Creations Music Reviews
by Christina Lord

MUSIC FOR THE MOZART
EFFECT SERIES:
Volume VI, Morning, Noon and Night: Music for Yoga
by Don Campbell
Spring Hill Music
Much of Mozart’s music is serene and relaxing, and Don Campbell takes it even farther by choosing pieces whose qualities best suit specific times of day. When used for massage, yoga and deep relaxation, these compositions have optimizing effects on the body’s healing and transformational abilities. This is an absolute must for your music collection.

CENTENNIAL COMPOSERS COLLECTION
by Beegie Adair
Green Hill Productions/ Spring Hill Music
This is a collection of the best American songs written during the first half of the 20th century. There are 75 songs in all, over 4 1/2 hours of music to keep you entertained. This box set includes a disc from each of six great American composers: Richard Rogers, Duke Ellington, Hoagie Carmichael, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Jerome Kern. The songs are performed by some of today’s top jazz pianists. Classic and timeless, this nostalgic treasure is a wonderful gift for yourself or someone you love.


THE STORY SO FAR:
20 YEARS OF MUSIC TO RELAX,
UPLIFT AND INSPIRE
New World Music
This one gives listeners a historical look back at two decades of music from the top New World music labels. Many favorite artists are featured, including Medwyn Goodall, Llewellyn, Terry Oldfield, Phil Thornton, Hossam Ramzy and more. It’s a great sampler if you are new to this music market, and a wonderful retrospective if you’re already familiar with these wonderful CDs and artists.



BUENA VISTA— THE NEXT GENERATION
Pimienta Records
This is a gathering of the children and grandchildren of the original Cuban music legends of the Buena Vista Social Club. The original musicians were in their 70’s and 80’s. This time a youthful twist is added to the traditional Rumba, Son and other Cuban sounds. It takes you on an exciting joy ride of lively horns, guitars, percussion, drums and vocals as only the Cubans can do it. A great peek into the real thing!

A WHOLE NEW WOMAN
by Sherry K
Kirbylu Productions
yukaminute@yahoo.com
Sherry K is an accomplished composer and musician. The songs on this CD are a breath of fresh air– unique and original, qualities that are hard to find in these days of synthesizers and drum machines. Some of the tunes are bluesy, some are fast, some slow, but they all come straight from her heart. Piano is the primary instrument used.

GLOBAL LOUNGE
Neurodisc Records
Elements of the Brazilian Samba and Bosa Nova, rhythms from the Caribbean and other far away places combine to make up this unique CD. These lazy, soulful sounds take you on a worldwide vacation and the female vocals add icing to the cake. Great for parties or just listening. It turns winter into summer.

NOSTALGIA
by Shahin and Sephr
Higher Octave Music
A lifelong friendship unites Shahin and Sephr. Shahin plays Spanish and electric guitar and Sephr plays keyboard. With a bit of Classic soul and Motown added in, they pursue their Persian heritage. Beautiful instrumentals, primarily guitar, make up this easy-listening collection of tunes. Great for a night of relaxing by the fire.


MADE IN BREIZH
by Dan Ar Braz
Tinder Records
Seventy of the best-known Celtic musicians and singers accompany guitarist Dan Ar Braz and producer Lonal Lunny in sharing their music heritage with us. The music reflects the regions of Brittany, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Galicia. This is an outstanding collection of tunes that will take you on a tour of the Celtic countries, complete with instrumentals, vocals and sea breezes!

MIRROR OF EMOTIONS
by Farzad
Amity Records, Santa Fe, NM
Internationally known violinist Farzad presents his second CD of original compositions. This one mixes his classical style with Mideastern folkloric threads. Raised in Iran, Farzad left at age 18 when Khomeini came into power. Much of his family was persecuted for their religious beliefs. You will feel his emotion in this heartfelt group of songs.

*To artists and labels submitting CDs for review: Please let us know where our readers can purchase your CDs.

Christina Lord is a music, entertainment and portrait photographer in NYC. Email her at songlord@ earthlink.net http://clordphoto.tripod.com/christinalord/