Customer Reviews

Higher Octave Collection, Vol. 2: Music from Around the World (2-CD Set)

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Higher Octave has done it again. The leader in "new age" music has a knack for putting together a great stable of artists, and coming up with a great way to hear some musicians that you know, but may not have heard in the genre. I started off by buying the Collection CD's a year ago, now I own almost the entire higher octave catalog.

A great collection of artists that will add to your enjoyment of music.

I enjoy most of the Higher Octave compilations because I find listening to a CD by a single artist to be wearing. I felt that CD 2 (Nighttime) was particularly well put together; the songs flow nicely from one to the other, yet the contrast between songs is thoughtful and interesting. This is a rare combination in an album, and indicates a compilation built by an intelligent and talented individual with a sophisticated knowledge of music. The variety is broader than most compilations with both instrumentals and vocal tracks. Well done, whoever you are, at Higher Octave!

This double album contains a majority of good songs. There is a really nice blend here. It has such a good lineup of artists. If you like New Age music and relaxing music, you should consider buying this album. I am happy with it.

Having purchased this primarily for the "Nightime" side, ( as with it's predecessor) This follow-up compilation doesn't come close, which is the rule for most "#2's". The Deuter piece at the end of disc 2 is the standout, but that's worth the price in my (pocket)book. The "Daytime" disc is pleasant wallpaper music not nothing distinctive nor distinguished. Good for dentists waiting rooms I suppose.