Across the Universe

Terry Oldfield | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 26, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: New World Music
• ASIN: B00004YYU3
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #561,652 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Across The Universe

2. From The Heart

3. When?

4. Sun In My Eyes

5. Down To Earth

Editorial Reviews

"Across the Universe is about the yearning to be free that becomes so much a part of human condition as we travel the pathways of liberation. Relaxing new age, soundtrack-oriented instrumentals dominate the mix but lovely vocals contribute to the expressive texture of the album. Includes plenty of female vocals that should entice Máire Brennan, Enya, and Shanon enthusiasts, it should be explored further. Worth a journey--it is a nice and relaxing listen!" -- Musical Discoveries

Across the Universe blends uplifting flutes with ethereal vocals, creating a timeless musical soundscape that beckons its listener to melt away from day to day life. The lyrics are odes to the night sky, and the vastness of our earth and the universe beyond. This album is a treasure and a magical accompaniment for any of the healing arts, relaxation, and meditation! --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars from Solo Piano Publications, June 27, 2001

By 

Kathy Parsons (Florence, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Across the Universe (Audio CD)

Terry Oldfield's newest release is a combination of various musical instruments, vocals, and natural sounds. The music ranges from melodic to ambient with a soothing and calming message. The shortest of the five pieces is more than 7 1/2 minutes long, so the moods are sustained, and the listener can be transported into an extended, gentle fantasy. Known mostly as a flutist (flautist), Oldfield also plays piano and keyboards, percussion, whistles, pipes, and bells. The three vocal pieces are lovely, but I really prefer Oldfield's soaring instrumental work. "From the Heart" is the soundtrack to a dream of the listener's choosing. Oldfield plays all of the parts on this one, and it meanders like a lazy stream. Actually, water sounds run through this work, making it easy to imagine Oldfield sitting on the bank of a quiet river, bringing his musical vision to life. "When" opens with a haunting, slightly ominous prelude. Reverb and the use of echo cause this piece to evoke images of wide-open, and perhaps very dark, space. When the vocals come in, the instruments become a much more subtle backdrop, but Oldfield supplies several passionate instrumental solos between the verses. "Down to Earth" is a darkly spiritual piece, showing clearly what Oldfield does best - emotional soundtracks to be experienced with or without visual accompaniment. This is my favorite piece on this album. "Across the Universe" holds a consistent mood throughout, and travels at a very peaceful tempo. In the liner notes, Oldfield is quoted: "This album is about the yearning to be free that becomes so much a part of Human Condition as we travel the pathways to liberation." Very nicely done!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good!, August 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Across the Universe (Audio CD)

It could have been some more songs and it has its ups and downs, but this CD definitly got qualitys and its a universe between this and the standard awfull chessy Newage. The angelic female vocals coming in then and then mix well with Terrys very moving and soaring solopassages. Its very moody and calming and those who like Enya may find something new here!