Customer Reviews

The Healing Spirit

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Well, I would rate this CD five stars, but the music is a litle "full" for my taste in spots. The CD is very compelling, not overly sweet and/or cloying, and there is a wonderful musical quality to each piece. I was quite surprised by the consistency of the CD, with strong offerings on each track; often this type of music begins to sound repetitious after a bit... The music contains a lot of electronic voicings and embellishments, and it provides a truly meticulous sound environment. The healing quality of the music is evident throughout. My favorite track is number 5, "Transformation". The music on this CD has been very well-received when played on Nightlight, a public radio program in Alaska.

This is a lovely peaceful CD that definitely lives up to its' name The Healing Spirit; by the time the second song Angel Voices has finished you will be feeling better! Much in the vein of Angel Helpers by Merlin's Magic it really eases any tension and stress - I give it 5 stars and highly recommend it!

After a bad auto accident in March/01, this is a cd that I started to listen to in the hospital recovering from broken body and emotions. When I got home and had the horrible nightmares that usually follow a trauma, I would lay in the darkness saturated with pain, tears,then I would listen to track 7, "Transformation" and could visulize myself walking effortlessly and without pain, as if I were penetrating a veil of white gause, the music propelling me forward. The chimes gave me assurance that I was going to be ok.
Track 8, "Sanctuary", has been showing me that spiritual place deep inside of me where all healing originates. I have done this healing journey without any medications, drugs, muscle relaxants etc..Just aspirin and Diane's "Healing Spirit" that has been bringing me into that place of miracles done by the Spirit of Healing. This is one of the best piece's of music that I own.

Is music capable of moving and elevating one to a place of sublime yet ecstatic transformation?

This is absolutely mesemerising music from Diane Arkenstone. "Transformation" is exactly the potential, in listening to the subtle interplays of its ethereal tone and pulse. If I close my eyes and relax, I become aware of a different time and place, and upon return I feel surprsingly refreshed and relaxed.

Ambient, trance, space music themes and shades of Tangerine Dream-scapes all flow and merge into a beautifully uplifting sound tapestry that is not only immensely enjoyable - but is true to the title in its influence to change our very space, even if but for a few precious moments.

Less than a year ago,I happened to have heard "The Angel's Voice" somewhere and couldnt help but be completely transfixed by the rather silence inducing music. It is easily the best track of it's kind on the disc. There are times when I fall asleep listening to it repeatedly and at some times I like playing it while I'm alone. Not many people have heard of Diane Arkenstone. Her music sometimes reduces me to my own soul where everything I fear or can possibly be paranoid about is simply non existant.
Other tracks on Healing Spirit that really do pin you are "Ocean Of Stars" , "Waters of life" and "The Secret Garden" I cant help but add some light criticism, I wish she had more tracks like Angel's voice. Other tracks on the disc can get a bit monotonous.

Definite buy,even if you're remotely interested.

P.S - Diane Arkenstone looks like an angel and I dont even like using that word.

I listen to this CD as I am drifting off into sleep and the feeling the music gives me is one of peace and serenity. Often, I keep track #8 on repeat for weeks and have it constantly playing in my bedroom. The music is so calming and peaceful. Excellent for prayers and meditation or rituals. Diane Arkenstone is a genius!

I get migraine headaches that put me in a darkened room for several days flat on my back. I put on my headphones and listen to this CD and it helps VERY much. I highly recommend this CD to anyone with any type of stress in their lives.

If you stumbled onto this page by mistake, take a closer look. This album is FANTASTIC. Whether you seek Meditation, Peace or Healing, you've found Excellence in all three. Following in the footsteps of her husband, Diane may well surpass David. At the very least, she walks by his side. Do not pass up this Master Works. Also look at David's Works... Shaman, Goddess, Faeries and Dream Palace under the name Troika. All Digital Heaven!

Although vastly different from her other two CD's, this album is enchanting. More soothing and calm than "Aquaria" and "Jewel in the Sun", this CD has an almost haunting quality to it. I can drop off to sleep in an instant listening to this gorgeous music - it's the type of CD I would put on softly in a fussy baby's room to let her fall asleep to. Perfect for meditation, relaxation, studying, or just if you want to feel at peace. I will buy any new music Diane comes out with, I've loved every single thing she's put out!

This CD was purchased for a gift for a friend who is in need of the "healing spirit". I already have enjoyed this album with it's soothing music for several years, and thought this would help our friend as she goes through treatment for breast cancer with surgery and chemotherapy. It's lush orchestration and beautiful melodies will help her heal and lift her spirits.

Thank you Diane Arkenstone for your "healing" creativity!

Dr. Christopher Hermann