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Bedtime Beats: The Secret to Sleep

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Usually, when I write a review, I like to let the songs play in the background, hoping that it will inspire me to some new revelation as I write. In this instance, though, I can't risk it; every single time I play either disk from this two-disk set, I start to drift off. I'm not kidding! For insomniacs, this collection could work better than Sominex. My normal procedure for any review is to listen straight through every note of music at least once, and then listen twice more, emphasizing the bits that made the deepest impression. Nearly a month ago, I thought I would do just that, but this disk threw that methodology right out of the window. For three weeks, I listened to this collection at home, at night, in the environment that it is intended for - my bedroom. For three weeks straight, I fell asleep before track five...
How can I write a responsible review if I can't even stay conscious while listening? Determined to do the right thing, it occurred to me that maybe I should alter the environment. For instance, I could listen to "Bedtime Beats" while driving, but there's no way that I'd risk it. If the potency of the formula carried over, I could kill somebody, so here is all I can tell you about "Bedroom Beats - The Secret to Sleep";
1) The title is really stupid. There is nothing resembling a `beat' anywhere on this collection (or at least not on the first four tracks). Percussion players need not apply. Some tracks barely have a `tempo'.
2) The first four tracks on either disk vary from entrancing (an excerpt from "Ravel's Piano Concerto in G Major" and Debussy's "The Girl with the Flaxen Hair") to corny (Vaughn Williams' "Fantasia on Greensleeves."
3) It works. The stated intention of the collection is to promote rest, and I can personally vouch for its validity in that regard. As for the quality of the music on this collection, though, you'll have to ask someone else. ...Yawn.....
B Tom Ryan

...but it doesn't come with the unpleasant side effects either!!
Seriously, this product arrived during a particularly stressful week, so I didn't think it would be very effective under the circumstances. I was wrong. First off, don't let the "beat" aspect deter you. It does not mean there is an odd, new-age, techno rhythm inserted into these beautiful classics. The "beats" are inherent to how the music is played, so you are not getting hit over the head with a separate, strumming sound. I leave the science of all this to those who created it. What is apparent is that the pieces chosen for this set of 2-CD's are amazingly lovely. Sort of a "best hits" in their genre, in my opinion.

But the real question is: "Does it help you sleep?" YES!! Beside the pure listening pleasure, I noticed right away my breathing pattern calmed, even when mind-juggling those things that were determined to keep me awake. In a short while I was able to relax enough to the point of focusing on the music and a sense of calm, not the stresses du jour. A feat that normally calls for a glass (or two) of Merlot. It goes without saying, one cannot (well, should not) frequently rely on the Merlot-method as a sleep aid. :o)

No unpleasant side-effects here! It really does make a difference in getting to sleep and sleeping better. AND the music is sublime.

It is going to be my main gift giving product for the upcoming holiday season.

I Highly recommend this!!

Regards,
Laurie

If you wonder does the CD work - it certainly does. I don't think I got through the 3d selection before I was asleep. It certainly is relaxing.

I have always had trouble falling asleep and have tried other sleep solutions but none have ever worked for me. A friend read about BEDTIME BEATS in MORE Magazine and suggested that I try it. I was skeptical but decided I might as well give it a go. To my surprise and delight BEDTIME BEATS worked! I have listened to the cd for 4 nights now. I have fallen asleep each night more easily and not only am I sleeping better but I have enjoyed the beautiful and peaceful music. I highly recommend Bedtime Beats to anyone who has had trouble sleeping!

I bought this to help my eight year old son fall asleep at night. For the last couple of months we've had problems getting him to stay in bed and fall asleep in a timely manner. This CD arrived two days ago and for the last two nights this has helped my son fall asleep within about fifteen minutes of getting into bed. Now not only is he falling asleep much easier he is also getting a much better night sleep. We are happy, he is happy and so is his teacher since she doesn't have a tired little boy to deal with every morning.

I own one copy of "Bedtime Beats" and I'm buying another for
when I'm traveling. It lulls my wife and I to sleep and helps
us not concentrate on what happened today and what will be hapening tommorow. Great Product!

I first listened at my computer and found myself slowly relaxing and really enjoying the beautiful music but wondered if it would REALLY work since I find it very hard to get to sleep and stay asleep. Well,folks, if you have doubts about it working, throw them out the window! I did not make it through Track 1! Not only that but when I woke 5 hours later and turned it on again hoping to just enjoy the music - right----didn't make it through Track 1 again and got another 2 hours of sound sleep. This CD is a godsend for those of us who have trouble getting to sleep. I highly recommend you buy this CD - you'll never find a better deal. Kudos to the Mercurios and everyone associated with it who have given us this beautiful pair of CDs. I'm getting several for friends and family.

Marie

but no silver bullet. FOR ME. Lovely selection of tunes, and I find them quite enjoyable and relaxing, but they just don't "knock me out". I own a variety of "sleep CD's" but real music seems to be just too stimulating when I am having trouble sleeping. I do better with guided imagery. Yesterday, though, I brought it over to my mom's place and laid down to listen to it with her, because she was so stressed out. She was asleep before the third number!

I have a two year old who hates bedtime. My mom told me about this CD and it really helped. He loves to listen to it when I put him to bed.

I agree with the other reviewer I found most of the music to be too up beat for falling asleep, and my problem is staying asleep, not falling asleep. Some of the music made my heart race and then I could not fall sleep. I tried this CD 4 times before calling it quits. I would not recommend this CD. I have resulted to using my very loud air purifier as white noise so that as I sleep the street sounds do not wake me up, but recently someone recommended to me trying a Homedics SoundSpa machine, which has all kinds of natural sounds for background noise when sleeping. I may try it. I hope this review helps.