Buddha's Dream

Riley Lee | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 13, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Narada
• ASIN: B0000589U5
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #221,220 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Riley Lee is Great, but not this album!, June 29, 2001

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"bakhruddin" (Lancaster, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Buddha's Dream (Audio CD)

I have a number of Riley's ablums and they are great, but this album is an exercise in overproduction and lack of focus. This is probably not entirely Riley's fault. The production use of overdubs, excessive reverb and occasional echo totally ruin the subtles that the shakuhachi can produce. IMO, Riley is one of the masters of shak, and usually his non-traditional (Japanese) pieces are beautiful - but not on this CD. May I strongly recommed "Oriental Sunrise" if you are new to Shakuhachi and Riley Lee. His new "Postcards..." CD is also winner!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very soothing, calming, expansive mood., July 10, 2001

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MelloCello (Upland, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Buddha's Dream (Audio CD)

This is my first Riley Lee CD and, while I'm no expert on the shakuhachi flute as is the previous reviewer, I really enjoy this CD! It sets a wonderful mood for meditation as well as background when studying or working on the computer. I'm listening to it now through headphones and am able to hear subtleties that I haven't heard before. It's not overbearing though and allows you to let your mind relax and roam freely or to easily focus your meditations. All the tracks flow smoothly together and all are pleasing to the ear. I highly recommend it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars to dream or to meditate?, May 24, 2005

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L. J. Schrader (Manchester, NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buddha's Dream (Audio CD)

I first heard music from Riley Lee while in an acupuncture session and decided to listen to some titles myself and choose one for home. So far, this is my favorite, though I have not heard them all. This is a very soothing, totally instrumental, wind instruments only and has an excellent flow. I do not happen to enjoy nature sounds or multiple instrumentals, so this was particularly perfect for me. If you have the same taste in simple, relaxing melody you will enjoy this immensely for either meditation, relaxation or at bedtime. This is even a great soother for children since it is calming without having the "spooky" overtones that some relaxation music can have. Enjoy some peacefullness.