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Best of 1990-2000

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Before I enter the world of reviews, let me make one thing very clear...I'm a big fan of this multi-instrumentalist composer...every track on this album is pure "ENCHANTMENT", this his second release from Higher Octave ~ "The Best of Chris Spheeris 1990-2000", is the "Ultimate" from this young Greek.

Also being of Greek heritage, my mother Maria Patestas, I'm very partial to this genre in music growing up and hearing songs that speak from the soul, inner feelings that are deep within...Spheeris compositions blend so many different passages of life, you feel you've heard them before, but never knowing where or when.

Following his career for more than a decade, remembering his past endeavors with "Enchantment"(1990)..."Desires of the Heart"(1990), one of my personal favorites..."Culture"(1993)..."Desires"(1994)..."Eros"(1997)..."Dancing With The Muse"(2000), the title song and "MAGAYA" from the same album are two of my all-time favorites on this latest release...but the highlight is "CULTURE", completely addictive theme, Spheeris arrangement blends old melodies within a new text, very intoxicating to say the least.

After listening to this CD, you feel tranquil, happy and at peace...Spheeris music is very therapeutic, if this is what you've been searching for...you have found it, thanks to CHRIS SPHEERIS!

Total Time: 73:45 on 15 Tracks ~ Higher Octave HOMCD-50946 ~ (2001)

This is a magnificent collection of soulful, seductive music good for listening to anywhere and at any time. The only thing missing is, perhaps, Kingdom in the Clouds from Mystic Traveller. Thank you Chris for this beautiful CD!

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Chris Spheeris, ... is a musical master. Even his worst songs are better than average. His best songs (and they are many) are brilliant. I have purchased every one of his albums (except the re-releases). If anyone deserves to be well-compensated for his artistic endeavors, it is Mr. Spheeris. If you don't yet own any music by Chris Spheeris I cannot recommend this album highly enough. Buy it! You won't regret it!

But if you already own many/most/all of Mr. Spheeris's previous releases, should you buy this album? What for? For the two new songs??

I already have every song on this album ... EXCEPT TWO ! What possessed Mr. Spheeris to put two new songs on this album? Is that how he rewards me for purchasing every one of his previous releases? Should I pay full album price for two songs???? Or should I simply forgo the two new songs? What kind of appreciation is that to show to your loyal admirers? What kind of gratitude is that? I am deeply disappointed in Mr. Spheeris for this tawdry marketing ploy.

This CD is so beautiful and emotion-stirring. It makes me feel like I'm passionately in love with someone. Although I bought this CD for myself I would've loved receiving it as a Valentine's Day gift from someone and I would've fallen in love with that person!

I have many of Chris' works and this is by far the best one yet!
There isn't a bad track on this cd. I had it on one day when friends were over and now they ask that I put it on everytime.

chris spheeris music is very unique and i think that the best new age music i have never heard in years,try it and be ready to go to a fantastic journey to your soul....

I'll buy anything Chris Spheeris records, because his music is all-encompassing and provides an ingenius combination of enchanting melodies, international rhythms, multi-dimensional soundscapes, beautiful and original sequences with talented riffs, and... hey stop a minute. Chris get the cactus spurs out of your ass and compose some new stuff. A decade of Arizona sunsets should have inspired you to do something creative again, even though you think the world is just out to steal your creations through pirated marketing. Get with the new music marketing technologies, make your money, and do what you do best- inspire the world through music. Two new songs per decade, and you should have a complete album in 50 years. That's like watching a Sedona cactus grow.

I accidentally run into Chris Spheeris on youtube
and immediately felt in love with his music.
I definitely recommend this CD for someone who wants to dive into the atmosphere of intimacy and passion.