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Epiphany Project

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The haunting vocals and perfect piano make this extremely pleasurable listening. This is music at its best: adventuresome, emotionally evocative, intelligent, unpredictable, and highly melodic.

Man, can Bet Williams sing! Her phenomenal voice moves deftly from a soft vibrato to an open-throated belting-out, rivaling the likes of a Kate Bush, Happy Rhodes, or Tori Amos. Williams and John Hodian are Epiphany Project. They wrote all 14 songs, which are profound and poetic -- intelligence from and for both head and heart. Hodian is both pianist and composer -- his instrumentation is flawless and includes some of the most delicate piano and strings I've ever heard. The music moves with as much grace and power as Williams' voice, and is the perfect transport for it. One of my favorite songs on the disc, "Tubwayhun," is an ancient Aramaic translation of the beatitudes (even the liner notes and lyrics are beautifully, artfully presented) -- and listening to this is something of a beatific experience. These two are seriously good at what they do, and clearly dedicated to making music that awakens and expands -- and defines itself on its own terms.

This is a little know group that is made up of vocalist Bet Williams and pianist John Hodian. The two combine their talents for a alchemy of music that is a delight to the ears. Each song is uniquie, so there is something for everyone. Willians' voice is and instrament that blends will with Hodian's piano. As the key lyricist[, Williams is a poet, and many of the songs could stand alone without the music, but are much more powerful with it. In my opinion, the highlight of the album is the song "Mission Bells", which to me is the perfect blend of what these two masterclass musicians can do together. This album is any music lovers must have.

In a galaxy far... far... away... resides the most exquisite compilation of piano and vocals. It is a galaxy created by Bet Williams and John Hodian. I had the pleasure of seeing this duo perform it "live" and they literally transported my mind to another place... a wonderful dimension. Like another reviewer, I had this in my CD player for months on end. I return to it often. A rare and UNIQUE treasure.

I have not taken this CD out of the car player for three months!
I had never heard of Bet Williams or Epiphany Project but happened to see a concert in Morrisville, NY. It was one of the best shows I have ever seen and the CD has since become one of my favorites. Melodic, almost spiritual, a voice accompanied by piano that is meditative yet energetic.

Good music to take a bath to...gentle, warms lullabies make this a must have!!

Excellent music. Very pretty with a lot of feeling.