Customer Reviews

Indigo

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I read a review of this in the Rusted Root newsletter and on a whim decided to buy it if I ever found it. The CD is an hour of the same melody repeated over and over, with OM thrown in and a few hard-to-catch surprises. At first it sounded like the same stuff over and over, but this is great music to read by, to study to, to sleep with, to make love to, or just relax and turn off the lights, light a candle, and get in touch with rarely visited inner self. My home was burglarized and all 400 CDs were stolen. When it came time to replace them, I obviously didn't buy 400 at once, but "Indigo" was among the first batch of replacements. It grows on you and lulls you to a state of ecstasy. Too bad Rusted Roots recent albums haven't been this good...

I am glad I got this used for cheap. Given how much I enjoy Rusted Root (and Donovan's drumming is obviously the backbone of that whole experience), I had high hopes for some interesting experimental material on this album. Boy was I disappointed to find that it is merely a slow build-up to a short loop that is repeated for an hour. Not that that loop isn't soothing to listen to, but it's basically guitar strings being struck with drumsticks. Not recommended except purely as background noise.

I'm a little late sharing my praises for this disc, I have owned Indigo for 6 years, and not once has it failed to alter my mind and body to a better place. This music creates such a perfect place, an unexplainable but very comforting "presence" is in this music. Whether it is to relax, re-center myself or shake off negativity, this CD is what I reach for. I recently played this for myself in our livingroom and after it ended, my husband came in from the other room and asked what I was playing. He said it was extremely moving and had relaxed him. What a testiment. Highly recommend

It really does it for me... relaxation that is....

10 minutes of listening to this music and I am instantly transported to a deep calm. I love this disc!

Warning: If you do data entry or any repetetive activity for a living, setting this CD on auto replay while working may impede your feeling the usual levels of stress, frustration, cynicism, helplessness, and rage for an individual in your position.

This music seems to act on something like an unconscious level, keeping one focused and not bored. Do not listen to this recording at work unless you (and those around you) can handle calm, pleasant moods and don't mind finding it's time to go home hours before you're ready.

This is a deeply satisfying piece, a beautiful accompaniment to meditation, yoga, prayer, or even just sitting and thinking about things. I've found it somehow supports my work as well, though, helping to clear and focus my mind as I type. And my baby daughter loves it!

Maybe I'm just a dumb midwesterner but I DON'T GET IT

This record takes you on a journey to the center of your soul. Highly reccomended!! I also like to listen to it when I'm writing or doing Yoga. It really helps open you up!