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Earth Prayer

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The music of Bill Douglas brings a purity of emotion which is rare these days. In Earth Prayer, as with all his albums, whether expressing sacred reverence or simple, unabashed joy, the music speaks directly to the heart! There is no trace of the syrupy over-sentimentality to which some fall prey. And this is certainly not just another New Age, drifting-to-nowhere with no content album. Instead, each selection is finely sculpted in Douglas' very original style.

Earth Prayer is an even balance and collaboration of instrumental and vocal selections. The exquisite voices of the Ars Nova Singers are engaged and present with the spirit of the music and all the lyrics are clearly sung. The poetry of such greats as William Butler Yeats, Percy B Shelley, and William Shakespeare weave so naturally with the music, one begins to feel that these songs have existed always. These songs with their immortal words will stay in your heart.

The instrumental cuts feature the distinct sounds of trumpet, violin, flute, cello, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, french horn, various percussion including Indian tabla, as well as Bill Douglas's masterful piano. It is a joy to hear the true sounds of these fine musicians!

I didn't think he could out do Songs of Earth and Sky. This one certainly does so in musical variety. And that it is not just more of the same is one of its strong points. In Lovely Blue, in particular, is phenominally beautiful.

I heard this CD while shopping in a book/music store one day. I had to go to find the artist and name of the CD. It was so unique and the harmonies were absolutely beautiful. It's not like typical new age, but, well, I don't know what to call it, other than great! I purchased all of the CDs by Bill Douglas and haven't been disappointed in any of them. Close your eyes, listen to the music and escape to a place of peace... time to re-energize and then prepare to re-enter the real world. Highly recommended!

Bill Douglas must have a direct line to the gods to find the melodies he shares with us. They are so deep and primal that I can't listen without feeling my throat tighten with some kind of ancient memory that takes me completely away from where I am.

The notes he gets from the bass singers in his choral pieces will create an earthquake in your soul.

if you are not familiar with Bill Douglas's music this is a great CD to get. His music is so relaxing, simply beautiful

Awesome choral vocals, beautifully composed music, thought-provoking, transporting. Bill Douglas' music can't be beat for enriching a relaxing evening with your favorite candle, book, or lover. An absolute favorite.