vespers' extensively in their work as an aid in relaxation for their patients and clients.
Customer Reviews:
Need sample to listen to.......2006-03-02
relaxing.......2001-06-09
Christian Music:
- Touch [DualDisc]
- Truthfully Speaking [Explicit Lyrics]
- Where Did Our Love Go/I Hear a Symphony [Original recording remastered] [Import]
- Why Can't We Be Friends?
- Wild Seed Wild Flower
- Willie Hightower
- X-Periment/Pleasure Seekers
- Your Woman
- After the Storm
- All Saints
Christian Music
The Cake [Extra tracks] [Import]
Bruno Walter & Los Angeles Philharmonic
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