Stillness of the Heart

Track Listings

1. Philly Sunshine

2. Vistas

3. Potomac Rain

4. Friends

5. Bay Song

6. Sharen's Joy

7. Don't Dream It's Over

8. Stillness of the Heart

9. My Favorite Place

10. Emma

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
An evocative collection of compositions for classical guitar. Peter's melodies are beautifully complimented by the virtuoso keyboards of John Drymon and the visionary percussion of Raphael Cruz.

Stillness of the Heart,Peter Fields,pfmusic,An evocative collection of melodic compositions for classical guitar beautifully complimented by visionary keyboards and percussion.

Stillness of the Heart

Nightingale
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An Ethereal Journey into Sleep

Mesmerizing, haunting...

Soothing, for babies AND parents

Perfect for Massage

Nightingale

Manufacturer: Sassy Sounds
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ASIN: B000086G1C
Release Date: 2002-12-01

Tracks:

All the Pretty Horses
Little Blue
Mozaique
Alef Bais
Nina's Peace
Luna Llena
A La Nana y La Buba
Arrorro
Magical Fish
Brahms Lullaby

Album Description

"Music that can wake you up to a peaceful place in the heart." --Derk Richardson, Yoga Journal

"One of my favorite albums of the year." --Bill Binkelman, KFAI-FM, Minneapolis

"Soulful ... sculptures of sound." --Larry Parnass, Daily Hampshire Gazette, Northampton, Mass.

"Spellbinding lullabies for children and adults alike. A perfect gift." --Mara Applebaum, New Age Retailer

"Listen to this CD and try to *not* feel your breath deepen, your body soften, and your mind relax and begin to melt. Go ahead. I dare you." --Sudhir Jonathan Foust, president of Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Lenox, Mass.

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The artistry of a classical musician.

The serenity of a yoga teacher.

NIGHTINGALE, the solo recording debut of the orchestral flutist-turned-improvisational artist Sarah Swersey, cuts straight to the heart, transporting the listener on a deeply inward journey to a place of emotion and stillness.

These improvised lullabies are far from being mere sleep aids--they're ideal accompaniment for yoga (Sarah is a Kripalu-trained teacher), massage, meditation, and relaxation, and the stunning solo flute sound most definitely stands up to active listening as well.

Half of the tracks in this enchanting collection are based on traditional melodies from a world of cultures: the Yiddish children's song "Alef Bas," the Sephardic lullaby "A La Nana y La Buba," and "Arrorro," a graceful Spanish song that Sarah used to perform in concert halls around Europe during her days as principal flutist with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Tenerife in the Canary Islands. True to her classical roots, Sarah also plays sweet variations on the Brahms Lullaby.

Perhaps most engaging, though, are Sarah's original compositions, particularly the emotionally charged 16-minute "Nina's Peace," dedicated to a cousin who died young. Another original, "Mozaique," evokes the sounds, sights, and smells of a family trip to Israel when Sarah was 7 years old.

NIGHTINGALE was co-produced by 2002 Grammy nominee David Darling, the innovative cellist who has featured Sarah's flute on three of his most recent improvisational recordings.

Customer Reviews:

An Ethereal Journey into Sleep.......2004-03-17

When you come across music as enchanting as "Sarah Swersey's Nightingale" it becomes increasingly difficult to describe the sheer electricity and vibration of this soul-lifting sound. Solo flute reaches new levels of creativity in the hands of Sarah Swersey. Not only will this music lull you to sleep or enhance your yoga practise, it surrounds you in a comforting blanket of long-forgotten memories.

Sarah began playing at the early age of 9 and then later earned her master's degree at Yale University School of Music. She has toured the United States, Soviet Union and Europe with the American Soviet Youth Orchestra. She also spent years as principal flutists with Oruesta Sinfonica de Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Since her return to her native New York, she has performed at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and at the Tanglewood Music Festival. Her music has been featured in Yoga Journal and Body & Soul.

She is also a trained and accredited Kripalu Yoga Teacher and her music does speak of the inward journey. She seems to excel at spontaneous expression and when she leaves the cage of sheet music at home, her true inner beauty is set free in spellbinding sounds.

It is as if you are being called by a dancing spirit winding its way into a mountainous region where the notes echo in the most mysterious of ways. Or perhaps it is a magical nightingale singing sweetly to you as you remember moments of your childhood when you felt safe and nurtured as you fell into a contented sleep. These are the dreams of babies or the fulfilled longings of the soul. Either way, this music will take you back to the most peaceful place in your life.

"Sounds echoing off walls of caves in the distance" explains the haunting quality, but doesn't even explain the sweet innocence and heart stirring elements of Sarah's playing. Then, there are elements of wistfulness, a lingering and delicate ambiance and mesmerizing elements that will lead you to a state of complete peace.

A number of tracks in this collection are improvised lullabies based on cultural favorites. This collection is haunting, calming, beautiful and inspired! A must-have CD for your relaxation collection. Sarah Swersey's music frees the heart.

~TheRebeccaReview.com

Mesmerizing, haunting..........2004-02-21

...soothing, soulful, devastatingly personal, and a thousand other descriptions that don't quite capture the effect of this deceptively simple music. This incredible CD could be used as medicine for anyone with high blood pressure or anxiety.

Soothing, for babies AND parents.......2003-12-11

The music on this disc is absolutely beautiful. Very peaceful and soothing. We started playing it for our newborn at bedtime from day one. She loves it...

Perfect for Massage.......2003-11-15

I'm a massage therapist, and most massage music is a combination of many musical instruments and ambient, synthesized sounds. While this can be nice, sometimes I long for the simplicity of one instrument played beautifully. Nightingale fills this longing. These songs are very relaxing, while never becoming bland.

Lenny: battlefield of love; if I could fall in love; yesterday is gone; stillness of heart; believe in me; pay to play; a million miles away; god save us all; dig in; you were in my heart; bank robber man; let's get high.

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Lenny: battlefield of love; if I could fall in love; yesterday is gone; stillness of heart; believe in me; pay to play; a million miles away; god save us all; dig in; you were in my heart; bank robber man; let's get high.
lenny kravitz
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000Q429J0

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Stillness of Heart
Lenny Kravitz
Manufacturer: Emi Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000063E62
Release Date: 2002-03-25

Album Details

Includes Exclusive Acoustic Tracks Along with the Video for the Title Track.

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Heart of Hearing

Manufacturer: bw music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CA3AKK
Release Date: 2005-08-23

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Relaxing!
It really does lower your heart rate
Soothing, centering, calming..

Twilight

Manufacturer: Sally Wood
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005UJTC
Release Date: 2001-11-23

Tracks:

Sicilienne by Faure
Pavane by Faure
Trio for Two Flutes and Harp by Berlioz
Romance by Glinka
Canzona by Bertona
Siciliano by Bach
En Bateau by Debussy
Arioso by Bach
The Swan by Saint-Saens
Intermezzo by Mascagni
Thais Meditation by Massenet
Entr'acte from Carmen by Bizet
1st Gymnopedie by Satie

Album Description

Meditative Music selected and arranged to lower the listener's heart rate.

Customer Reviews:

Relaxing!.......2002-08-13

I found this CD pure magic. The music is relaxing and I would recommend it to everyone. I listen to this cd at the end of a stressfull day and I relax. Highly recomended.

It really does lower your heart rate.......2002-08-12

This CD says that it's supposed to lower your heart rate and it really does! It's also totally pleasant to listen to. A very good arrangement of some excellent music.

Soothing, centering, calming.........2002-08-12

I love this uplifting CD! I turn it on just as I am getting into bed and the beautiful and ethereal sounds lull me into tranquil dreams. Listening to Zenaida has proved to be very addictive, a lovely ritual I've happily incorporated into my daily life. I recommend the CD as a wonderful gift for anyone needing a refreshing antidote to the stresses we all face, for anyone you love! In the shadow of recent world events the sounds of Zenaida provide a touchstone, us a reminder of unseen light during dark times.

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Stillness of Heart
Lenny Kravitz
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
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ASIN: B00009RDH1
Release Date: 2003-06-17

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Stillness of the Heart
Lenny Kravitz
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
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ASIN: B00005UE45
Release Date: 2002-02-12

Tracks:

Stillness Of Heart
Stillness Of Heart (Acoustic Version)
Flowers For Zoe (Acousic Version)
Dig In (Video)

Album Description

Import single off the 2001 album, 'Lenny'. Tracks, 'Stillness Of Heart' & three non-LP tracks, 'Stillness Of Heart' (Acoustic Version), 'Flowers For Zoe' (Acoustic Version) & 'Dig In' (Video).

Album Details

From the Hit Album 'lenny', Including an Acoustic Version and the Enhanced Video of 'dig In'!

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Stillness of the Heart
Peter Fields
Manufacturer: pfmusic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000859OJ
Release Date: 2003-01-07

Tracks:

Philly Sunshine
Vistas
Potomac Rain
Friends
Bay Song
Sharen's Joy
Don't Dream It's Over
Stillness of the Heart
My Favorite Place
Emma

Album Description

An evocative collection of compositions for classical guitar. Peter's melodies are beautifully complimented by the virtuoso keyboards of John Drymon and the visionary percussion of Raphael Cruz.