Customer Reviews

Music as Medicine

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Outstanding album. Khechog's own background as a hermit monk lends a deep spirituality to all his work. Music as Medicine captures the healing qualities of the Medicine Buddha and transmits it to the listener.

Listening to these two artists blend their music together is like seeing two brothers joy at having found each other after having been lost separated since birth. Their music and artisry flows together in a wonderful way that creates a mental and spiritual environment that soothes, lowers stress, and sets the mind on the path to well being. This is a wonderful tool for meditating to or resting and recuperating with. It is transporting.

I found this CD to be calming and relaxing, and recomend this to anyone who likes this type of music. It soothes the soul.

This is a generally a mixed bag. The first 2 numbers are characteristically Tibetan flute music - one almost indistinguishable from the other. However, they are probably my favourite numbers in the whole album. So peaceful and soothing.

I didn't expect to find any vocals in this album, but there are some in "Bodhisattva's Magnificent Heart". A male and female voice singing. I find the vocals a little too "loud" at times.

"Meditation" is again a very characteristically Tibetan number. "Music as Medicine" is another number with some chanting and singing in the background.

"A Call of Compassion to Human" is a unique and easily identifiable piece. No vocals and very soothing. Zen Blues is nice and soothing, Turqouise Lamp has some vocals, albeit in the background. "Universal Compassion" also has vocals. Quite disruptive to the meditative mood.

The 2 artists work well together, but in numbers like "Freedom", their notes resonate so well that they sound shrill and a little disturbing to the ears if you have earphones on.

Personally, the vocals don't quite work for me, but generally, it's still a pretty good collection.

Nawang and Nakai have excelled themselves again!
Nawang composed this healing music after being seriously hurt, so you know he is coming from the heart.

Also worth getting Rhythms of Peace and Emergence

I purchased this because it was background music to the Chopra Center 21-day meditation series I was listening to. I play it when doing some of my own meditation, but by accident found that it was really helpful when I was going through some insomnia. Had it on during my evening meditation and forgot to turn it off when I laid down to go to sleep. Left it on and realized the next morning that I barely remembered which track I was listening to as I drifted off. So, I have used it at night for a week or so and it is soothing.

This CD is exactly what I was looking for. It's a wonderful way to tune out the world and awaken your spirit. Soothing, peaceful, blissful. Beautifully done.

I have this CD playing in my car. I almost feel that I have just left a spa. The music plays to your heart and soul. Very peaceful and relaxing after a busy day of work.

I purchased this CD from a Tibetan Retailer in Oakland, CA who recommended it from a list. I've owned it now for about a week and can't seem to hear it often enough. Whether it's driving in congested traffic or doing chores around the house, it never fails to tranquilize and normalize what could otherwise be hectic activities.

I should've listened to all the clips b/4 I purchased this music...I bought it to enhance the yoga class I teach. I was disappointed to have so much vocalization, which I find distracting during yoga practice. I will probably end up choosing the two or three selections of pure instrumental and putting them on a CD.