Deep Peace

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Bill Douglas--composer, pianist, and bassoonist--excels at sentimental, romantic music. Deep Peace, a collection of modern classical compositions both instrumental and choral, fits in snugly with the musician's rather prolific output of slightly cloying melody. Drawing on his jazz background, love of folk music, and lyrical language, Douglas finds inspiration in the poetry of William Butler Yeats, Robert Burns, William Blake, and Alfred Graves. The Ars Nova Singers, a Boulder, Colorado, choral group, function here as on Douglas's Earth Prayer as another instrument used to relate the largesse of sound as worship, celebration, and tender feeling. Traditional, skilled, and dynamic, the Singers are well suited to the composer's majestic orchestral canvas. This baker's dozen--lively, reverent, and overall sweetly harmonious--is sandwiched between two versions of the title cut, a traditional Gaelic blessing, effectively setting the blissful tone for these Celtic-tinged pieces of the whole. --Paige La Grone

Deep Peace,Bill Douglas featuring the Ars Nova Singers,Hearts of Space,Chamber Jazz,Ethnic Fusion,Neo-Classical,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Space,Spiritual,Vocal,World Music

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Average customer rating: John Rutter Collection is glorious! John Rutter Collection Typically gorgeous Rutter Wonderful! To sample Rutter's best music, this is the one.

John Rutter Collection Rutter , Cambridge Singers , and London Sinfonia Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: The John Rutter Christmas Album Requiem & Magnificat/Rutter, Cambridge Singers Be Thou My Vision Distant Land: The Orchestra Collection Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter ASIN: B00006LIEZ Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

1. For The Beauty Of The Earth
2. The Lord Is My Shepherd
3. All Things Bright And Beautiful
4. Shepherd's Pipe Carol
5. The Lord Bless You And Keep You
6. Open Thou Mine Eyes
7. My True Love Hath My Heart (From Birthday Madrigals)
8. Esurientes (From Magnificat)
9. Gloria Patri (From Magnificat)
10. Out Of The Deep (From Requiem)
11. Pie Jesu (From Requiem)
12. What Sweeter Music
13. A Choral Fanfare
14. A Prayer Of St. Patrick
15. O Be Joyful In The Lord
16. Behold, The Tabernacle Of God
17. O Praise The Lord Of Heaven
18. A Gaelic Blessing
19. Angel's Carol
20. Matthew, Mark, Luke And John (From Five Childhood Lyrics)
21. Sing A Song Of Sixpence (From Five Childhood Lyrics)
22. Go Forth Into The World In Peace

Customer Reviews:

John Rutter Collection is glorious!.......2007-07-23

This music begins my day in uplifting way. Each day a different piece catches my attention. I am so glad to have it.

John Rutter Collection.......2007-02-19

This CD is one of several that features Rutter directing his own choir. It has a good cross section of the John Rutter compositions, and is a good starting place for someone who has not heard Rutter's music before. I think you will be "hooked" if you really love choral music.

Typically gorgeous Rutter.......2005-12-20

I love John Rutter's music. Especially the "For the Beauty of the Earth" that is on this CD. Rutter is not the most inventive or varied composer of modern music, but if you have a taste for traditional choral writing with some angelic children's chorus singing, then you will probably share my enjoyment of Rutter's writing. Unfortunately I cannot give this CD 5 stars when it seems there is a drum set tapping annoyingly away on several of the songs. I do not understand this at all and am bothered by it every time I listen to those songs. It's a shame, because otherwise I love the music, and think it is lushly written, and simply but beautifully performed. I would highly suggest listening to sample track 3 before purchasing -- you can hear what sounds like a ride-cymbal right at the very end of the sample. This sound occurs in several of the songs on this recording.

Wonderful!.......2005-12-03

I am a huge John Rutter fan. The lilting melodies, the poignant lyrics and the lush orchestrations make his music not only accessable but also uplifting. This compilation, although drawing from many other previous recordings, is a great composite of his wirk. The sound is exquisite. Even if you own other recordings of this music, this is worthwhile.

To sample Rutter's best music, this is the one........2005-06-30

I purchased this CD as an introduction to the music of John Rutter and went on to purchase many more of his compositions. Still, this remains my favorite collection. It is choral music at its absolute finest. Far from "just church music", this CD has songs of faith, a few Christmas carols, a Celtic song for lovers, and even a child's tune or two. While most of the pieces are peaceful, warm, and thought-provoking, a few are up-tempo and lively. In my opinion, it is a perfectly balanced collection in which one song flows beautifully into the next with no sense of a jarring change of pace. If you have any interest in choral music, begin with the best...John Rutter... and this superb arrangement. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: Wonderful! Works Better the Longer You Use It Gentle yet remarkably effective Fall Asleep While Listening Excellent Guided Meditations

The Ease of Being: Guided Meditations for Centering and Healing Mary Maddux and Richard Maddux Manufacturer: Heart of Healing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Self-Help | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Healing | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Meditation Music | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Creating Calm In Your Life: A Guided Meditation and Stress Reduction CD Guided Meditations: For Calmness, Awareness, and Love Silence of Being: Guided Meditation for Inner Peace Journey into Deep Relaxation Overcoming Obstacles; A Self-Hypnosis Journey for Unlocking Creativity, Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem ASIN: B00009R5VP Release Date: 2002-04-01

Tracks:

1. Silence: a Centering Meditation
2. Allowing: a Healing Meditation
3. Flowing Freely: an Emotional Healing Meditation

Album Description

May 12, 2005 UPDATE: The Ease of Being CD has now been re-mastered for improved audio quality.

The soothing voice and deeply relaxing music on the Ease of Being restore a centered state of awareness and support healing. The meditations encourage trust in the natural flow of life, leading to greater physical, mental and emotional ease. The instructions suggest that you "…simply allow the words and music to wash over you… It is not necessary to understand, or even hear, all the words". Instead of asking you to focus on specific instructions or images, these meditations gently guide the mind to relax completely. In this relaxed state, healing can happen naturally and effortlessly.

Once referred to as "meditations without borders", the Ease of Being does not represent any particular tradition. It gives you the freedom to relax into your own, unique healing journey. One customer stated, "These meditations are unique - you can just float with them". If you listen with an open mind and heart, The Ease of Being can take you straight to the "heart of healing"!

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful!.......2007-07-24

This CD and others from the same folks have been a great help to me. I work at a high stress job I love, but often at work had trouble keeping myself on an even keel. I would get upset or bent out of shape fairly easily. Meditation was suggested by my doctor, but my mind flies around too much to do it on my own. These guided meditation CDs are wonderful!!! I sit in my car at lunch and listen daily. They are very easy to listen to and use. I find myself so relaxed, I actually doze off! My boss has even complimented me on my sudden ability to remain in control...almost nothing gets under my skin anymore!

Works Better the Longer You Use It.......2007-06-13

When I first listened to this CD I wasn't sure if it was helping me to relax. But as I continued to use it I began to notice a calming and soothing effect that continued afterward. It has now become a favorite of mine for chilling out and also as a prelude to a great night's sleep. Highly recommended.

Gentle yet remarkably effective.......2007-06-05

Mary's meditations have been a great help to me during a time when life has been difficult. She advises to "let the words wash over you" and that works well when I don't try to focus on the specific words but just relax and let whatever happen. The music is also extremely soothing (check out Richard's CD:Pure Light: Music for Meditation & Relaxation). Overall a wonderful way to kick back and distance myself from all the craziness.

Fall Asleep While Listening.......2007-05-22

I got this for stress issues, but every time I listen to it I can't get past the first few minutes without falling asleep. Very relaxing voice and music!

Excellent Guided Meditations.......2007-05-09

There are many guided meditation tapes available out there. For me, this is one of the best, although I imagine different approaches/voices/styles work better for different people. The Ease of Being is unique in that it gently guides you to a place of less effort and a letting go of the need to control. This results in a very deep and relaxing experience. I also feel the music enhances the effect of relaxation, allowing the listener to "float" away to a peaceful place.

Average customer rating: Deep Peace Music Therapy Deep Peace ~~ Bill Douglas.......Superb! Not classical More than music

Deep Peace Bill Douglas featuring the Ars Nova Singers Manufacturer: Hearts of Space ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Solace Luminosa Dreamcatcher Libera Liquid Mind VIII: Sleep ASIN: B000000X7J Release Date: 1996-10-01

Tracks:

1. Deep Peace (Choral Version)
2. Flow Gently, Sweet Afton
3. Piping Down The Valleys Wild
4. The Wandering Moon
5. O Earth, O Earth, Return
6. The Secret Forest
7. The Hills Of Glencar
8. Red Rose, Sad Rose
9. Return To Inishmore
10. The Voices Of Children
11. Evening Star
12. Irish Lullaby
13. Deep Peace (Reprise)

Product Description

1. Deep Peace - (choral version)
2. Flow Gently, Sweet Afton
3. Piping Down The Valleys Wild
4. Wandering Moon, The
5. O Earth, O Earth, Return
6. Secret Forest, The
7. Hills Of Glencar, The
8. Red Rose, Sad Rose
9. Return To Inishmore
10. Voices Of Children, The
11. Evening Star
12. Irish Lullaby
13. Deep Peace (Reprise)

Format: CD

Amazon.com

Bill Douglas--composer, pianist, and bassoonist--excels at sentimental, romantic music. Deep Peace, a collection of modern classical compositions both instrumental and choral, fits in snugly with the musician's rather prolific output of slightly cloying melody. Drawing on his jazz background, love of folk music, and lyrical language, Douglas finds inspiration in the poetry of William Butler Yeats, Robert Burns, William Blake, and Alfred Graves. The Ars Nova Singers, a Boulder, Colorado, choral group, function here as on Douglas's Earth Prayer as another instrument used to relate the largesse of sound as worship, celebration, and tender feeling. Traditional, skilled, and dynamic, the Singers are well suited to the composer's majestic orchestral canvas. This baker's dozen--lively, reverent, and overall sweetly harmonious--is sandwiched between two versions of the title cut, a traditional Gaelic blessing, effectively setting the blissful tone for these Celtic-tinged pieces of the whole. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Deep Peace.......2007-04-10

I first heard this CD in a Pilates class and couldn't concentrate on the exercises because I was so caught up in the music, particularly the track, "Flow Gently Sweet Afton". The women's harmonies are breathtaking. It is truly a "Peaceful" CD.

Music Therapy.......2006-11-22

I purchased this CD during the lowest time of my life emotionally. Every track brought solace and comfort beyond belief, especially the title track, Deep Peace. I would listen to it over and over, bathing in the lush healing sounds. Each element, from the perfectly balanced vocals to the simple piano and violin motifs, is seemingly structured at a spiritual level. This is more than ambient music, it's true music therapy.

Deep Peace ~~ Bill Douglas.......Superb!.......2005-08-03

Talk about heaven! This CD is divine. Just perfect for that needed relaxation on a daily basis. The jacket insert has the words to the songs, which is nice as I like to memorize the words -- makes the meaning of the songs come together nicely. Spiritually moving. I've recommended this CD to family and friends.

Not classical.......2005-04-26

The Amazon reviewer seems to think this is "modern classical" music, which only proves how much the term "classical" has been cheapened. This CD is full of pretty, easy-listening tunes, none of which have a thing to do with classical music. Spa music personified, but anyone expecting a more serious level of music will be disappointed. Very well produced and recorded though.

More than music.......2004-09-26

"I love poetry almost as much as music, and it is particularly satisfying for me to present these musical settings of some of my favorite poems. For me, these poems express the utmost tenderness, purity, joy, and poignancy." Bill Douglas

Has music ever overtaken you so that it became more than music? It was like your spirit entered its essence? Like it spoke to your soul on a level you cannot fully express with human words, yet your heart burns to share it? DEEP PEACE does that for me. I truly believe DEEP PEACE is inspired and approved by a Higher Power. I hope you will buy this and experience it for yourself. Until then, I leave you with some lyrics from the first song, my favorite, DEEP PEACE:

"Deep peace of the running wave to you / Deep Peace of the flowing air to you / Deep Peace of the quiet earth to you / Deep Peace of the shining stars to you / Deep Peace of the gentle night to you / Moon and stars pour their healing light on you / Deep Peace to you."
--a Gaelic Blessing o8E

Soar!

Average customer rating: Beautiful A few bright spots, but also some disappointments This CD Deserves SIX Stars! every good adjective Fabulous!

Peace Like a River James Lucas , Janice Kapp Perry , John Rutter , Jean Sibelius , John Tavener , American Traditional , English Traditional , Spiritual Traditional , Mack Wilberg , Craig D. Jessop , Clay Christiansen , John Longhurst , Richard L. Elliott , Daron Bradford , and Meredith Campbell Manufacturer: Mormon Tabernacle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sibelius | Sibelius, Jean | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tavener | Tavener, John Kenneth | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Mormon Tabernacle Choir | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music | General Christmas | Today's Deals | Box Sets | Children's Music | Classical Instrumental | Halloween | Hanukkah | Kwanzaa | Opera & Vocal | Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Pop Vocal Similar Items: Consider the Lilies Love Is Spoken Here America's Choir Mormon Tabernacle Choir: The Sound of Glory-Battle Hymn of the Republic Choose Something Like a Star ASIN: B00020H9W0 Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

1. Sweet Peace
2. Be Still, My Soul
3. Peace Like a River
4. All Things Bright and Beautiful
5. Lord Is My Shepherd
6. This Is My Father's World
7. Wayfarin' Stranger
8. Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace
9. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
10. Deep River
11. Lamb
12. Child's Prayer
13. It Is Well With My Soul
14. Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep
15. Gaelic Blessing
16. Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends
17. Come, Let Us Anew

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful.......2007-06-14

This CD is a must have for any Mormon Tabernacle Choir fans. The music is very reverent and gentle, and should also appeal to those not from the LDS church, seeing as how most of the music is common to the wider Christian community. This CD is a fantastic addition to any music collection.

A few bright spots, but also some disappointments.......2007-01-19

It Is Well With My Soul is one of my favorite-favorites and that is the main reason why I bought the CD; it turned out to be a huge let down on this album, they rearranged it so much that I almost didn't recognize it. Be Still My Soul is another reason why I bought it and it's good, but not great. Swing Low Sweet Chariot is where it starts to get good. The last two songs "Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends"
and "Come, Let Us Anew" are very good reasons to buy this CD, they each have truely powerful passages and make the CD worth having. The Mormon Tabernacle Choirs 2006 release entitled Then Sings My Soul is by far the best that I've heard from them.

This CD Deserves SIX Stars!.......2005-11-05

However, the rating scale has a limit of five. I own over 700 CDs of virtually every type of music. Peace Like A River belongs in a class by itself! I've never written a review before but, after listening to this STUNNING performance by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I feel compelled to share my praise with that of the five other reviewers. If I were limited to one word, I would use the word "SUPERB" to describe this beautiful and moving CD. SIX stars for Peace Like a River! BRAVO!!!

every good adjective .......2005-08-06

This album is all beauty and solace. The singing is pristine, the arrangements lush and often stirring--never saccharine. As with the previous reviewer, my first listing of "Peace Like a River" brought me to tears (especially "Peace Like a River," the sopranos in "Swing Low," and the bagpipes in "Thou Gracious God"). Buy this one.

Fabulous!.......2005-05-29

The perfect recording to help you recover from a long, hard day. Showcasing the MTC's "new" sound in contemporary choral arrangements with its own orchestra and conductor, "Peace Like a River" brought tears to my eyes in selection after selection during my first listen -- and I'm not normally an emotional person! The title song together with "Deep River," "Swing Low" and "Be Still My Soul" are alone worth the cost of the recording. Get this one!

Average customer rating: The best crystal bowl cd ever? Yeah right... Very good for meditation Incredibly Healing and Soothing Sounds! Wow, Raising the Vibe!! Lighten Up, Chill Out and Recharge

Journey To Wholeness - Singing Crystal Bowls for Healing and Wholeness Elivia Melodey's Crystal Vibrations Manufacturer: Crystal Vibrations Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Seven Metals Singing Bowls of Tibet SOUNDS OF LIGHT: The Pure Tones of Crystal Singing Bowls Chords of the Cosmos: Harmonies of the Zodiac with Crystal Bowls for Chakra Balancing, Meditation & The Healing Arts Travelling the Sacred Sound Current: Divine Chants & Sacred Tones for Healing & Meditation Celestial Memories - Tapestries of Light from the Singing Crystal Bowls ASIN: B000066RG7 Release Date: 2002-04-26

Tracks:

1. Chakra Alignment
2. Colloquium
3. Gaia Guardians
4. Higher Joys
5. Journey to Wholeness

Album Description

New Age listeners will fall in love with this unique meditative music created for healing and wholeness, from the Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls. Starting with a 14 minute Chakra alignment, four more tracks follow of innovative and extraordinary, inspired songs. This music will entrance you and transport you to transcendent realms of peace, beauty and harmony. Worlds of experience will open up, as you float on crystalline waves to places of inner connection and balance. The rich bell-like and low soothing tones were all recorded live with over 20 singing crystal bowls, flutes, chimes and world percussion.. This entrancing collection of songs births an entirely new musical art form all it's own. The exquisitely rich songs are the epitome of Crystal Bowl sound healing. This music will align and balance the chakras - Simply by listening! A perfect compliment to massage and alternative healing therapies as well as being wonderful for stress relief. Play it as low acco! mpaniment, to create harmony in your environment or sit back and relax into deeper meditation and illumination as you are attuned to new higher vibrational frequencies. Total playing time: 69 minutes

Customer Reviews:

The best crystal bowl cd ever? Yeah right..........2007-02-17

That's what I said as I read the reviews here and clicked over to the author's website... so I reluctantly handed over my cash with little expectation, and well, I have to say... I agree!

Frankly, I was a little surprised, I love this kind of music and my last purchase of Stephen Halpern's Crystal Bowls was disappointing to say the least as it was filled with synthesizers and other cheesy New Age effects. This one is not and I wouldn't even lump it with a New Age tag (as the product description has). It' just truly beautiful music. The resonance is wonderful and the first chakra track is great for getting me, or my space back into alignment. Simply put it on in the background and clear your space. Wonderful! The other tracks on the CD have beautiful touches including shamanic instruments like the Buffalo drums, rattles, native flutes, rain sticks and other instruments. All appropriately added, expertly played and NO New Age cheese. What's interesting about it is that the CD recorded in one evening with no manipulations. I love reading books and listening to audio of people that have opened their heart - you can feel that in the work... in a similar way I think this is transmitted through music and it most definately is here.

I have since recommended and raved about this CD to all my friends. If you're a healer with a practice, you're going to want it for background music or just clearing your space. For everyone else, it's wonderful for relaxation and coming back into balance (put on your headphones for a real treat) or just some soothing music to play after a hard day or most definately for people who are not feeling well.

Other crystal bowl CDs I like include Benjamin Iobst Seven Metal Singing Bowls of Tibet and Crystal Voices by Deborah Van Dyke. Daniel Goleman's work is also fantastic - Chakra Dance, Chakra Chants and his Om CD (although all his work is good).

I highly recommend this beautiful CD. There are extra touches, with different instruments so if you're using it purely for meditation, that may distract you (as some other reviewers seem to have experienced). That is, I guess, a matter of personal preference - some people would be okay with the other instruments. It's the kind of CD where you that makes you go and buy everything the artist has ever produced. Of the hundreds of the healing type CDs I have, this is, and will remain, well and truly at the top of the heap. This might just be... the best crystal bowl CD ever!

Very good for meditation.......2007-01-11

I listened to this during my hospital stay on my iPod because I could not sleep. It helped me immensely.

Incredibly Healing and Soothing Sounds!.......2006-11-03

This CD, just like all Crystal Vibrations productions, is pure healing. I can always count on the first track (Chakra Alignment) to bring me back into balance and alignment. I also use this disc as a space clearing tool for my home... the high vibrations resonate throughout, leaving my space feeling warm and wonderful. A multi-purpose musical adventure... how can you resist?

Wow, Raising the Vibe!!.......2005-11-23

Pretty incredible music that makes everything I do while listening seem to happen effortlessly. It shifts and "tunes up" the energy in the room and in me! The Chakra alignment is like a warm up to the magic of all the other instruments that weave in and out of the singing bowls. So you can stay really focused and present or drift off into deeply meditative states. Listening to the soothing music on this CD is one of the best prescriptions you can give yourself! If you want to journey to the far reaches of the universe, treat your self to their CRYSTAL PORTAL CD and get Journey to Wholeness for taking care of everything else!!

Lighten Up, Chill Out and Recharge.......2005-10-17

This is my favorite of all the meditation and singing crystal bowl music I own and I have a huge collection. Initially, I used it for meditation in the morning before work and then again when I got home. It left me calm for the day and recharged at night. Then I thought to put it on while paying bills and doing stressful chores. The resonance of the crystal bowl tones had an immediate effect. I was able to focus and breathe with ease while I completed my tasks. The sound quality is superb and you get all the beautiful overtones that can only come on a live recording. And the effect is lasting. For a real vacation, listen to this CD with headphones.

Average customer rating: Deep Peace: Music For Yoga & Relaxation Children's Lullaby Deep Peace: Music For Yoga & Relaxation The title of this CD says it perfectly! Makes Elevator Music Seem Like Beethoven

Deep Peace: Music for Yoga and Relaxation Todd Norian Manufacturer: Todd Norian ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bija: Soothing Music and Mantras for Yoga and Relaxation Yoga Zone: Music for Yoga Practice Yoga Zone: Music for Meditation The Spirit of Yoga Yoga Rhythm ASIN: B00004Y3VX Release Date: 1996-06-25

Tracks:

1. Heart Space
2. Body of Light
3. Deep Peace

Album Description

Gentle, soothing, and meditative, this is an excellent music tape for yoga practitioners and teachers. Consists of two flowing improvisations for movement, and one very slow, mesmerizing piece for relaxation. Digital piano. 60 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

Deep Peace: Music For Yoga & Relaxation.......2003-06-27

This CD is so universal for me. There are many uses for this CD which include yoga class during relaxation, at night to fall asleep to and for those days I just listen to it for pleasure and become more centered. It is one of my most used CD. Very glad I found it and have shared it with many friends who find it very helpful at many different times in their lives.

Children's Lullaby.......2003-05-07

We have used Todd Norian's CD every night to get children to sleep. They would not be without this soothing music to fall asleep. Thank you Todd for creating something so unique that we can not live without it.

Deep Peace: Music For Yoga & Relaxation.......2003-05-03

The first time I heard Todd's Deep Peace was in a yoga class at Kripalu Center.
I cried. Since then I have played it for my yoga students and
every time someone asks me what I am playing because it is so beautiful and moving. I even bought a case of CD's because I wanted to share this great CD with my friends and family..I sold some to my students too.

The real critic in my house was my sweet cocker spaniel (she passed away recently). I used to leave Deep Peace on for her when I would leave the house to calm her down. She suffered separation anxiety. It was her favorite CD. How do I know?
I would often come home and see her sleeping by my portable stereo. She did not do this with any other tape or CD. She would also recognize it when I put it on and you could see the calmness roll over her. I know this music comforted her as much as it still comforts me.

The title of this CD says it perfectly!.......2003-05-02

The music is like a warm, soothing presence that nurtures a feeling of exactly what it says---deep peace. I use it regularly in my yoga classes and my students love it! I teach yoga in a wide variety of settings and this CD has become one of the essential items I take with me to every class. I can always count on it to help me create a peaceful, calm, meditative atmosphere no matter what the setting is. Track 3 is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL for relaxation. It's like floating on a gently flowing, beautiful current of sound.

Makes Elevator Music Seem Like Beethoven.......2002-08-25

What garbage! According to the liner notes the music was written while in a state of meditation. Well the "composer" might as well have been asleep. If I could take 10 minutes to write a simple computer program to generate this kind of fluff and market it properly, I could be a millionaire! All that is done is hold a note or two down on the synth and occasional play a different note. No form, melody, orchestration, etc. It makes those Andes flute improvisation relaxation CDs seem like James Galway on acid.

Average customer rating: "Harvest Home" Serves Up a Feast Amazing Exquisite Exquisite Emotional and poignant

Harvest Home Manufacturer: Gothic Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Foster, Stephen | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Christmas With the Dale Warland Singers Blue Wheat December Stillness Christmas Echoes, Vol. 1 Cathedral Classics ASIN: B000B8QFBY Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

1. Beautiful River (Shall We Gather At The River)
2. Simple Gifts
3. She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain
4. Peace
5. McKay
6. A La Claire Fontaine
7. Deep River
8. We Gather Together
9. Not One Sparrow Is Forgotten
10. Cindy
11. Gentle Annie
12. We Shall Walk Through The Valley In Peace
13. The Water Is Wide
14. By And By
15. The Old Church
16. Lay Me Low
17. The Road Home

Album Description

This CD is the second of the final CDs to be issued by The Dale Warland Singers, who disbanded in 2004. The program is a "harvest" of popular songs, hymns and spirituals, including "Simple Gifts," "Deep River," and "We Gather Together". The Grammy-nominated Dale Warland Singers were specialists in performing American works. Includes 16-page booklet with full texts and notes on the works! The Dale Warland Singers CDs are among the best selling American choral CDs in recent history. This CD is a "volume 2" of their best seller, Blue Wheat, issued previously on ACC. Based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, the Dale Warland Singers were recognized as one of the world's foremost a cappella choral ensembles. This 40-voice professional choir recently celebrated its 31st and final season of concerts, tours, radio broadcasts, and critically acclaimed recordings, following the retirement of founder and director Dale Warland.

Customer Reviews:

"Harvest Home" Serves Up a Feast.......2006-03-10

Most CD recordings of choral music do not attract the attention of the population at large, and "Harvest Home" is clearly an exception. Word came to me about this remarkable album through a fellow faculty member at the Boston Conservatory. He was rightly proud of having written two of the arrangements, but prouder still of the fact that it had become a red-hot bestseller through the word-of-mouth network of choristers all over the country. Needless to say, I was curious but a bit skeptical. Generally, things that become that popular have an aesthetic downside. I ordered my copy from Amazon and got it just before I left to go to a concert with a couple of musician friends. We were frankly thrilled with the quality of the singing, the beautifully shaped nuances, and the richness of the several of the arrangements. It is clear that its popularity among choral singers has to do with the musical material, as with its execution. The arrangements are based on mostly religious American folk songs and show off the delicate intonational skills of Dale Warland's legendary group. It's just the kind of thing that church choir members can really appreciate, but unfortunately cannot stand up to repeated listing -- it has to be the work of great composers for me to hear recordings over and over again. Nevertheless, I played it for my choral group, and they jumped all over it. That's the market audience. Bravo, Mr. Warland.

Amazing.......2005-12-26

I've been a fan of the Dale Warland Singers for a long time, and attended many of their concerts. This recording displays perfectly what the choir was capable of. I listen to it constantly. Many of these arrangements are the best I've heard of these songs. "Deep River" is better than that of Chanticleer or Cantus. "She'll be Comin Round the Mountain" is really fun. I got the chance to sing it a few years ago and will never forget it. You NEED to buy this CD. It's well worth the money.

Exquisite.......2005-12-18

Buy this album! This is the finest recording I have purchased this year. The exquisite tonality and the arrangements have kept me listening every day. The audio quality is outstanding - balanced, finely nuanced, lovely soundstage. If you enjoy choral music, purchase this album - NOW.

Exquisite.......2005-11-16

I purchased this on a whim and it is been in my 5-disc player ever since. I have always loved choral settings of folk songs and hymns (with one exception - "The Water is Wide" should never ever ever be sung by a chorus - it doesn't work, but it is the only track I skip on this disc). The selections are all old favorites in often harmonically lush arrangements. Hawley's arrangement of "Not One Sparrow" is transcendent and has become my morning prayer, "Lay Me Low" my evening meditation. The singing is as near perfect as can be, musicality is stunning, and technical merits are high. I cannot recommend this disc enough.

Emotional and poignant.......2005-11-07

On Harvest Home, the Dale Warland Singers delve into the rich legacy of mostly American sacred and folk music. With the lush vocal orchestrations and thoughtful arrangements, many of these familiar songs take on new life and emotional depth.

As a boy, I grew up in the Mennonite church tradition and one of the distinctive things about our church services was the a cappella 4-part harmony. As I got older, I thought this was a bit odd and wished we used instruments in church like most people. In looking back now, I am thankful for that tradition and what it taught me about music and harmony.

Throughout high school I was involved with choral groups, doing several programs each year. The first year after high school I spent a few months at a religious school that had a long-standing tradition of chorale music. I well remember the hours of rehearsal to get the song just right, practicing enunciation and dynamics and expression.

So when I hear a group like the Dale Warland Singers, I have a small insight into the dedication it takes to do choral music at the level of this recording. These are singers and a director at the top of their game, with attention to detail everywhere, creativity in the arrangements and technical brilliance. And what a vocal range, with "how low can they go" bass and sopranos that my normal laptop headphones have trouble reproducing without distortion.

I've long been a fan of spirituals; they are at times moving to hear, at times playful and fun (and can be even more fun to sing). This album features a couple of my favorites: "Shall We Gather At The River" and "Deep River". Upon first hearing this rendition of the latter, I was nearly moved to tears by the stark beauty and emotional depth of this arrangement. It's a prime example of the power of music to take us places emotionally and connect us with the deeper feelings and longings of the soul.

In addition to several spirituals, there is a unique variety of other religious pieces pulled from the traditions of Quakers and Baptists among others. The album also mines some rich treasures from the Shaker tradition, including the comforting "Not One Sparrow Is Forgotten" and the poignant tenderness of "Lay Me Low', with the simple text of

Lay me low where the Lord can find me, where the Lord can own me, where the Lord can bless me

Not everything leans towards the serious or sacred though. A fun, light-hearted arrangement of "She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain" (arr. by Emma Lou Diemer) features bouncing bass lines and lots of syncopation and sibilance to keep things interesting. And the traditional Dixie folk song "Cindy" tells the story of a heartsick man with tongue-in-cheek lyrics that playfully bounce from part to part.

The liner notes are exceptional, with lots of helpful historic and musical notes on the various selections. This is one of the final albums from The Dale Warland Singers after 31 years. The group disbanded in May 2004 so that the founder Dale Warland could focus more on teaching, consulting and guest conducting. He certainly has left his mark on the choral landscape and this recording is no exception. Highly recommended if you appreciate choral music, especially traditional folk and sacred selections.

Average customer rating:

John Rutter: The Choral Collection Manufacturer: UCJ ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: John Rutter Collection The John Rutter Christmas Album Cambridge Singers Christmas Album Be Thou My Vision Distant Land: The Orchestra Collection ASIN: B000ASTECM Release Date: 2005-09-26

Tracks:

1. Look At The World
2. Of A Rose, A Lovely Rose
3. For The Beauty Of The Earth
4. Hymn To The Creator Of Light
5. Lord, Make Me An Instrument Of The Peace
6. Deep River
7. Lord Bless You And Keep You
8. All Things Bright And Beautiful
9. Pie Jesu
10. Sanctus
11. A Clare Benediction
12. Lord Of The Dance
13. Be Thou My Vision
14. A Gaelic Blessing
15. Gift Of Music
16. O Waly Waly
17. I Know Where I'm Going
18. Keel Row
19. Willow Song
20. Golden Slumbers
21. Sans Day Carol
22. Mary's Lulabby

Album Description

This CD contains John's most essential choral music and is released just days before his 60th birthday. Rutter is best known as a composer of choral music and so this disc is a fitting way to celebrate. The disc surveys a variety of the composer's styles and accomplishments from his career including a few rarities as well as his best-loved pieces, both sacred and secular. The works are performed by the Cambridge Singers, a choir that Rutter had formed in 1981 and which has gone on to attain astounding results. 22 tracks. Universal. 2005.

Album Details

A Collection of Essential Choral Music.

Average customer rating: Tami won't let you reflect Reflections on 'Reflections'

Reflections: A Guided Meditation Tami Briggs Manufacturer: Musical Reflections, Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Indigo Dreams: Adult Relaxation-Guided Meditation/Relaxation Techniques decrease anxiety, stress, anger (Indigo Dreams) The Ease of Being: Guided Meditations for Centering and Healing Awakening the Higher Self: Guided Meditations to the Angelic Realm Quiet Thoughts: Guided Meditation for Stress Reduction, helping you to slow down the thinking process Journey to the Crystal Palace: An Extra-Ordinary Guided Meditation ASIN: B000BMD9HS Release Date: 2005-09-01

Tracks:

1. Reflections with Breath Awareness voiceover
2. Contemplation with Heart Connection voiceover
3. Angelic Whispers with Life Questions voiceover
4. Soul's Longing with Deepest Yearnings voiceover
5. Anam Cara: Soul Friend with Grace voiceover
6. Love's Journey with Unconditional Love voiceover
7. Reflections (harp solo)
8. Contemplation (harp solo)
9. Angelic Whispers (harp solo)
10. Soul's Longing (harp solo)
11. Anam Cara: Soul Friend (harp solo)
12. Love's Journey (harp solo)

Product Description

"Reflections: A Guided Meditation" is a CD co-created with Barb Schommer, RN and Healing Touch instructor and Tami Briggs, Therapeutic Harpist. Barb’s soothing speaking voice and Tami's original harp compositions guide you on a contemplative journey and move you through a reflective process. This CD is designed to promote feelings of deep relaxation and peace, and to facilitate life reflection and review.

Customer Reviews:

Tami won't let you reflect.......2007-07-03

The use of a forceful, halting, overly enunciated speech pattern makes this a terrible disc for relaxation. None of the language seems to flow naturally from the speaker. Is she trying to "keep time" or end the spoken word before the harp solos? The first script leaves something to be desired, too. Harp music is nice, but the second track zaps you wide awake and the startling voice begins again. The music for track 2 is too active for drifting into peaceful place.

Reflections on 'Reflections'.......2005-11-16

Splendidly tranquil...soul soothing! For those who are new to meditation, this guided meditation gently transports you to deeper levels. For those who meditate regularly, this tool is a wonderful addition to your routine, with the combination of harp and voice calming your day. Enjoy!

Average customer rating: Stellar Majesty! Crystal Portal, Singing Bowl Journeys Wonderful crystal bowl music! Crystal Vibrations will enchant you-get ready to blast off!

Crystal Portal, Singing Crystal Bowl Journeys Elivia Melodey's Crystal Vibrations Manufacturer: Crystal Vibrations Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Journey To Wholeness - Singing Crystal Bowls for Healing and Wholeness SOUNDS OF LIGHT: The Pure Tones of Crystal Singing Bowls Terra Firma ~ Singing Crystal Bowls for Centering and Inner Peace Seven Metals Singing Bowls of Tibet CRYSTAL VOICES: The Harmonic Vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowls ASIN: B0002BBKAQ Release Date: 2004-04-28

Tracks:

1. Cellular Initiation
2. Beyond Time
3. Exultation
4. Concordance

Album Description

Lie back and relax into the entrancing rich sound landscape of crystalline tones and flute from the sound healers of Elivia Melodey's newly renamed Crystal Vibrations Music Ensemble. Like a huge ship pulling out of port, the first track is momentous in the pregnancy of the impending journey. The flute dissolves into the crystal tones only to reemerge and beacon you onward. Each of the four tracks progressively moves the listener to a more profound sense of joy, higher awareness and universal connection. Gradually the intensity of the droning and chiming of the many bowls and flute grows. The magical inspired rhythms entice you onward, into the continuum of the spiraling energy of life. You are invited to journey out into light-filled realms of the universe on these unique sonic waves and experience harmonic unification with all life. The extraordinary tones on this unique collection will take you to into new vibrations of love and peace.

Crystal Portal was produced during the Lunar Eclipse on the Harmonic Concordance (November, 8, 2003) when a powerful infusion of love energy was experienced on Earth. The six-pointed planetary configuration that occurred on this date signaled the coming together of heaven and earth, through the human heart, for a new integration of the masculine and feminine energies. It was a turning point for the future destiny of all humanity.

RECORDED LIVE, this work is an inspired blend of 39 crystal singing bowls, silver transverse flute, bells, Celtic harp, gong, water drum and other instruments. The haunting melodies are seemingly simple, yet the flavor of this energy infusion has grown in complexity with each successive album from this ensemble. A new musical style, which crosses the boundaries of jazz, world music and new age, it is all of these and more. Made with the intention to assist humanity in all ways, it is perfect for deep listening, relaxation, meditation and healing. Total playing time 56 minutes

Customer Reviews:

Stellar Majesty!.......2005-10-14

This album is spell binding and totally entrancing. I would compare it to the music of Andreas Vollenweider or any of Kitaro's earlier works. Not your typical crystal bowl CD, (But then again, none of the Crystal Vibrations music is!)

Elivia has captured the journey into far space and back again with this seamless and superb album. You return again, but not to exactly where you started the trip, as you're different. It's like signing on to a musical translation of what ascension is all about. Every time I listen I get new insights about myself, and my own life journey and get Lighter! If you like to relax completely and move into new dimensions, this music is a must have!

Crystal Portal, Singing Bowl Journeys.......2004-11-05

This is my favorite crystal bowl CD! The flute adds a magical touch to the vibrations of the bowls. Thank you, Elivia and Cyrstal Vibrations Music Ensemble for such a beautiful gift! I honor you in the highest light!

Wonderful crystal bowl music!.......2004-08-22

I LOVE singing crystal bowls and the sounds they create. Elivia has a wonderful ensemble that blends the bowls with Native American flute, didgerdoo and other instruments. This is music to meditate to and I even use it to fall asleep to at night. This is a hour's worth of blissful sound that you feel on many levels.

Crystal Vibrations will enchant you-get ready to blast off!.......2004-06-21

Okay, I am a fan BUT you will love this new CD released in mid-June. The blend of crystal singing bowls, flute, and other instruments will take you into new realms. You might even experience visions as you meditate to this one! Add this to your library, you won't be disappointed.

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