Music for the Soul

Thomas Moore (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 25, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Angel Records
• ASIN: B000002SMO
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #224,760 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Alma Redemptoris Mater (Marian Antiphon)

2. Tu Solus Qui Facis Mirabilia

3. Old and Lost Rivers

4. Vespers - Ave Maria

5. Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten

6. Salve Regina

7. Fratres [Versioun VI]

8. Nuper Rosarum Flores

9. Adagio for Strings

10. Symphony No. 3, Second Movement

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best relaxing and inspirational CD in my collection., August 10, 1998

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This review is from: Music for the Soul (Audio CD)

I'm back to buy this CD for a friend who writes while listening to this type of music, as I do. The CD inspires and presents consistent selections of music that take you "out of it" and allow you to think. I've purchased many CDs looking for this type of music, and I listen to this one most often. It's a rare find.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get your hanky....this is very, very emotional music, August 2, 2003

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phillip "palmharbor" (Palm Harbor,, fl United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Music for the Soul (Audio CD)

This is very emotional music that may easily bring a tear or many
to your eyes.....this is very powerful music .....know that going into
it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Western Classical soul -ambient, May 26, 2011

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Mary Ceallaigh (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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Thomas Moore did a great thing for the world when he went about compiling this. The pieces on it are not well-known to the average classical listener, and, for those who are not classical listeners, it's a great introduction to some of the more subtle and atmospheric offerings of the genre. Together these pieces create an ambience for noticing the felt sensations of being human, allowing for the listener to not only relax but to process and move through the shadows that may linger from the day, or from seasons or years. Selections include surprising instrumental journeys, and a few vocal/choral tracks that subtly go to unexpected crescendos while also maintaining the tone of the album.

The very slow movements in these pieces speak to the pre-verbal and non-verbal self, and open majestic inner places. When listening, don't be surprised if you feel the play of light and dark (that makes up this journey through earthly suffering) become an emotional breakthrough, returning you to awareness of the immanent and ever-changing divine, or just a sense of being connected to the wonders of the world. This collection can be played on repeat for soul-soothing sanity during crises, and as a renewing retreat in these times of information overload and global stress. Over the years I've given it as a gift to friends going through transitions, and it's also a wonderful birth & postpartum music resource.

It's one of my go-to recordings for washing away the day and preparing for rest - it's so conducive that I've played it probably at least 1000 times over the last decade.