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Guitar Meditations

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Wow, I totally disagree with the review written by John Dilberto for this CD!!! Yes, the guitar work by Billy McLaughlin is really stunning, as usual. The accompanying music by Soulfood is not obtrusive or "smothering" to me at all. I like the combination of the meditative electronic stylings of DJ Free, which really match the guitar work very well. Combining the two different styles enhances each. True, you do not get just fingerstyle guitar work here, but that is the point. If you want just pure guitar music then get Billy McLaughlin's excellent, chart-topping CD "Fingerdance". This CD grew out of a meeting between Soulfood and Billy McLaughlin back in 1997 on Soulfood's web radio program "Earth Beat". From that meeting and performance the two decided to collaborate on "Guitar Meditations", and create something oriented towards contemplation and relaxation. To get a good idea of the feel of the music try the last cut "Into the Blue, Out of the Blue part 2". This will give you an idea of how the electronic soundscapes fuse with the guitar. Really, this is a wonderfully and very fine, relaxing, yet interesting CD. There has been no "smothering".

This has been a customer favorite in my massage practice. I have received several inquiries about it. The guitar is wonderful and there isn't one song that I don't like. The whole album just flows perfectly.

This recording really transcends all types of categorized music and speaks completely for itself. Billy McLaughlin is probably the world's best kept secret. This CD will relax and entertain you anytime you want. I have listened to this disc to fall asleep about fifty times, and I still get goosebumps when I listen to the way McLaughlin works those alternate tunings and two handed techniques. I think it is one of the finest CDs I own.

This well executed landscape of beautiful sounds is brought to you by one of the finest guitarists that I have heard. Billy's precision playing combined with emotion makes each note a moment to enjoy. Play this album in the background when you are reading, sewing, writing or just relaxing. It's good to meditate to and is constantly in my CD player when I teach adults. It helps ease test anxiety, and creates a warm atmosphere. I've enjoyed other albums by Billy Mclaughlin and am in awe of his dedication and talent.

Is there anyone better at what he does then Billy McLaughlin? I don't think so. I bought this album to add to my collection of Billy Mac albums. Nothing better than putting Billy's albums on the shuffle on my ipod and just let them randomly select songs from all of Billy's great albums. I was lucky enough to see him in concert in Minneapolis and he is even more amazing in person! Don't stop Billy!!

Love this for massage. I also have Guitar Meditations II, and some of the guitarists other stuff. I shuffle it all together.