The Enchanted Forest

the enchanted forest

Track Listings
1. Invocation [Voices of the Forrest]
2. Old John [John] [Mix]
3. River [Old John, Voices of the Forrest]
4. Jackie's Dream [Jackie, Old John]
5. Waterfall [Jackie, Anne, Her Father]
6. Promise Me
7. Return to the Waterfall [Voices, Jackie, Old John, Anne]
8. Jackie's Dance
9. Raven's Song
10. Anne's Song [With Voices of the Forrest]
11. In the Woods [Jackie, Old John]
12. Old John's Song
13. To the Mountain [Jackie, Old John, Voices of the Forrest]
14. Escape [The Forrester, Jackie, Old John, Anne, Her Father]
15. Closing [Anne, Old John]

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The Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest: Melodies of Japan
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • sounds of japan
  • Beautyful relaxing CD
  • The Enchanted Forest: Melodies of Japan
  • a posie placed on a political border
  • a touch of the irish
 The Enchanted Forest: Melodies of Japan
Fujikake , Japanese Traditional , Anonymous , James Galway , Hiro Fujikake , Michael Askill , and Greg White
Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B000003ES2
Release Date: 1990-02-20

Tracks:

  1. The Enchanted Forest
  2. Lyrical Short Piece
  3. Nakasendo (The Old Road)
  4. Zui Zui Zukkorobashi (Children's Play Song)
  5. Star Children
  6. Song Of The Deep Forest (Improvisation)
  7. Tokuyama Lullaby
  8. Hietsuki Bushi (Love Song)
  9. Usuhiki Uta (Song of the Mill)
  10. Love Song
  11. Echoes
  12. Song of Clay
  13. Harukoma (Spring Horse-Dance)
  14. Sakura (Cherry Blossom)
  15. Romantic World

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars sounds of japan.......2007-01-13

being a lover of good music i was surprised to see this cd. i listened to some of the selections and decided this was an excellent piece for my parents. being of japanese descent i am always looking for music from japan to enhance my cultural appreciation. my parents truly love this cd.

5 out of 5 stars Beautyful relaxing CD.......2006-03-16

I used this cd while massaging patients in a local hospital. Everyone just loved it.I bought extra for family. Just Great!

4 out of 5 stars The Enchanted Forest: Melodies of Japan.......2005-10-22

I would not rate this the very best James Galway CD but it does contain the best song I have heard him play. Cut #3, Nakasendo (The Old Road) is worth the price of the CD alone. While Hietsuki Bushi (Love Song) and Song of the Deep Forest are also excellent, I never tire of listening to The Old Road. Hiro Fujikake on synthesizers combined with the flute of James Galway makes this a very pleasing collection of music.

3 out of 5 stars a posie placed on a political border.......2002-05-19

I don't DISLIKE this cd, but really it is a poor interpretation of Japanese flute music. It sounds more like an uninspired Enya clone than traditional Japanese music. No matter how many times I listened to it, it never could really interest me enough to be more of my life than another cd in my scrapped CD's pile.

5 out of 5 stars a touch of the irish.......2002-05-11

no need to compare rampal to galway,, two masters here, and on this cd, galway continues to demonstrate his tremendous talent and world wide appeal. without rampal , he is now the worlds greatest flautist , period
Halloween
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Hallo-wha?
  • An interest take on the usual
  • Could have been great but . . .
  • It's not That bad...
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 Halloween

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ASIN: B0000AOV3N
Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

  1. Toccata In DeMole
  2. Hall Of The Mountain King
  3. Harvest Dance
  4. The Flying Dutchman
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  1. Enchanted Forest
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  3. Enchanted Forest II
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  6. Alien Spaceship
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2 out of 5 stars Hallo-wha?.......2006-04-19

Let me start by saying I've never listened to Steamroller before picking this up. I am a big fan of Halloween and have quite a collection of music/sound fx so naturally, this was a must buy when I saw it.
Strictly from a Halloween fan's point of view, I can't recommend this except maybe for a kids party. The synth on the tracks really removes any spookiness from the tunes and makes them fall short of Halloween-worthiness. Tocatta and Hall of the Mountain King are some of my absolute favorite classical pieces and here they are given a royal treatment...if they were produced on a Commodore 64, or Casio keyboard for you younger folk.
The FX disc isn't horrible, but it's below the average generic sound fx you find in the bargain bin. Again, not much scary except for the fact that I spent money on this.
If possible, check it out before you buy.

5 out of 5 stars An interest take on the usual.......2005-11-06

I wasn't sure what I'd think of this from reading other reviews, but I really did like it. I'm not really familiar with Mannheim's other stuff (but if the rest of the Autumn cd is anything like Harvest Dance, I'm looking forward to getting it), so I didn't have any preconceived ideas. I have a lot of the classical pieces on other cds, but I like the different twist given to them here. And I did like the sound effect cd. Nicely spooky (I have enough other sound effects cds with screaming and muching ghouls, etc).

2 out of 5 stars Could have been great but . . ........2004-10-15

As a big Steamroller fan, perhaps my hopes were set a little too high. I envisioned more original music (perhaps a more scarier vibe than the silly one this CD has to it) and maybe a few covered tunes. Chips originals (from the Fresh Aire series)found on this CD outshine the weak efforts put forth on the covered and rearranged tracks. The sound effects disc sets a great(and creepy)mood, that should had been followed through with some new and equally scary compositions.

If you're a die hard Mannheim fan (as in 'I just have to own everything Chip puts out') I say go for it. But otherwise spend your Halloween money elsewhere. Overall this is a forced and lazy effort.

4 out of 5 stars It's not That bad..........2004-06-14

It's not scary. There, you have it, that's what it all boils down to. With a creepy cover like that, you'd think it would be terrifying! It's not, but it's not bad, either!

A lot of the songs sound kind of like low-budget MIDI tunes that are sometimes embedded in websites.. but I think that might have been what the Steamroller was going for. Kind of like a broken Music Box? Anyway, only a few sound low budget, the rest sound good, even a few are a little "eerie" but at the same time, there's a lot that pretty much remind me of something you would hear come out of sesame street toy. The sound effects are great, though.

There's a few songs that are bad. there's a few that are "babyish" but there's also Lots that really capture the mood of halloween and some of it's eerieness. I can't really recommend it for Halloween itself (maybe if you already have every halloween cd already) but I think any Chip Davis fan should give it a listen.

3 out of 5 stars Tries to please everyone.......2004-06-02

One of the neat things about the holiday of Halloween is that it is so versatile. Where Christmas has a very straightforward story (Santa or Jesus, take your pick), Halloween can be many things. Some people see it as a sort of Mardi Gras atmosphere, where any kind of costumed theme is suitable. Others see it as a dark holiday, only suited gothic castles, zombies, and monsters. Still others celebrate it in the style of gory slasher movies, complete with deranged serial killers and buckets of blood. And then there is the non-scary childrens Halloween, where the ghosts are cute and jack-o-lanterns all have goofy grins.

This CD covers all these aspects of Halloween, which virtually garantees that no one will like every song. However, I would suggest that you pick and choose the tracks you like from the CD, as part of your overall Halloween soundtrack. You will probably find at least several tracks you like. And of you like Mannheim Steamroller, you will like most of them.
Jussi Björling Edition: Studio Recordings 1930-1959
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 Jussi Björling Edition: Studio Recordings 1930-1959

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ASIN: B000002S9L
Release Date: 1998-01-20

Tracks:

  1. Aida: Se quel guerrier...Celeste Aida
  2. Rigoletto: La donna e mobile
  3. La Boheme: Che gelida manina
  4. Tosca: Recondita armonia
  5. TOSCA: E lucevan le stelle
  6. La fanciulla del West: Ch'ella mi creda
  7. La Gioconda: Cielo e mar!
  8. L'africaine: Mi batte Il cor...O paradiso
  9. Ideale
  10. O sole mio
  11. The Vagabond King: Only A Rose
  12. For You Alone
  13. Manon: Instant Carmant ... En ferman les yeux
  14. Carmen: La fleur que tu m'avais jetee
  15. Faust: Salut! demeure chaste et pure
  16. Martha: M'appari tutt'amor
  17. Martha: Cujus animam
  18. Messa da requiem: Ingemisco
  19. Il Trovatore: Ah si ben mio
  20. Il Trovatore: Di quella pira
  21. Il Trovatore: Ah si, ben mio
  22. Il Trovatore: Di quella pira
  23. Rigoletto: Questa o quella

Tracks:

  1. La Boheme: O soave faniculla
  2. Rigoletto: E il sol dell'anima
  3. Rigoletto: Questa o quella
  4. Un Ballo in Maschera: Di' tu se fedele
  5. Turnadot: Nessun dorma!
  6. Andrea Chenier: Come un bel di di maggio
  7. Fedora: Amor ti vieta
  8. Cavalleria Rusticana: Mamma!...Quel vino
  9. Pagliacci: Recita! ... Vesti la giubba
  10. Mattinata
  11. L'Elisir D'Amore: Una furtiva lagrima
  12. Les Pecheurs De Perles: Je crois entendre encore
  13. Romeo et Juliette: Ah! leve-tol, soleil!
  14. Manon: Je suis seul! ... Ah! fuyez, douce image
  15. L'arlesiana: E la solita storia
  16. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola
  17. Manon Lescaut: Donna non vidi mai
  18. Tosca: Recondita armonia
  19. Tosca: E lucevan le stelle
  20. La Boheme: O soave fanciulla
  21. Romeo et Juliette: Ange adorable
  22. Jocelyn: Concealed In This Retreat
  23. L'albe separa dalla luve l'ombra

Tracks:

  1. Romeo et Juliette: Hoj dig, du klara sol
  2. Rigoletto: O, I kvinnor: Questa o quella
  3. L'illustre Fregona: Fylld av vemod sanker sig natten: Melancolque tombe le soir
  4. Knyaz (Prince) Igor: Dagen gick langsamt till ro: Vladimir's Cavatina: Medlenno den' ugasal
  5. Tosca: Det skona star att finna: Ricondita armonia
  6. Tosca: Ja minns stjarnorna lyste: E lucevan le stelle
  7. Rigoletto: Ack, som ett fjun sa latt: La donna e mobile
  8. Il Trovatore: Skyhogt mot himlen
  9. Pagliacci: Spela komedi! ... Pudra ditt anlet: Recitar! ... Vesti la giubba
  10. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola
  11. La fanciulla del West: Lat henne tro: Ch'ella mi creda
  12. Fanal: I manner over lag och ratt
  13. Sadko: I sonderns hav
  14. La Belle Helene: Uti en skog pa berget Ida
  15. Der Zigeunerbaron: Vem har oss vigt?
  16. Der Bettelstudent: Skall jag tala ... Antag det fall
  17. Der Bettelstudent: Ny ar jag pank och fagelgri: Ich hab keion Geld, bin vogelfrei
  18. Nar hag for mig shalv i morka skogen gar
  19. Bland skogens hoga furustammar
  20. Ack Varmeland, du skona
  21. Allt under himmelens faste
  22. Tonerna
  23. Sommarnatt: I de lyse naetter
  24. Ett Folk: Sverige
  25. Land, du valsignade
  26. Namner du Sverige

Tracks:

  1. Adelaide
  2. Morgen
  3. Cacilie
  4. Bon i ofredstid
  5. Bisp Thomas frihetssang
  6. In The Silence Of Night
  7. Siren: Lilacs
  8. Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
  9. Because
  10. Sylvia
  11. A Spirit Flower
  12. Ah, Love But A Day
  13. Tonerna: I Bless Ev'ry Hour
  14. Till havs
  15. Sangen till havest
  16. Visa king slandblom och manskara
  17. Jungfrun under lind
  18. Kung Helmer och Aslog
  19. Trollsjon
  20. Sa tag mit hjerte
  21. Demanten pa marssnon
  22. Cantique de Noel: Julsang (O helga natt) : Cantique de Noel

Amazon.com

This set tells you why Jussi Bjorling is a perennial entrant in the "Tenor of the Century" sweepstakes. Even as the voice darkens from the light lyric to the full, darker instrument of the later recordings, we hear a singer whose elegant style, lovely timbre and innate musicality touch the heart. Many of the selections are sung in Swedish, less of a liability than you might suppose. In whatever language, Bjorling's molten gold flows lavishly. He eschews the sobs and sentimentality that disfigure so much verismo repertory, making his points with stylish vocalism. He's been called a "cool" singer, but try his Puccini and Verdi arias on Disc One and you'll find more than enough vocal and emotional heat. The selections include many neglected Scandinavian songs, sung, like the arias, with a naturalness that disarms criticism. -- Dan Davis

Amazon.com

Swedish tenor Jussi Björling gets many votes for the distinction of greatest all-time tenor. Up to the end, the voice projected a boyish vulnerability, though he also had enough stentorian power to sing the heavy Puccini roles and was ready to take on Lohengrin when he died. He was so deeply musical he eschewed the usual tenor vulgarity without ever slighting the music's theatricality. Even these four well-filled discs of arias and songs can't fully encompass the vocal riches he left behind, but there's a lot here, much of it from his earliest years and (hope you don't mind) sung in a Swedish translation. --David Patrick Stearns

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Superb!.......2001-07-29

This is an wonderful compilation of one of the most incredible voices on record. Whether you are a new or old Bjorling fan -- and who could hear that voice and not be enthralled by it -- this is a fine CD to have. The quality of the recording is excellent, and the range in years, from 1930 to 1959, gives a splendid overview of his dazzling talent. In addition to many of the arias one might expect, there are also lieder and songs in Swedish, as well as some charming duets with Jussi's wife, Anna-Lisa. I have quite a few other Bjorling CDs, and this is one of the best in terms of quality and scope. It is a most worthy addition to any Bjorling collection, regardless of its size.

3 out of 5 stars Beatiful singing - but where are the Swedish texts?.......2001-06-22

This is an excellent collection, the best available overview of a great tenor.

This would get 4 stars but has been marked down for only supplying token texts and translations in the large booklet. It is understandable (sort of) that the Italian opera excerpts don't merit texts and translations as (apart from the Callas recitals series) EMI generally doesn't provide texts with historical issues. However the tempting inclusion of a dozen or so texts to the Italian and Swedish songs makes one all the more aware of the miserliness of not providing all the texts.

5 out of 5 stars if you like bjorling this is the best thing you can get!.......2000-06-26

this is so awesome, i love his voice, this is good for anyone, the professional or just someone who wants to hear the greatest tenor of all times! this is so great

5 out of 5 stars The ULTIMATE Collection.......1999-11-02

When starting my Bjorling collection, I saw MANY CDs, with his early recordings. I was in a quandry as to what to buy, UNTIL I found this set. TRULY remarkable in many levels.FIRST and foremost, the voice. Captured in all levels, from the earliest to the latest. Truly wonderful, and the Swedish versions are a real treat to hear, don't worry, the Italian versions are here too!!Secondly, the remastering process. This set was remastered at Abbey Studios in London. For the first time I've heard, they actually pressed NEW 78s from the metal plates, and THEN remastered the new discs!!! Inspired, and the results--incredible.I find myself listening to Disc 3 the most. Very interesting, as it is the Swedish one. When the songs are terrific, along with the "standard" tenor arias, and it all comes together, it is PURE MAGIC!! I will admit that due to time limitations of recordings of this era, the opera house Bjorling is not fully conveyed. There are other CDs for that. Most notably "Romeo and Juliet", and for a REAL thrill, his ATLANTA concert, in STEREO, so much so, that the piano is even divided; left hand left, right hand right. Wait a minute, am I playing TWISTER??:-)) But if you want to skip all those unknown labels, you couldn't have a MORE complete set. ALL wit the great remastering I spoke of. Bjorling--His voice will NEVER die, at least in MY house!!!

5 out of 5 stars Definitive survey of one of the finest singers on record.......1998-09-25

Jussi Bjoerling was one of the greatest singers of the century. His voice is pure, effortless and yet thrilling. Even better than the quality of the voice is his style. He never scoops up to a note nor does he ever whoop down from one, instead, he uses perfect legato and faultless intonation to deliver the cleanest sound you'll ever hear from a tenor.

This collection, from the large set of EMI recordings, provides a wonderful survey of Bjoerling's career. He was a straight 'spinto' tenor, that is, between a lyrical tenor (like Pavarotti) and a dramatic tenor (like Domingo). Most of the Puccini roles demand a spinto and those are the roles that Bjoerling was unbeatable in (particularly Des Grieux in Manon Lescaut). However, I think I most prize this collection for the songs sung in English on the last disc. I had some of them on a cassette I wore out in the car and others on a vinyl disc I wore out at home. For shear beauty of voice, the Berceuse by Jocelyn is stunning. For perfect diction, intonation and style, Love but a Day is breathtaking. Buy this set and I guarantee you'll fall in love with what many think is the finest voice on record.
Enchanted Forest
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    		Enchanted Forest
    Treephort
    Manufacturer: Springman
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    PunkPunk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B0002IQLPI
    Release Date: 2004-08-17

    Tracks:

    1. The Enchanted Forest Theme
    2. The Only Artist You'll Ever Be is a Sandwich Artist
    3. Take Your Credit Cards and Burn Them
    4. Jesus Would Play This Show For Free
    5. Adult Themes
    6. It Takes Talent to Scream Into the Microphone
    7. The Lawsuit About to Happen
    8. Teenage Girl Photography Phase
    9. Tape On Mouth
    10. Constant Craving
    11. Nice to Meet You
    Scandinavian Songs and Ballads
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      		Scandinavian Songs and Ballads

      Manufacturer: Gala
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Release Date: 2000-06-06

      Tracks:

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      3. Little Princess
      4. Sweden, Op. 22:2
      5. A Ballad About Lamech's Sons
      6. A Ballad About The Jester And Death
      7. A Ballad About Good Sleep
      8. You Are Near Me In My Dreams
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      13. The Diamond On The March Snow
      14. The Tryst, Op. 37:5
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      Virtuoso Brass
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        		Virtuoso Brass

        Manufacturer: Delos Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        QuintetsQuintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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        Tracks:

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        3. Three Pieces: Sonatina
        4. Three Pieces: Fugue
        5. Sound An Alarm: Overture
        6. Sound An Alarm: Total Eclipse
        7. Sound An Alarm: March
        8. Sound An Alarm: Ah Let Me Weep
        9. Sound an Alarm
        10. Concerto In D Minor: Allegro In C Minor
        11. Concerto In D Minor: Allegro
        12. Concerto In D Minor: Largo
        13. Concerto In D Minor: Allegro
        14. Fanfare
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        16. Suite From The Monteregian Hills: Chansom mncolique
        17. Suite From The Monteregian Hills: Valse ridicule
        18. Suite From The Monteregian Hills: Danse Villageoise
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        20. Enchanted Forest Suite: Gnomes
        21. Enchanted Forest Suite: Water Nymphs
        22. Enchanted Forest Suite: Unicorn
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        24. Sonatine: Andante
        25. Sonatine: Allegro vivo
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        Seasons
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          		Seasons

          Manufacturer: RCA
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          Release Date: 1993-10-12

          Tracks:

          1. Peer Gynt: Morning
          2. Concerto In E: Spring - Largo
          3. Come To My Garden
          4. Sakura (Cherry Blossom)
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          6. Over The Sea To Skye
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          11. The Rowan Tree
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          16. Clair de lune
          17. The Dark Island
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          Enchanted Forest
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Beautiful Music
          		 Enchanted Forest
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: World Disc
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
          MeditationMeditation | New Age | Styles | Music
          RelaxationRelaxation | New Age | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B00000JIPK
          Release Date: 1999-07-13

          Tracks:

          1. Cries Of The River
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          3. Origins
          4. Zumakala
          5. Ammasu Village
          6. Spirit Bridge
          7. Wichoni
          8. Terrere Obande
          9. Iya Oyeha

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Music.......1999-08-26

          Believe me, If you like Deep Forest/Enigma then this is definitely for you. It blends the native voices of different regions with modern musical arrangements.
          Alfred Reed: Music for Shakespeare
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            		Alfred Reed: Music for Shakespeare

            Manufacturer: Klavier
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            The Enchanted Forest
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • Literally takes you to the Rainforest!
            		 The Enchanted Forest
            David Sun
            Manufacturer: New World
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            TibetTibet | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music
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            ASIN: B0000000B0
            Release Date: 1994-08-04

            Tracks:

            1. Enchanted Forest (A)
            2. Enchanted Forest (B)

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Literally takes you to the Rainforest!.......2001-08-06

            I bought the cassette tape of this several years ago, and was so excited to finally find the CD. This is one of the most relaxing and mystical works that I have ever encountered. Wish I could find more of this type of music...it literally puts you in a different world. A great pick for massage therapists or Reiki practitioners.

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