Customer Reviews

Guitar for Relaxation

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Despite a title sure to embarrass any self-respecting music snob, this is no less than a full disc of nicely mastered solo guitar recordings by the great Julian Bream (a string quartet joins Bream on one track). If these pieces could be easily found elsewhere, on albums with more continuity, then this disc wouldn't be worth buying. But probably 40% of the material on this cd can't be found in print, to my knowledge. In particular, the Mompou, Mozart, Llobet, Aguado, Henze, and Diabelli tracks aren't readily available elsewhere as of early 2003. Several of these tracks are nice hefty 6-7 minute pieces. In particular, the beautiful Andante from Diabelli's Sonata, arranged by Bream himself, is worth the purchase price by itself. If you're a Bream fan trying to get beyond his half-dozen easily available cds, add this to your collection.

I got this CD because I am a massage therapist,and refuse to buy
those cheesey new agey relaxation CD's.I was finally getting a little tired of the bach cello concertos and a couple of other classical recordings that had been deemed "relaxing",and decided to try this one.It is great!I never seem to get tired of it!I have not had a client that didn't love it.Most even ask what it is because they like it so much.Based on the success of this CD,I am going to try the Cello For Relaxation CD in the same series.I hope that it is just as much of a hit!

A wonderful collection. Lives up to it's title - RELAXATION!! As always, Julian Bream and his guitar make the mark!! This is a great addition to any relaxation and/or soft guitar collection!

I would rate this album at 3.5 stars. I do Reiki volunteer work at the local medical facilities, mostly pain management. I was looking for something different from the usual digital ambient/new age music to relax the patients during their sessions. And who doesn't enjoy the guitar? Julian Bream does a wonderful job playing softly yet expressively and of course everything is at a relaxed tempo, I would describe it as adagio. It can be a little sleepy at points, but then I am trying to relax the patients so it serves its purpose. Too bad there are no sample tracks. I purchased it on the reviews and I am happy I did. It makes for a welcome addition to my relaxation collection and it could be used for massage, spa, and reading. Best of all the price is reasonable.

This is an amazing CD. I recommend it highly for reading on a rainy day, relaxing, or just reading the paper on a Sunday morning. It's one of my top 10 relaxation CDs.

This CD definitely lives up to it's name. Julian Bream's guitar playing is ethereal and leaves your mind in a state of blissful relaxation...A wonderful collection! Well worth the investment!

I find myself choosing this CD whenever I want to unwind. It is absolutely exquisite. I have bought quite a few different "relaxation" CD's, and this is my favorite.