Paul S. from EL CERRITO, CA Reviewed on 11/22/2009...
Like a reverent ritual for a resurrected old religion. Beautiful, meditative. Certainly not everyone's cup of tea.
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Absolutely incredible
Ron Feintech | Portland, Maine United States | 10/23/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"profoundly beautiful, dangerously addictive, marvelously uplifting, my favorite of Berezan's albums, and I have loved all of her work. The harmonies are celestial and hypnotic."
Incredible
merrymousies | Waterford, VA USA | 08/30/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've given this CD along with "Returning" to friends and they love them too. Its a great CD - I find myself singing along, getting lost in the music and harmony. The CD is one long song that evolves and changes yet has "praises for the world" running through it as the undercurrent. Absolutely fanstastic."
Profound
L. Marshall | 05/07/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I absolutely loved ReTurning and thought nothing could compare. I am pleased to say that Praises for the World is an equally superb blending of the gift of music and spirit. The artists bring their unique gifts and styles to give praises in a manner that is totally engaging and thought provoking. I listen while meditating, facilitating healing sessions and while "working"."
Great for studying, meditating, or just relaxing!
David A. Bede | Singapore | 11/14/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The back cover of the CD says, "File under world music, new age, women's, healing, meditation, vocal, ambient." Any of those will do just fine, but in my collection, it goes under "when you have to relax!" It is a wonderfully relaxing hour or so of music, sure to carry you off to any tranquil corner of your mind that you like once you put it on and close your eyes. Replete with guest vocalists and nature sounds over a mellow guitar arpeggio, the songscape consists primarily of gentle repetitions of the title line. Only the first four minutes or so are outside of that mold, featuring a three-verse song of healing and love for the Earth, which then segues neatly into the main event. Later in the piece, Alice Walker recites her poem "We Have A Beautiful Mother" over the music. This might be a bit much for some listeners, but if not, you'll love the whole CD. Pleasant dreams!"
Simply beautiful!
Mary Amendolari | Syosset,, N.Y. United States | 02/16/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This cd is a beautiful chant, soul moving music...perfect to raise your energy and inspire you...caresses and rocks you gently into a relaxed state...
Can be used with yoga, meditation or body work.. I simply love it!"