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Deep Peace

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This is a wonderful entrance into the lyrical garden of Bill Douglas! Healing, inspiring, and spiritual, the music of "Deep Peace" flows with a grace rarely experienced. I find the overall quality of this CD amazingly consistent: I like every track! There is a good synergy between the instrumental tracks and the Ars Nova singing. Douglas'soft piano interludes invite the listener to be with his reflections and most precious memories. I think I could do with this CD alone on a desert island! As far as my knowledge of Bill Douglas' music goes, this is his finest achievement to date. Buy this CD, you will find your musical companion. "Deep Peace" can also be a wonderful gift to our loved ones. I think I am going to get an extra copy for a good friend of mine who battled mild depression for months. The "Deep Peace" theme is my favorite passage because its melodic appeal is so caring for the huuman soul. In the midst of winter, let "Deep Peace" melodies fill your room each time you open your window to greet the morning sun. Happy listening, folks, wherever you are...

I have just been introduced to the lush harmonies of Bill Douglas. A demo of "Heaven in a Wildflower" was playing at my book store. I bought the "New Romantics" collection on the spot. When I realized Bill had other CD's, I bought "Deep Peace". His work is astonishingly beautiful. The stresses of the day are forgotten as you are swept into the simplicity of sheer beauty. The combination of music (surely there is a better word than this!) and poetry are exquisite. I've been challenged to delve into the works of William Blake whose words are so heavenly intertwined with some of Douglas's melodies. This is more than a favorite CD and artist; it's a way of life.

This is the first Bill Douglas album added to my cd collection, but it isn't the last! How do you adequately describe something so beautiful and stirring? Essentially, this is 'poetry in motion'....poetry put to music. Such poetic works Douglas used are from great poets like Robert Burns, William Blake, William Butler Yeats and Alfred Graves. With the musical sounds of the piano, synthesizers, bassoon, violin, cello, oboe and clarinet, in combination with the gentle chorals of the Ars Nova Singers, your soul is quickly soothed! Douglas and the Ars Nova Singers bring these poems to life. Very poignant.

In the liner notes, Bill Douglas himself, speaks of his fondness of poetry and "how satisfying for him it was to present the musical settings of 'Deep Peace' to some of his favorite poems." The album consists of both instrumental and choral portions, many in combination. This cd is something to relax to, or work with, playing in the background. There's just something very moving about the tender words of poetry put to music & song. You will not be disappointed.

Also, the poems themselves are listed in the liner notes; Something that is enjoyable to read as each particular song is playing. The cover picture itself, is a preview of how this cd will leave you feeling.....calm, serene, inspired, and with feelings of deep peace.

My compliments to such a wonderful musician (Douglas), who has a tremendous talent to arrange and compose.....anything.

In my search for relaxing music appropriate for a spa atmosphere, I discovered Deep Peace in Amazon reviews. I decided to give this CD a try. I am impressed with the effect this music has on me and my clients. It is deeply relaxing and completely beautiful. When I play this CD while giving facials I feel serenity and peace. Apparently my clients also receive similar feelings because each express their attraction to the music, request information concerning Deep Peace, then soon after, fall fast asleep. I highly recommend Deep Peace for any one desiring a state of deep relaxation and peace.

Excellent presentation. When I heard this CD, I was surprised that I had never heard of Bill Douglas. The music is exceptionally relaxing, not to mention beautiful to the ear. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys inner(deep)peace...

After buying this cd I can't stop listening to it... The wonderful harmonies of the Ars Nova Singers as well as the rich accompanying voices of the oboe clarinet and flute etc. are enough to put me into a deep state of relaxation. If you are looking for music to relieve stress or to simply unwind to this is the perfect cd. Give it a listen and you won't be the least bit dissappointed!

"I love poetry almost as much as music, and it is particularly satisfying for me to present these musical settings of some of my favorite poems. For me, these poems express the utmost tenderness, purity, joy, and poignancy." Bill Douglas

Has music ever overtaken you so that it became more than music? It was like your spirit entered its essence? Like it spoke to your soul on a level you cannot fully express with human words, yet your heart burns to share it? DEEP PEACE does that for me. I truly believe DEEP PEACE is inspired and approved by a Higher Power. I hope you will buy this and experience it for yourself. Until then, I leave you with some lyrics from the first song, my favorite, DEEP PEACE:

"Deep peace of the running wave to you / Deep Peace of the flowing air to you / Deep Peace of the quiet earth to you / Deep Peace of the shining stars to you / Deep Peace of the gentle night to you / Moon and stars pour their healing light on you / Deep Peace to you."
--a Gaelic Blessing o8E

Soar!

I am a hardcore collector of newage music ... as well as music that evokes peace and serenity and this CD has to rate as perhaps the very best that I have ever heard. Its the kind of music you can put on and listen to over and over again without ever tiring. Absolutely beautiful is the best way I can describe it. It worth way more than the cost of the CD ... it will provide many, many hours of enjoyment.

Talk about heaven! This CD is divine. Just perfect for that needed relaxation on a daily basis. The jacket insert has the words to the songs, which is nice as I like to memorize the words -- makes the meaning of the songs come together nicely. Spiritually moving. I've recommended this CD to family and friends.

I purchased this CD during the lowest time of my life emotionally. Every track brought solace and comfort beyond belief, especially the title track, Deep Peace. I would listen to it over and over, bathing in the lush healing sounds. Each element, from the perfectly balanced vocals to the simple piano and violin motifs, is seemingly structured at a spiritual level. This is more than ambient music, it's true music therapy.