Customer Reviews

Living the Northern Summer

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This album is one of the best in this genre--whatever you choose to call it. It presents a series of musical vignettes that recall the innocence of childhood and it is almost magical in transporting the listener to that lost and happy time. The tunes are all top quality and are refreshingly engaging--unlike the dreamy ambiance of some other work in this area. Production values and arrangements are also first rate--buy it!

In my opinion, the music of Jim Chappell is what I call, "Life Music." Music that helps you reflect on past events, sustains and encourages you in your present circumstances, and inspires you to reach new heights in the future.

The easiest listening albumn I have ever owned. Close your eyes and it conjures up the happiest of thoughts. It is full and lush. An albumn everyone should have.

I've loved this album since I first heard it featured on a radio show years ago. It's hard to classify it as new age due to the strength of the melodies, and it doesn't have the depth or virtuosity of jazz. It's like a soundtrack to a forgotten book from your childhood.

I have 3 of Jim Chappell's CDs and this is the best one for me. I love almost all of the songs in it. I bought it only because I couldn't find the cassette tape (from long long ago) I had of it, and it's not sold in any of the music shops in the Philippines anymore.

I bought a used one from Amazon for $0.99, paid $3 for taxes and shipping to NY, and paid $17 to my forwarder in NY for shipping to the Philippines ... it was all worth it!

Harmonious and melodious, the entire collection is very nice to listen to. I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't like this CD. Buy it.

I agree with the earlier reviewer who says Jim Chappell gives us 'Life Music' like no one else. There are parts of this album that bring tears to my eyes. Joyous, life affirming, uplifting music for everyone by a Master Craftsman.