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Simple Gifts: Shaker Chants and Spirituals

Issachar Bates, James Whittaker, ...

Erato, 1995

Some new old ideas
I am a big fan of early American music, and Joel Cohen and the Boston Camerata really know how to do it. I found this album musically refreshing as well as spiritually refreshing. As a minister of music, I appreciate the sensitivity the Camerata brings to its ...

Pure Moods: Celestial Celebration

Various Artists

Virgin Records Us, 2004

AWESOME!
If you are looking for meditation or tranquility from daily stress I recommend not only this CD, but the entire collection. I have all the Pure Moods collection and keep buying more New Age music. I feel I've invested my money in good music. I listen to pretty much ...

Lullabies For the Wee Folk

Cynthia Lynn Douglass

Celestial Sounds, 2003

Lullabies For the Wee Folk by Cynthia Lynn Douglass
Harp lullabies are perfect for napping. Don't expect to lie there listening for long you little people.

Hovhaness: Mysterious Mountain/And God Created Great Whales

Alan Hovhaness, Gerard Schwarz, ...

Delos Records, 1994

M.M. version mediocre; St. Gregory performance Excellent.
Of the two pieces I care most about on this recording, my ears received them very differently. On a positive note, the performance of St. Gregory's Prayer is transcendentally beautiful... liquid joy... outstanding. I'm less enthusiastic about the Seattle ...

The Art of the Koto, Volume 1

Traditional; Kengyo Yatsuhashi; Koto Mitsuhashi;, n/a

Celestial Harmonies, 2000

The Reigning King of all Koto CDs
This is without doubt one of the best CDs of Japanese koto music out there; I'd give it six stars if I could. The sound quality is crystal clear, the performances inspired and superb, and the music simply beautiful to hear. Most of the selections on this CD are solid ...

Shri Camel

Terry Riley

Sony, 1990

Beautiful Balance
As suggested this work has a very spiritual feel to it. If I am correct Mr. Riley plays two Yamaha organs (specially modified by Yamaha for him) using digital delays. The music is sort of an extension of Rainbow on Curved Air except far more complex and ...

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring / Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, ...

Sony, 1992

Bach and Handel Treats
The unfortunate thingÑif anything can be said to the contrary about this collectionÑis that is an older recording. As far as authenticity, what was available in the days of Bach and Handel to perform their music, and what they may have had in mind as the formidable ...

On the Banks of Helicon: Early Music of Scotland

Edwin George, Scottish Anonymous, ...

Â© 1990 Dorian Recordings, 1992

Awww, wow (^_^) I love this thing!
This cd is so pretty! I love scottish music, and there isn't a single song on this alphum i don't like. And that's coming from a 14 year old girl who dresses in black and listens to Marilyn Manson...@_@....eh, I always had weird tastes. I think i'm the only one my age ...

Kiri Te Kanawa - Ave Maria

Olga Hegedus, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

Philips, 1990

Kiri is Perfect - Sound level leaves something to be desired
For anyone who loves Kiri and opera, this CD is superb. The music is gorgeous - glorious, as is KTK's voice in its prime. However, the volume level of the recording is peculiarly low. If you listen to this CD as a stand-alone event you can just turn up the volume to a ...

Johann Sebastian Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Books I & II, BWV 846-893 (5 CDs, Complete Edition)
Roger Woodward, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

Celestial Harmonies, 2009

BACH AND WOODWARD: AN HOUR OF TRUTH When a musician of the rank and status of Roger Woodward decides to record Bach's complete Well-Tempered Clavier at the age of 65, one could see a symbolic connection here, keeping in mind that Bach passed away at 65; the pianist senses responsibility for the continuation of tradition. Moreover, Woodward sees an ...

Hallelujah Chorus - The Great Handel Choruses

Mormon Tabernacle Choir, George Frideric Handel, ...

Sony Special Product, 1996

Very nice rendition of a great work
I like the sound of this chorus. The music is well known and very emotional.

Sacred Hearts, Secret Music
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Cipriano de Rore, ...

Divine Art, 2009

This CD stands on its own merits as an exceptional programme of early sacred music, transcribed for and performed by the etherially beautiful voices of Musica Secreta and Celestial Sirens. However, like their earlier CD (dda25062) it has an added rationale, as the 'virtual sound-track' to the superb new novel 'Sacred Hearts', by Sarah Dunant. The ...

Earthlight

David Parsons

Celestial Harmonies, 2009

Parson's Signature
If you are a David Parson's fan you will love this CD. It starts out spacey and slow and then Parson adds his beautiful rhythms and melodies. If you liked Gamellian you will also like this CD. Your money will be well spent.

The Art of the Koto, Volume 2: From Yatsuhashi to Miyagi

Nanae Yoshimura

Celestial Harmonies, 2002

Heir to the Reigning King of all Koto CDs
Well, lightning does strike twice. Like its predecessor, this is a truly excellent CD of koto music, and I'd give it six stars if I could. Once again, the sound quality is crystal clear, the performances inspired and superb, and the music itself very beautiful--refined ...

Harmonic Meetings

David Hykes & The Harmonic Choir

Celestial Harmonies, 1992

Otherworldly Tones
David Hykes has mastered Overtone singing and showcases it here with the members of the Harmonic Choir (a group assembled by Hykes). This Double CD has been a wonderful source of otherworldly transport for us and after the initial curiosity of the Harmonic Chant we ...