Om Mani Padme Hum

Budi Siebert | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 24, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Real Music
• ASIN: B0001CCYEM
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,507 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

~ Spectrum FM Radio News Issue 024-020703

...ideal for relaxation, rejuvination and feeling good

Product Description

On this recording, named for an easy-to-recite Buddhist chant that is the essence of the Buddha's heart, Buedi Siebert takes the path of peace to a specific place, as easy to visualize as a clear-air gust of wind high on a mountain in Tibet. Westerners seeking some basic knowledge of Buddhist philosophy will enjoy the simple but informative liner notes that explain the source of this soothing, ambient music that incorporates Siebert's lush, dreamy guitar lines and his mastery of numerous indigenous flutes. There are also soaring vocals by Dorothea Ferber and other chants by male voices. The short version of the title track opens the disc by creating an inviting and soul-lifting Asian atmosphere that is easy to hum along with. Some of the tunes just float sweetly along while others, like "The Lotus People," feature more jangly, percussive beats. On that particular tune, the mantra is reprised with a mix of voice and flute. Siebert lends an even truer air of authenticity with "Lotus Call, Pt. 2," which features authentic chanting Buddhist monks. At the very minimum, the listener will be transported into a very relaxing place. Hopefully, the complexities of the music beneath the basic "Om" will inspire deeper meditation and possibly study into the philosophy that inspired it.

~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

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Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simply beautiful!!, September 30, 2005

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Yolanda Domazet "dharma love" (montreal,Quebec canada) - See all my reviews
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Even though a couple of the tracks are based on the same buddhist mantra (om mani padme hum);the mantra is so beautiful and calming and chanted wonderfully that you don't get bored.All the other tracks including the instrumentals are all great,ALLtogether wonderful for meditation,chanting and just simple lisening!!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Luscious!!!, July 17, 2004

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ML Zaimes (malvern, pennsylvania USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Om Mani Padme Hum (Audio CD)

Whenever the day seems too long or the eternal journey endless - put
this CD on...it will take transport you beyond these realms on a magical carpet ride!....indescribably superb!...heavenly poetry for the spirit!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful CD, February 15, 2009

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Lisa R. Yeager "Northwest Reader" (Point Roberts, WA) - See all my reviews
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This is a beautiful CD, very peaceful and soothing, mixing multiple musical styles. I have it programed as the music I wake up to. It helps me to start my day in a positive, reflective way.