Best Environmental
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Find Best Price at Amazon"as if they used very cheap microphones to record the sound of the thunder seperately from the sound of the rain. The crack is there at the outset... but trails off into rumbling that sounds more like a cheap sound effect from a 1960's sound effects recording."
"I was hoping for a little of that feeling when listening to this but was sorely disappointed."
"Some say you get what you pay for...NOT in this case!"
"The sound of the thunder and rain for some reason puts you into a sound sleep."
"Thunder sounds to loud rain sounds to soft.I fall asleep to it and can't hear rain sounds because it has to be low enough so thunder doesn't rewake me."
"Too loud and sounds manufactured in a room versus outdoors."
"The rain sounds are really low and like it is dribbling from a pipe rather than a rain storm and the thunder is exceptionally loud, too loud in comparison so its jolts you awake."
"I was unable to go to sleep because I kept thinking the CD was finished and I would have to use another one."
Two great artists collaborate to create an experience that combines the sounds of nature with the work of the world's greatest composers, including Pachelbel's Canon, Bach's Air and Debussy's Reverie.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"A few years back, I went through a period of having trouble falling asleep - couldn't clear my mind enough to doze off, and thought this would be the perfect solution. A few random tracks on this CD have briefly done the job (for instance the ocean waves crashing onto the beach), but at the time I was only able to play the whole thing at once and in order."
"And I am not a huge classical music fan usually but you cannot beat the beauty of this!"
"I lived in Canada for 15 years and this was the first Dan Gibson cd I bought...I know have a large collection of his wonderful CDs....Overall this one is my top favorite, I do love all the Solitudes though."
"The most beautiful music in the world, great composers and the sounds of nature!"
"This is a terrific CD to use in art class."
"Beautiful, peaceful music and bird sounds!"
Reissue of the legendary Capitol label 1970 album of whale 'songs'.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It's the first music CD I've bought since the theft all those years ago, and I am a VERY happy camper!"
"They would sometimes ask me (once they were able to do so) to put on the "whale music" to go to sleep with."
"Sometimes whales make very high pitched sounds that do not help a person relax."
"Raw whale sounds."
"Would have benefitted from noise filters applied before release."
"This is a good CD but not as relaxing as the very old cassette I am trying to replace."
Best Ambient
Original piano pieces designed for relaxing, reflecting and healing. Originally designed for hospitals and massage centers, Solo Journey is soft piano. Professional composer Bradley Joseph performed with multi-platinum artists Yanni and Sheena Easton. for over a decade. Joseph's CD erupts into nearly and hour's worth of exquisite music.........a melodious road to another New Age milepost.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Excellent piano compositions and wonderfully played; it keeps me calm and safe on long drives....an otherworldly listening experience."
"Beautiful music but not really relaxing."
"Very nice to listen to.and very restful."
"Almost as relaxing as George Winston solos."
"Very relaxing piano music."
Best International
Fiddle virtuoso Bonnie Rideout celebratesChristmas with this enthusiastic holiday performance that she takes on the road each year, playing at performing arts centers and large theaters nationwide in November and December. Rideout performs along with the Scottish Christmas Ensemble - a group of internationally renowned musicians including the City of Washington Pipe Band and dancers from the Scottish Highlands!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Beautiful, calming, seasonal music that is not overly familiar."
"I absolutely LOVE this!!"
"excellent solid instrumental."
"I'm married to a Scotsman."
"It's a nice break from the same Christmas songs you hear every year."
"A truly amazing album."
"awesome,, Scotland and Christmas, what more could a person ask for, well maybe to be there."
"I love this one."
Best General
At times, the analog synthesizers used in this 1984 recording sound dated and a little cheesy, particularly on "Deck the Halls" and "Good King Wenceslas." As pleasant and soothing as a Willard Scott birthday wish, Christmas does offer one selection that truly merits "classic" status: the reverent, prayerful, slow-motion interpretation of "Silent Night" ("Stille Nacht") for piano and strings that closes the album--a beautiful and heart-touching work.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"arrived faster than expected and is perhaps my favorite manheim steamroller album played all the way through with out any notice of scratches as well."
"love all mannheim steamroller."
"Wouldn't be Christmas without it."
"Great music , but I should have looked at what the songs were."
"My favorite Christmas cd!"
Best Piano
GRAMMY® Winner for Best NEW AGE MUSIC Album in the 56th Annual Awards, this RELAXING PIANO MUSIC CD includes Laura Sullivan's BEAUTIFUL PIANO MUSIC combined with Cello, Acoustic Guitar, English Horn, Oboe, Flugel Horn, and Trumpet. SPA MUSIC CD PIANO MEDITATION MUSIC CD MASSAGE MUSIC YOGA MUSIC CD CALMING MUSIC FOR KIDS BACKGROUND MUSIC DINNER MUSIC CD SOOTHING MUSIC FOR KIDS AND ADULTS HEALING MUSIC RELAXING CLASSICAL MUSIC MUSIC THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION STRESS RELIEF MUSIC MUSIC FOR RELAXATION IN MODERN CLASSICAL MUSIC MOST RELAXING MUSIC IN NEO CLASSICAL ROMANTIC PIANO MUSIC CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL MUSIC. If you are a fan of SOOTHING PIANO MUSIC, MUSIC FOR HEALING, EASY LISTENING PIANO MUSIC, MEDITATION MUSIC FOR KIDS AND ADULTS, RELAXING SOOTHING MUSIC FOR BABY, or MODERN CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR RELAXATION then you have found the perfect CALM PIANO MUSIC CD in Love s River. Other artists on the album include horn player Jeff Oster, winner of Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album awards at the NAR Lifestyle Music Awards presented by NewAgeReporter.com, world renowned Grammy® winning cello player Eugene Friesen, and the great English Horn player, Jill Haley. Laura Sullivan is an established New Age Piano Music, New Classical Music and Grammy® Winning artist who is inspired and led to creation promoting holistic health of mind and body, through her calming piano music compositions. Love's River is very impressive and if you are seeking music to soothe stressed nerves in these over-stressed [and post-Christmas] times then Laura Sullivan and her music may be the answer for you.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Feast of Joy & Love http://amzn.com/B000QR0H00. Love's River http://amzn.com/B00AFX4TJU. Mystical America http://amzn.com/B000QR1HAO. Pianoscapes for the Trails of North America http://amzn.com/B000QQZD3M. Piano Solos http://amzn.com/B000QQXBHC. Calm Within http://amzn.com/B017OP0X28."
"really nice cd for relaxing."
"Perfect for naptime at day care."
"Thanks, Laura!"
"Wonderful soothing music."
Best Celtic
Fiddle virtuoso Bonnie Rideout celebratesChristmas with this enthusiastic holiday performance that she takes on the road each year, playing at performing arts centers and large theaters nationwide in November and December. Rideout performs along with the Scottish Christmas Ensemble - a group of internationally renowned musicians including the City of Washington Pipe Band and dancers from the Scottish Highlands!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Beautiful, calming, seasonal music that is not overly familiar."
"I absolutely LOVE this!!"
"excellent solid instrumental."
"I'm married to a Scotsman."
"It's a nice break from the same Christmas songs you hear every year."
"A truly amazing album."
"awesome,, Scotland and Christmas, what more could a person ask for, well maybe to be there."
"I love this one."
Best World Dance
For the companion recording to his second book, Mickey Hart drew upon the stellar musical friendships he had made over several decades to make real his dream of a percussion masterwork, blending the talents and native instruments of percussion giants from five traditions into a celebratory classic. His home in Petaluma, California was converted -- room by room -- into a recording facility wired for video as well as for sound, and recording sessions spanned several weeks in this comfortable, ultra-creative communal setting.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I first read Mickeys book "Drumming at the edge of Magic" then purchased the CD.The book sets the stage for the CD so; I would recommend the book first then the CD."
"Great CD and great sound."
"I know it is hard to fathom, but what we have here is a musical drum record."
"When I found it on CD, I knew it was time to update."
"I saw a show about Mickey Hart on, I think, Biography channel."
"I have both books and the CD in this series."
"Wonderful listening."
Best Meditation Music
THE MOST RELAXING MUSIC FOR SLEEP RELAXING MUSIC FOR KIDS MEDITATION MUSIC CD YOGA MUSIC CD THE MOST SOOTHING MUSIC FOR BABY MUSIC THERAPY SONGS and MUSIC THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION SPA MUSIC CD RELAXING MUSIC FOR DOGS AND CATS MEDITATION MUSIC FOR KIDS MASSAGE MUSIC CD MEDITATION MUSIC FOR RELAXING AND DREAMING THE MOST CALMING MUSIC THERAPY FOR CHILDREN and MUSIC THERAPY IN SCHOOLS MUSIC FOR STRESS RELIEF THE MOST RELAXING MUSIC CD YOU WILL FIND. The songs on Calm Within: Music for Relaxation of Body and Mind are designed to bring on a sense of ease through repetition of musical phrases, and positive memory association, initiated to bring listeners to a happy space making this the ideal SOOTHING MUSIC CD perfect for SPA MUSIC FOR MASSAGE , MASSAGE MUSIC FOR DEEP RELAXATION , SOOTHING MUSIC TO SLEEP TO and MUSIC THERAPY GIFTS .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I play relaxation music, at night, for peaceful sleep."
"very nice and relaxing - well worth it and would recommend this to anyone."
"Very calming!"
"Very relaxing music."
"This is very relaxing music."
"I listen to this CD when I'm in my sauna."