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Like a cleansing tune-up of the energetic field. I come away feeling vibrant, clear, energized and connected.

Product Description
Music to Amplify Energy and Body Work and Develop Intuition. Music for enhanced Shakuhachi & Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls. Experience the sonic vibrations of the quartz crystal bowls and world flutes to help restore your naturally occurring, harmonious patterns of relaxation, health and joy.

In their CD, "deeper", Life In Balance intentionally releases the inherent healing and clearing powers stored in the chakra-tuned quartz crystal bowls and the natural Zen enlightenment properties of the Shakuhachi flutes. This CD creates a sonic-web that lovingly surrounds the listener in an environment of deeper intuition and knowledge where healing, completion, synchronicity and re-connection with the higher self occurs.

Everything we require and everything we need is already encoded within us.

This CD is a solidified form of vibrational medicine assisting in the balancing of our electromagnetic bio-fields. This music also helps in the re-patterning of cells through a system of entrainment on a molecular level. Using the high frequency transmission of chakra-tuned quartz bowls and Shakuhachi flutes, Life In Balance creates a sonic environment for pure vibrational restoration to activate the listener’s own intuitive and self-healing abilities.

Life In Balance uses instruments made up of silica and carbon - tools tuned to the human energy systems speaking directly to our evolving DNA.

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Average customer rating: Rick James is amazing!!!! Rick James' new CD, "Deeper Still" Good; not great Rick James Grown Folk Funk n Roll This one's a keeper!

Deeper Still Rick James Manufacturer: Stone City Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: If Only The Confessions of Rick James: Memoirs of a Super Freak Something To Talk About In My Songs Planet Earth ASIN: B000OMCHXM Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

1. Deeper Still
2. Guinnevere
3. Stop It
4. Taste
5. Stroke
6. Do You Wanna Play
7. Not Alone
8. Sapphire
9. Maybe
10. Secrets
11. Funk Wit Me

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At the time of his death in 2004, the indomitable Rick James was in the process of unleashing yet another wave of freakiness on the general populace. He had penned 10 songs, half of what he hoped would become a double-disc set, and holed himself up in his L.A. home studio to record them. Though the project never came to fruition as he envisioned it, Deeper Still culls the tracks he had in the can plus a single cover, and it opens wide a window on the freak-master's mindset in his final days. The gentle title song swerves away from empty come-ons and excessive suavity to celebrate romance and (of all things) commitment, and a later track, "Sapphire," again dispenses with signature slinkiness in favor of affirmation--here, strong black women see some love. Evidence of James's fabled "sex, drugs, and funk & soul" lifestyle peek through on the steamy "Do You Want to Play" and the autobiographical cuts "Taste" and "Stroke," but mostly Deeper Still represents a mellowing. "Guinnevere," the cover, is a great example: James, who was still in fine vocal form, gets comfortable with a meandering David Crosby meditation on a green-eyed lady who longs, above all, to be set free. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Rick James is amazing!!!!.......2007-07-28

I have been a Rick James fan since about 1980 and have always loved his music and brilliant talent. I bought this cd not expecting alot but it is absolutely worth every penny. Rick's voice is amazing all the way through. He mellowed a little bit but so have we all. I highly recommend this if you are a Rick James fan, you won't be dissapointed at all.

Rick James' new CD, "Deeper Still".......2007-06-29

I would give 5 stars to Rick Jame's latest CD for how much I have played it and loved it since I purchased it last week! In honor of Rick - I appreciate the fact that the record producer pushed to have this CD released! My fave song is "Stop It.." I hear it in my head constantly. I also enjoyed "Deeper Still" and "Taste". "Do you Wanna Play?" with Howard Hewitt was quite simply a classic Rick ballad. He had (and always will) have a unique voice; you always knew it was Rick. I have been a fan of Rick's since he and the Stone City Band first toured in Oakland - even checked out Prince as the "opening act for Rick". He was "the Man" back in the day and will be missed always...

Rick James was a musical genious and definitely the "King of Funk"!!If you are a true Rick James fan (and loved his vocals and ballads), pick up this CD! If you miss the old Rick with the upbeat, fast-paced songs, this CD isn't for you. It is for the true Rick James fans that saw "Deeper Still" into who Rick was, a soulful balladeer....

Enjoy!

Good; not great Rick James.......2007-06-23

It was a welcome posthumous gift from the King of Punk Funk. The album boasts some interesting twists such as Howard Hewitt on vocals even (though the song is dreadful) and the inclusion of a remarkable cover of the CSN classic, Guineverre (a stroke of genius and a throwback to Rick's early pre motown days that made me want to go get out my Great White Cane album). But the nasty, new wave edge that Rick James funk has always had is in short supply (after Stroke and Not Alone, that is pretty much it). You can hear some invisible R&B producers and writers attempting to get him back on urban radio and BET. The cheesy liners notes and packaging give the set a very low budget, independent look - there arent even any player credits even though there is an insert to hype the forthcoming book. Stone City Records could have taken a cue from Prince's NPG Records on art direction. The fuzzy cover photo looks as though it was taken the morning after an all night coke binge.

I went to Rick's last album, Urban Rhapsody, and it is alot beter than this one. That album is vintage Rick without being dated or "over-modernized" - it was a shame that it didnt get more commercial recognition because it was his best since Throwin' Down. Deeper Still should have been in the same vein. It actually is to some extint as half of it sounds like outtakes that didnt make the cut for Rhapsody - maybe they are since Rick was long gone by the time this album surfaced. Don't get me wrong. It is not bad - in fact it is good overall with a few cuts saving it from being slightly less than mediocre. You have to be a hardcore Rick James fan to appreciate it fully - I think. I have been one myself since Mary Jane -- but I know will be bored with this album in a month.

Grown Folk Funk n Roll.......2007-06-08

I know some of you will beg to differ but I am the BIGGEST RICK JAMES fan ever! I never missed a concert and bought every album that he released. I waited for 2 1/2 long years for this album to be released and when it finally was I was no where near disapointed. A lot of folk want to harp on his legal troubles and the deamons in his life but push that crap aside and listen to the genius that was Rick James. From "COME GET IT" to "URBAN RAPSODY", the funk was alive and kickin. His voice was one of the best in music. We have all heard the classics (YOU AND I, MARY JANE, BUSTIN OUT, FIRE IT UP, GIVE IT TO ME BABY, SUPERFREAK etc), but take the time to listen to Rick's ballads and I'm not just talking about "FIRE & DESIRE" and "EBONY EYES". One listen to "JEFFERSON BALL" from the Bustin Out album or "MY LOVE" from the "THROWIN DOWN" album and you too should be convinced that his voice was superior to most. This new album "DEEPER STILL" will go down as a classic. After all the drama in his life, "DEEPER STILL" represents RICK JAMES THE ADULT. The title track is tearing adult radio down and shows that the funk in him still lives...it never died. His remake of "GUINNEVERE" is simply beautiful. The groovy "STOP IT" is straight riding music and could possibly be the next single from this album. "DO YOU WANNA PLAY" with JOHNNY GILL and HOWARD HEWITT is a stone cold blue lights in the basement joint and Rick more than holds his own with two of R&B's greatest voices ever. "SAPPHIRE" is his ode to the black woman (i.e. EBONY EYES). It's a beautiful song (BLOW DANNY)! This album will not disappoint. From the funk of "NOT ALONE" and "STROKE" (about his trying times) to the smoothness of "Maybe" Rick was headed back to the top of the charts with this one. PICK IT UP...you will totally love it. Too bad he's not here to enjoy the success that could have been (or will be). Imagine a video for "DEEPER STILL"...
RIP JAMES AMBROSE JOHNSON JR, (aka SLICK RICK JAMES). I miss you brother !

This one's a keeper!.......2007-06-02

Rick James was the type of musician that left you never knowing what to expect when purchasing his music, aside from knowing that in the end a good time was to have been had by all. This album is just the same and the outcome no different! My official review can be found on soultracks.com but I have to say that this is one of the best albums I've have had the pleasure of reviewing recently. Diversity through earch song, with nothing sounding vaguely similar to any song previously played. A blend of uptempo, ballad, mellow, funky grooves makes "Deeper Still" one for your personal collection!

Average customer rating: Soothing Very good new age-native fusion EARTH CENTERED MUSIC Indian Welk Sacred Spirit Drums

Sacred Spirit Drums David and Steve Gordon Manufacturer: Sequoia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Environmental | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Nature | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sacred Earth Drums Drum Medicine Sacred Spirit: Chants and Dances of the Native Americans Sacred Spirit, Vol. 2: More Chants and Dances of the Native Americans Sacred Drum Visions: 20th Anniversary Collection ASIN: B000008QVX Release Date: 1998-10-06

Tracks:

1. Sunrise Ritual
2. Calling The Sacred Beat
3. Shaman's Dance
4. Path With A Heart
5. Within The Cloud Lodge
6. Spirit Vision
7. Mother Earth, Father Sky
8. Gift Of The Eagle
9. Flowering Tree
10. Rainbow Hoop

Album Description

Native-American Flute and Incan Pan Pipe melodies soar over Tribal Drums from around the world, Guitars, Keyboards and Nature Sounds (with wolf, eagle, coyote and humpback whale). Following up their best seller, Sacred Earth Drums, the Gordons take you deeper into their healing Shamanic journey to the heart of rhythm. Feel the compelling beat of Mother Earth - move your body and join the dance for the reverence of life!

Customer Reviews:

Soothing.......2007-07-12

I used various tracks from this CD for a Cub Scout ceremony and it really set the mood..I searched on Amazon for 3 hours trying to find the right drum music and this is certainly it !

Very good new age-native fusion.......2005-06-10

Discount the self-important blather from "professional" drummers and First Nation/Capitolized Ethnic Group people you see here and buy this CD if you enjoy better quality new age music in a native vein. This CD and its highly successful predecessor was NEVER meant to be a hard-core exploration of genuine Native American drumming, flute or chanting, though it masterfully incorporates such music alongside other simple nativist percussion. Yes, persons looking outside the world music (or new age) genres for actual Native chanting and drumming may be disappointed, but it never hurts to open your ears to new things. But if that's too hard and you crave the "real thing," may I suggest Tokeya Inajin, Dik Darnell or Carlos Nakai.

EARTH CENTERED MUSIC.......2005-04-28

I HEARD THIS CD IN A SPIRITUAL SERVICE. I ENJOYED IT! I SEARCH IN THE WEB AND I BOUGHT IT! I LISTEN IT IN THE CAR OR WHEN I WANT TO FEEL MY SELF "EARTH CENTERED". REALLY IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR "DRUMS" LIKE IN LATIN MUSIC, MODERN MUSIC, IT ISNT.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SOFT/ACTIVE RELAXING MUSIC, SO THAT YOU CAN FEEL ONE WITH THE EARTH, AND YOU GET FLASH BACK OF OTHER PRIMITIVES TIMES, THIS IS FOR YOU. THAT'S MY EXPERIENCE.

Indian Welk.......2004-10-18

Although this may sound pleasant to some people I would imagine it's an insult to others. Just another example of the exploitation of the true Americans. It's like there was a Lawrance Welk of native American music only worse. An equivelant might be buying a Metallica cd and hearing Madonna music coming from the speakers. You expected something with some real spirit but you got watered down syrupy bubblegum music instead. It's not the real thing. Besides that I'm a professional drummer, and I'm definitly not impressed with the drumming. But having said that, if you just want some pop music to listen to and delude yourself that your listening to real native American music then this is for you.

It would probably be better to rename it and put a different picture on the cover that would be less insulting to the people it's making a mockery of and more suitable to the disco minded crowd it's apparently trying to foster.

Sacred Spirit Drums.......2004-04-28

My husband is First Nation and has played on traditional Pow Wow drums. The music on this CD seems very contrived. I think it is better to get real First Nation drum music rather than to turn it into this unrecognizable, synthesized and distorted electronic sound. It is being "passed off" as Native. To me it it is not Native. It sounded, well, sorry, but, it sounded tacky. I don't know if Mr. Gordon is First Nation. Some of it even seems to be somewhat African, which would be appropriate if it where meant to be African in nature. But, all in all, it's far to "Hollywood" for me. And we all know how "Hollywood" has mis-informed the world about our First Nation's history. But, I guess the bottom line for the producers of this type of CD is - this stuff sells.
The drum is the heartbeat of Mother Earth. Her heart is not heard with this rendition.

Average customer rating: I Am Not Alone Was looking for Christian music to inspire me Awesome Father/Daughter dance song Natalie Grant- Deeper Life Great Album!

Deeper Life Natalie Grant Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stronger Awaken Believe Worship With Natalie Grant and Friends Brave ASIN: B000087BHE Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

1. Deeper Life
2. Days Like These
3. Love Without Limits
4. Within Me
5. I Will Be
6. Always Be Your Baby
7. That's When I'll Give Up (On Loving You)
8. Salvation
9. I Desire
10. Live for Today
11. I Am Not Alone
12. No Sign Of It (Humberto Gatica Radio Edit)

Album Description

2003 release on Curb Records epitomizes the depth of Natalie's range and scope. Twelve inspiring tracks including the bonus track 'No Sign Of It'. Natalie is confirmed to appear on 11 Women of faith dates in 2003.

Customer Reviews:

I Am Not Alone.......2007-01-07

I bought this CD out of the "on sale" bin at the Christian book store, and so glad I did. Wow - I love it! So worth every dime and more! I love music that reminds me of the Lord's faithfulness... the music, but especially the lyrics, are so good. Natalie is extremely blessed with a beautiful God-given voice. She is full of passion when she sings. My husband and I both love this CD. Especially, "I Am Not Alone" and "I Desire". Actually, overall, I like all the songs. I've since bought two more of her CD's.

Was looking for Christian music to inspire me.......2006-05-27

I found it! This cd is very inspiring, the lyrics are beautiful and the sound is wonderful. My biggest apprehension about Christian music was that the artists might not sound like the popular, secular music that I was used to. She sounds like Celine Dion, except Celine only sings about mushy love and Natalie's songs are deep and inspiring. I thank God for her talent and willingness to share it with the rest of us.

Awesome Father/Daughter dance song.......2005-09-07

On this album, the song, "Always be your baby", is an incredible song for fathers/daughters. It is especially appropos to those of us getting married at a later age (or a second marriage). Prepare yourself for a good tear jerker, though, if you have a close relationship with your Dad. This one song makes the whole album worthwhile.

Natalie Grant- Deeper Life.......2005-05-18

Anyone who is spiritual or just likes to listen to a great vocalist will love the Natalie Grant CD. She's an amazing singer with great faith insight and depth. I'm a big Christian Music fan and she is my favorite artist. Not your typical gospel music but a great pick-up to my day. Youth and adults alike will enjoy this CD. My personal favorite is Days like this (track 2). The lyrics send a powerful message that is positive and a great relief from the negativity of the world. Besides, the way she switches her style to accommodate all types of listners is magnificent.

Great Album! .......2004-09-06

If there were 10 stars, this album would be one of them! Great songs! A few are more energetic and a couple are more mellow. I would definately give this album 2 THUMBS UP!

Average customer rating: He's got his Dad's vocal style and his Mom's rhythm

Deeper Than Gravity Ben Taylor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Lady Magic Another Run Around the Sun E.P. #1 Famous Among the Barns Another Run Around the Sun ASIN: B000JBXOYE Release Date: 2006-10-03

Tracks:

1. Nothing I Can Do
2. I Try
3. Digest
4. You Belong To Me
5. Lady Magic
6. Glory Box

Customer Reviews:

He's got his Dad's vocal style and his Mom's rhythm.......2006-10-24

When I put this CD on, the last name on the cover didn't jump out at me right away. Not sure why. Then the first words of young Taylor came out of my speakers and I knew his dad had to be James. Heck, even his uncle Livingston sounds like James. But Ben has a personality all his own, getting lots of the rhythm structure from his mom, Carly Simon.

Taylor wrote two of the five songs on this "EP". Only "Lady Magic" has the James Taylor feel while the other "Digest" has just enough "hip hop" rhythm to let you know it's the 21st Century, yet the stripped down acoustic arrangement gives it a relaxed feeling. I thought I'd had enough of Macy Gray's "I Try", Taylor gives it new life. (On the final track, "Glory Box". Taylor shares vocals with Meredith Sheldon, who actually sounds not unlike Gray).

The one song that I think fails is the standard "You Belong To Me". Though written in the 1930s that song belongs to The Duprees. It really seems out of place.

But, heck, this is a sampler, more or less, and has a list price of less than six bucks. It's a good introduction to the next generation of Taylors.

Steve Ramm
"Anything Phonographic"

Average customer rating: butter without the fat Mobetta1 Reviews didn't reach potential of first CD good mix of jazz and slow jams A well-kept secret surprise & a very good cd!

Deeper Pete Belasco Manufacturer: Compendia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Get It Together Pure Ultrablue Stay with Me Evolution of Robin Thicke ASIN: B0001L3LV8 Release Date: 2004-04-27

Tracks:

1. Hurry Hurry
2. Deeper
3. I'll Come To You
4. Keep On
5. Too Close
6. Crazy
7. Fool's World
8. Nia
9. Wonderful Woman
10. Zoe
11. People Ask Me

Album Description

Billboard Magazine kicked off 2004 with a cover story on re-emergence of the soul music movement, noting that new artists are makeing their presence felt.

Enter Pete Belasco with Deeper

Lush and seductive, Deeper plumbs the retro-feel of classic, sexy R&B grooves while staying contemporary.

Fans of Belasco are slavishly devoted to Get It Together, his 1997 debut album. Get It Together was described by Jazziz as "brilliant R&B, blues and jazz fusion" and by Hits as containing "slow R&B grooves (that) promise to seduce you into a bed not made since Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On'."

Deeper has already sparked interest in the UK, where the album reach the #1 position on Jazz FM.

Pete Belasco's Deeper is poised to make its mark: sensual, silky music that just begs to lead the Soul Music movement.

Customer Reviews:

butter without the fat.......2007-06-18

will not go into a bragfest about this cd ! this is one of the most silky and smooth jazz/rnb/neo-soul cd's since REMY SHAND, all purpose listening,a sonic delight for good music lovers ........TIMELESS

Mobetta1 Reviews.......2007-01-23

Pete Belasco's Deeper is one of my all time favorite jazzy sensual mellow mood collections.

didn't reach potential of first CD.......2006-03-27

I was introduced to Belasco's music because I wrote music profiles for a marketing company for about a year, before I would write the review I would find their music on the internet and listen to a portion. I was very impressed by this man and still am with this one. I bought the first one which was hard to find in Texas, had to order online. this one didn't reach the potential of the first but was still great..hope he keeps up the great work

good mix of jazz and slow jams.......2006-01-22

This is a great smooth album. Belasco has done it again. Smooth and sultry vocals. Lee smoothnetradio.com

A well-kept secret surprise & a very good cd!.......2005-10-23

I bought Belasco's "Deeper" on a whim, having never heard his music and based solely on a friend's recommendation. I like it a lot. Upon hearing the first track, I immediately thought of Curtis Mayfield, and then later read Belasco's liner notes where he credits Mayfield and the Isley Brothers; and their influences definitely come through in Belasco's music. He's effective as a vocal and instrumental soloist.

What I really liked about this cd is it's ability to "play well with others". When I want to shuffle 4-5 cds together, Belasco's "Deeper" mixes well with newer artists such as Joss Stone and Kem; or another mix with some old-school Ramsey Lewis and Roberta Flack. Also, Belasco's instrumental tracks nicely complemented other cds like Joyce Cooling and Walter Beasley.

Belasco's "Deeper" is like a fresh sound that you know you've heard before. And it's like hearing it again-- for the first time.

Average customer rating: you gotta dig a little deeper As good as it gets Sorry ... Not One of DL&Q's best Tight, upbeat bluegrass "Lawson weaves all the elements of bluegrass into his sound"

You Gotta Dig a Little Deeper Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver , and Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: He Lives in Me Marbletown The Grascals 40 More Behind the Picture Than the Wall ASIN: B0007GAEPI Release Date: 2005-03-29

Tracks:

1. Heartbreak Number Nine
2. Four Walls
3. The Girl in the Valley
4. You Gotta Dig A Little Deeper
5. Saving Grace
6. Rosine
7. Girl From West Virginia
8. Blues For My Darling
9. Love Me As Youd Love the Rain
10. What Aint To Be, Just Might Happen
11. Oak Valley Girl
12. When Im Knee Deep in Bluegrass

Album Description

Doyle Lawson stands as one of the prime architects of modern bluegrass, with his career now spanning four decades. In addition to his achievements as an arranger, mandolin player, vocalist, and bandleader, Lawson is best known for infinitely widening the bluegrass gospel repertoire while ingeniously applying the rigorous precision of gospel harmony to secular songs. In the process, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver have been recognized with four consecutive Vocal Group of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association. For his Rounder Records debut, Lawson has assembled a stellar collection that highlights the continuing evolution of his unique vision. Joined by Jamie Dailey (guitar, vocals), Barry Scott (bass, vocals), Jesse Stockman (fiddle), and Terry Baucom (banjo, vocals), Lawson expertly weaves together elements of bluegrass, country, and gospel into a sound only definable as that of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver.

Customer Reviews:

you gotta dig a little deeper.......2007-03-22

Doyle Lawson and quicksilver...awesome cd best gospel you will find..they will bring you to tears...but wut with a uptempo dig a little deeper which played an cmt channel it gives you the best of upbeat bluegrass and gospel..must hear song saving grace..written my jerry salley.

As good as it gets.......2005-09-24

If you have any affection for bluegrass you'll love this.

Sorry ... Not One of DL&Q's best.......2005-08-09

I really enjoy Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, especially their gospel music. This is their first release for Rounder Records. I suspect the content and flow of this album represents a strong influence by the record company and not the usual freedom which Doyle Lawson has had in the past to pick the song lineup. Perhaps they were just trying to "break the mold" so to speak and stay away from heavy gospel content. I'm not sure where that came from, but to me it causes this release to come across as forced and mechanical rather than natural and flowing.

Don't get me wrong, the musicianship and especially the vocals are top notch, but for me this does not make up for the material selected for this release. Go back and listen to some of the soulful and sincere music from their previous releases and then compare it to this album.

I will be going back to listen to Rock My Soul and the older DL&Q material and You Gotta Dig a Little Deeper will probably be a very infrequent visitor in my CD player. If this is how DL&Q is going to be with Rounder, then in my opinion we would all have been better off without that relationship.

- Scriptor

Tight, upbeat bluegrass.......2005-05-29

Bluegrass legend surrounded by up-and-coming talents - check. Tight, multipart harmonies - check. Hot acoustic picking - check. To those who don't actively follow bluegrass, it's difficult to discern the differences between one top-notch band and another. What truly distinguishes Lawson's combo is the use of gospel quartet singing within the bluegrass framework. Though he and his accompanists can sing high-lonesome two-parts, it's the sustained chordal notes, such as the acapella tag to "Four Walls" that will send shivers down your spine.

Lawson's fine mandolin and guitar playing are displayed throughout, and having passed the banjo to rejoining bandmate Terry Baucom, the band strikes a balance that keeps the extraordinary vocals front and center. Highlights include the train-whistle lost-love harmonies of "Heartbreak Number Nine," the title-cut's whimsical, folksy style, and the album's sole instrumental, "Rosine" (which is sure to have them dancing at summer festivals!). It's all put together so smoothly, that casual listeners might not catch the incredible heart and craft laid into this recording.

"Lawson weaves all the elements of bluegrass into his sound".......2005-04-27

Rounder Records presents their debut album with this label "You Gotta Dig a Little Deeper", featuring Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver...with Doyle Lawson on guitar/mandolin/vocals, Terry Baucom on banjo/vocals, Barry Scott on bass/vocals, Glen Duncan on fiddle, Jamie Dailey on guitar/rhythm guitar/vocals...a mixture of freshman and seniors (veterans) in the world of bluegrass...remincient of a barn dance with blends of tugging at your heartstrings...Lawson and his Quicksilver comrades deliver every note with a gospel edge to each tune they tackle.

Entire album is pure bluegrass from start to end...with the following tunes alphabetically and composer to boot:

BLUES FOR MY DARLING (Thomas Glenn Fletcher)
FOUR WALLS (Marvin Moore/George Campbell)
GIRL FROM WEST VIRGINIA (Clyde Denny/Marie Denny/Wade Hill)
GIRL IN THE VALLEY (Jamie Dailey)
HEARTBREAK NUMBER NINE (Barry Scott/Jamie Dailey)
LOVE ME AS YOU'D LOVE THE RAIN (Pete Goble/Leroy Drumm)
OAK VALLEY GIRL (Robert Gateley/Petr Vacek)
ROSINE (Doyle Lawson)
SAVING GRACE (Jerry Salley/Aaron Wilborn)
WHAT AIN'T TO BE, JUST MIGHT HAPPEN (Porter Wagoner)
WHEN I'M KNEE DEEP IN BLUEGRASS (Pete Goble)
YOU GOTTA DIG A LITTLE DEEPER (Carl H. Caldwell)

Pure vocalizing with high tenor harmony ringing in your ears...Lawson's mandolin solos are simply one of a kind, he is the best...one can only hope this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship between Rounder Records, Lawson and Quicksilver...Doyle Lawson played on Gibson "Lawson Signature Model" Mandolin, Terry Baucom played on Gibson "Terry Baucom Model" Banjo...they use D'Addarlo Strings exclusively...now this is the way bluegrass should sound...and O Brother this is just the way we like 'em!

Total Time: 39:00 on 12 Tracks ~ Rounder/Pgd 610557 ~ (3/29/2005)

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Average customer rating: Beautiful, spiritual, uplifting music Very pleased

A deeper surrender Manufacturer: Wild Dove Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: This Embrace The Offering Revealing Strategies of Ego (Audio CD) The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance In The Heart Of All Being ASIN: B00006IFSP Release Date: 2002-08-06

Tracks:

1. Do you hear the music
2. Always here
3. Meet me
4. Pulling in the oars
5. All in free
6. Open Secret
7. Rest in the self
8. The Satguru song
9. Parrish Light
10. Only this love
11. Meet me (reprise)

Album Description

Kirtana's latest release. New Age Vocal/ Acoustic. Contemporary, poetic ballads. Some quiet. Some moderately upbeat. With accompaniment on cello, flute, piano, tabla, electric violin, guitar, etc. in New Folk or Pop stylings. The subject matter: divine love, unity with all of creation, the truth of who we are. Guest artists include: David Darling, Melissa Phillippe, Barry Phillips and more.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful, spiritual, uplifting music.......2007-07-30

Yea for Kirtana. She has a magical voice and magical words! Very spiritually soothing.

Very pleased.......2007-03-31

Prompt service. This was a gift and the recipiant was very pleased.

Average customer rating: Beyond Beautiful... Not quite as strong as SAND AND WATER but close Simple, beautiful, pure-- Listen to this with an open mind. Unspeakable loveliness!

Deeper Still Beth Nielsen Chapman Manufacturer: Artemis Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sand and Water Look Beth Nielsen Chapman Beth Nielsen Chapman - Greatest Hits You Hold the Key ASIN: B0000639WB Release Date: 2002-03-26

Tracks:

1. World Of Hurt - (with John Hiatt/Andy Bey)
2. Angels By My Side
3. Every December Sky - (with John Prine)
4. Wait For The Way
5. Shake My Soul - (with Bonnie Raitt)
6. All Comes Down To Love
7. All For The Love
8. Deeper Still - (with Vince Gill)
9. Sleep
10. Feathers Bones And Shells
11. There's A Light

Amazon.com

Beth Nielsen Chapman has long been a music-industry favorite, with the likes of Elton John championing and performing her songs. To say she's had it rough, though, barely does justice to the events that inform 1997's Sand and Water and its follow-up, Deeper Still--the death of her husband and her subsequent fight with breast cancer. Deeper Still's acceptance of hard truths will resonate with many listeners, while others will raise an eyebrow at Chapman's insistence that there are "angels by [her] side." As Hallmark as she can sometimes seem, though, it feels a bit churlish to throw stones at someone who could've folded as easily as continuing to record. Deeper Still offers nothing as pop perfect as "This Kiss," the hit she cowrote for Faith Hill, but those tuned to its singer-songwriter pitch will treasure it nonetheless. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Beyond Beautiful..........2007-07-29

I recently downloaded "Deeper Still" from Itunes & it quickly became a new favorite of mine. Every song on this CD is beyond beautiful and "deep", containing important life insights & connecting with feelings we've all experienced at one point or another in our lives.

In each song Beth connects with her listens in a most beautiful & profound way - it is truly awesome!

I would categorize this music as folk or folk-rock. However, on this particular CD, there is also a celtic-flare to several of the songs.

So, if you like "folk-rock"-type music & music that touches your heart, then this CD is for you! I honestly can't recommend it highly enough!

Not quite as strong as SAND AND WATER but close.......2005-07-16

This disk came after Chapman not only weathered her husband's cancer death (inspiration for SAND AND WATER) but made it through her own bout with breast cancer. Unfortunately, where her husband's tragedy made for beautiful art in the case of SAND AND WATER, Beth's own affliction didn't seem to bring the muses as readily. There are some wonderful moments here, but overall it's not as consistent as SAND AND WATER was in plumbing the depths of her emotions. As in the past, it's on the uptempo numbers Chapman falters while the ballads are surefooted and nearly universally stellar.

HIGHLIGHTS:
"Every December Sky" uses the fallen leaves of autumn as a metaphor for mortality. ("And every leaf of fire lets go/melting in the arms of Earth and snow") Bonnie Raitt guests along with frequent songwriting partner Annie Roboff on "Wait for the Way", an ode to having patience while "time heals all wounds". The title track is the finest paraphrase of "it's better to have loved and lost" I've heard. A pennywhistle and Vince Gill's harmony bolster the track, summed up in its final line "you will always have what you gave to love". "Sleep" is Chapman's paean to world music, incorporating Native American flute, Tibetan bowl, Conch shell and street sounds of an Indian market in its unorthodox arrangement. Chapman imagines death as a place with "wondrous wings and blinded eyes/that see even beyond seeing/The same heartbreaking sorrow/The same unspeakable loveliness/All at the same time/How beautiful and sad". "Feathers Bones and Shells" reminds us of how fragile life is, that "nothing escapes/the wind blowing through/the feathers, bones and shells". Beth's accompanied only by her piano and John Catching's cello. "There's a Light" is a non-denominational hymn of sorts, asserting "To this world we will die/but our hearts know/We'll see more on that side/when the door opens wide/We will fly, we will fly/we will all go". The restrained arrangement never allows itself to crest into bathos. Emmylou Harris and Kimmie Rhodes add subtle harmony as Chapman ends the album with the antithesis of opener "World of Hurt".

LOWS:
The mechanized electronic drum drone of "All for the Love" feels out of place in the context of the mostly organic sounds Chapman has offered on the bulk of the album. It's no so much "poor" as poorly used. It might have been better held onto for a future project where it would sound of a piece. It may just be incredible coincidence, but "All Comes Down to Love" sounds AMAZINGLY close musically to the PUSH STARS "Drunk is Better than Dead". At least, I'm hoping it's just astounding coincidence. The acoustic guitar parts are identical..the song is OK but the smell of plagairism ruins it for me.

BOTTOM LINE:
This still is quite a contemplative album and not "sunny pop" by any means, but it's not as laden with melancholy as SAND AND WATER was. Though I feel S.A.W. was a better work of art, you may find yourself putting this one in the player more often.

Simple, beautiful, pure--.......2003-02-13

Very simple lyrics and comes with lyrics on the jacket too! I love this CD. Listened to it all day yesterday and today... If you like her previous Sand and Water be warned this is much different. It is quite religious but not in a preachy way, more spiritual. All the songs seem quite good, except I can't seem to figure out "deeper still". Guess what? I think that's a good thing! Keep searching, and if you are thinking about buying this CD I would strongly recommend it!

Listen to this with an open mind........2002-12-16

On 1st hearing, this Jennifer Warnes 'sound-alike' conveys a religious-leaning and a preoccupation with the meaning of love. For macho males, the album could be a put-off; for those with more sensitivity, a spark of fascination could happen. For it is quickly evident that this lady is sincere in the poetry she writes. Hints arise of the writings of e.g. Leonard Cohen, Dougie MacLean, Nanci Griffith, and others. The support she is given by other singers such as John Prime and Vince Gill is unobtrusive and pleasant, and I wanted to play the album again immediately.

I consider this album to be special. This assumes that we can put aside inhibitions and listen openly to the content of the songs. Some are upbeat; many are slow and reflective.

As for the recording, the information informs us that numerous sites are used for the recordings. On good equipment this shows: in lack of clarity and in digital 'edge' to the voice. In what seems a common style in US C & W recordings, there is little ambience and the sound does not open up enough; my 'ScanSpeak' tweeters appear to have taken a vacation! A quick check with a digital editor shows clipping; with minor clip restoration, plus slight presence lift, the sound becomes more acceptable.

Do listen to the poetry...

Unspeakable loveliness!.......2002-07-12

I wanted to rate this CD 5 stars, but I think that rating should be reserved for rare works that truly stand far above the run of the mill. This one is close, but rates only 4 in my book because, despite the extremely moving tunes and gorgeous lyrics, Beth Nielsen Chapman is only an average vocalist.

This is an extremely moving CD from beginning to end. It might not lift your heart, but it will stir your soul. And art is about moving you in some way, even if it is not always upbeat and happy.

Other reviewers have commented on the famous singers who have lent thier talents to back-up vocals. This, I think, is a tribute to the strength of the material that Ms. Chapman has created.

Other reviewers have also commented on indvidual songs. The one that moved me most is called, "Sleep" as I recall. On it, Ms. Chapman sings of "The same heartcrushing sorrow, the same unspeakable loveliness... all at the same time." These lyrics could describe the entire CD.

Average customer rating: A MEDITATION ON 911 an inspiration to us all... Don't get left out Pleasant music i love it

A Deeper Faith John Tesh Manufacturer: Garden City Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music | Ambient | Celtic | Environmental | General | International | Jazz | Meditation Music | Piano | World Dance 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music CDs $7 - $10 | New Age General | New Age | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Worship Collection: Awesome God A Deeper Faith, Vol. 2 Pure Hymns Worship at Red Rocks Grand Passion ASIN: B000062R7P Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

1. Open The Eyes Of My Heart
2. You're Worthy Of My Praise
3. Message From The Heart
4. God Is My Rock
5. Trading My Sorrows
6. The Heart Of Worship
7. Monday's Mission
8. Better Is One Day
9. I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
10. Psalm 66
11. Shout To The Lord
12. Crosstalk
13. Anjus Wav-Um
14. Lord Reign In Me
15. Resurrection
16. I Am Not Alone
17. A Deeper Faith

Customer Reviews:

A MEDITATION ON 911.......2005-02-08

There are two different schools of thought concerning "sacred" music. There are probably more than two schools; but there are only two in active play. It all comes down to just what "sacred music" is for. The first school regards sacred music as being a language and interaction primarily between the believing worshiper and the "Lord of Heaven". It is not that God "needs" praise and adoration, so the thinking goes; instead in worship, singing and prayer God gives Himself to His worshipers. In other words, what appears to be "sacrifice" given to God is actually the reverse. Particularly with music, it is sometimes said that singing is "prayer made twice". In this light, sacred music is pretty much a "within the family" affair. Only indirectly is sacred music meant to appeal and attract those outside the fold. While history abounds in numerous examples of the "lost" first being drawn into a life of faith as they observed Christian worship, the primary purpose of sacred music is found between Creator and communicant.

The second school of thought mirrors the first in most respects. Everything said about God, music and worshiper largely holds up. But while the first school directs its focus to the act of worship, the second school also believes sacred music should have an intentional evangelizing purpose. The "worship nexus" between God and believer must be taken care of. But conscious and overt appeals to those outside the faith should be given equal if not primary preference. Particularly in America and especially among "Evangelicals" extraordinary attempts are made to draw in un-churched contemporaries with music thought to be attractive to them. "After all, if you want to catch fish you got to have the right bait."

In practice, especially to an outsider, the two schools of thought seem to turn out very similar "product". Both schools can use contemporary musical styles. The difference is whereas the "evangelical" model (second school) will use contemporary music to appeal to unbelievers, the "divine dialogue" model (first school) will use modern forms as a means of self-expression and (in no small part) to be "user friendly". The differences between the two, however, become more obvious (sometimes painfully so) with use. The question one always has to ask is "to whom am I singing to here?" There are instances when you realize that there have been services in which the Divine Creator has not been addressed at all; instead the whole service has been one big "public testimony" to the outside world.

All the long-winded discussion above goes toward why John Tesh both succeeds and fails with A DEEPER FAITH. If his ultimate aim is conversation between supplicant and Lord, Tesh's project is a remarkable success. Whether you like his music or not, one cannot deny that John Tesh is a skilled musician. With this CD, he brings his skills and bag of tricks to make a durable project that both praises the Savior and instructs the faithful. Strictly speaking, this is not music for a formal Sunday morning. worship service. Music such as found on this CD is too "labor intensive" for all but the largest of congregations. In most churches, these performances would overwhelm the sanctuary and crowd everything else out. But there is another legitimate purpose. Most Christians feel a need to live out their faith outside of Sunday morning-outside of church. Thus there is a place for Christian hymnody created specifically for non-church use. There is some merit in the old notion that "faith follows in doing". Staying "plugged in" to the life of faith often involves daily Scripture, daily devotions, singing and listening to edifying songs. "Open The Eyes Of My Heart", "You're Worthy Of My Praise", and "I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever" are quite good and can "stand alone" by themselves. In listening to the album, however, it becomes clear that a different kind of statement is being made than just having a collection of tunes. By the end, it becomes obvious that Tesh is trying to come to terms with the crimes of 911 in the context of faith.

911 is an extreme case of a troubling question asked of the Christian faith everyday. That loved ones can leave home to go to work and never come back is a prospect that faces us all each morning. When it actually happens to you or someone near you (a surprising number of Americans were either related to or knew someone in the twin towers or the pentagon), there is an urge to "make sense of it all". Christianity offers few answers and even those are at best suggestive. Instead, almost all Christian ministers and theologians point to an all-knowing and all-powerful God whose purposes is beyond knowing, the hope in His mercy, and the promise beyond death. As with most things, this "pointing" can be done poorly or it can be done well. Tesh for the most part simply alludes to this appeal to trust artistically. If you are familiar with "Christian shorthand" (a compact phase or set of words which stands in for a deeper, more detailed discussion for the thought at hand) all this is clear. Such is the life of faith that most of us have to hear the proclamation over and over again. And when tragedy actually strikes us we must hear the proclamation all afresh.

The problem is that outside the faith none of this makes sense. It is in the outward evangelizing that this CD ultimately fails. What is a sincere effort to communicate comes across as a confusing mesh of uplifting songs, Scripture quotations, and a ponderous ending. Then there is continuing frustrating behavior on the part of Evangelicals in which they prattle on about the need to reach out to the un-churched in the idiom and music of the day and then absolutely refusing to use the actual contemporary idiom and music when they make the attempt. For all his talent, John Tesh is simply too mild and "white bread" compared to what is popular. Whether rock or hip-hop, Tesh is not going to appeal to fans of Coldplay or Contraband-nor will he be mistaken for Black Eyed Peas or Eminem. Moreover, in much of modern popular music, there is an element of "darkness" and resigned grimness that most take to be part of the foundation of any "true" art missing here. Part of this is because Evangelicals see this "dark element" as antithetical to the very message they are trying to convey. Part of it also that many in the Church believe the "world" is attracted to messages of "sunshine and peaches". Whatever is actually in his thinking, John Tesh simply lacks gravity to the very people he is trying to reach.

Of course, it could well be that Tesh's intended audience is within the Church and only incidentally those outside. If that is true, then it would be unfair to say he is failing in something he wasn't trying to do to begin with. If Tesh is providing "songs for worship", then he has succeeded and then some. The Christian message cannot be reduced to "sunshine and peaches" but there is ample room for songs of joyous praise, thanksgiving and instruction. John Tesh won't rank up there with Bach or Wesley but he is head and shoulders above much of "Christian music" being made today.

an inspiration to us all..........2004-05-31

This is such a wonderful cd, and perfect for those moments you need just to relax and meditate. A great soft, quiet, inspirational cd.

Don't get left out.......2003-02-10

I was never really a John Tesh fan because I was never really a fan of Entertainment Tonight. However, I seemingly foolishly suggested to my wife that I might, may or think that I was interested ... remotely ... in the Tesh toon "Open the Eyes of my Heart" and she bought the CD for me. What a powerful CD! I recommend it to everyone ... DO NOT GET LEFT OUT OF THIS EXPERIENCE!

Pleasant music.......2002-11-18

This CD is enjoyable. There are parts that aren't as pleasing to the ear as I had hoped, but over all I enjoy the music.

i love it.......2002-05-07

I recently bought the Deeper Faith CD and I love it. it truly was amazing and Thanks for making a great worship CD. I also look forward to listening to you on the radio every Sunday.
Thanks again and God bless you and the work you do!
Megan

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