Soothing Harp

Benjamin [1] Franklin (Composer), Victoria Lynn Schultz (Composer), English Traditional (Composer), Turlough O'Carolan (Composer), Tylman Susato (Composer), Claude Gervaise (Composer), John Dowland (Composer), John [1] Playford (Composer), Jean de Martini (Composer), Anonymous (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Benjamin [1] Franklin, Victoria Lynn Schultz, English Traditional, Turlough O'Carolan, Tylman Susato, et al.
• Audio CD (January 4, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Madacy Records
• ASIN: B000056CEV
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #358,832 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

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8. [Unspecified] Lament: with sounds of rainfall

9. [Unspecified] Dance: with sounds of rainfall

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13. [Unspecified] Rondo: with sounds of rainfall

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Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "One clear harp in diverse tones", April 12, 2003

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E. A. Lovitt "starmoth" (Gladwin, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soothing Harp (Audio CD)

The Floridian harpist, Victoria Lynn Schultz has three solo albums to her credit: "Harp Dreams;" "Harp Favorites;" and the 2000 album "Soothing Harp" which was originally marketed with aromatherapy products for "Treatment of the Mind, Body & Spirit."

The latter album features four of her own compositions: 'Tender Wishes;' 'Mystic Waters;' 'Reminiscent;' and 'Whisper Dreams.' There are also traditional favorites such as 'Greensleeves' and 'Scarborough Fair,' and a couple of dance tunes from the Renaissance. Close your eyes and let your thoughts resonate to the clear, beautifully-played strings of Schultz's harp and you'll be soothed without the need for essential oils, scented candles, or any of that other New Age clutter.

This harpist also had a chance to tour with the traditional Irish band, The Chieftains when their group's longtime harpist Derek Bell died suddenly last October. Schultz joined them for their "Down the Old Plank Road: The Nashville Sessions" tour. Since she had been a Chieftains fan and a Celtic music buff for years, it was the opportunity of a lifetime.

She has also written the book, "You Can Play the Harp."

Speaking of New Age clutter, my only problem with this album is the inclusion of occasional water sounds that seem less like rain than like someone left a faucet running in the recording studio. There are also occasional bird songs, but these are minor distractions in what is essentially an album of harp music for meditation and relaxation.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My FAVORITE of Many Relaxation CDs!, January 25, 2006

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Shmama "MamaNature2" (WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soothing Harp (Audio CD)

There is absolutely no vocals on this beautiful harp music CD, although if you don't like the sound of rain or a bit of nature behind some of the music, you may not agree with my admiration of this particular album. I LOVE IT! I have bought numerous "Soothing" music CDs that either throw in unappealing vocals that interrupt the flowing instrumentals or else inject a random fast-paced, spiced up, thundering piece that makes you jump right out of your skin! Not so here, that's why I LOVE IT!
Just a nice "Soothing" CD & I wish I could find more like it.