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I love this music!

Chiemi Lynn Haman | STERLING, VA United States | 07/22/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love the use of instruments in this CD to play music that soothes the soul. I especially like the song about the Sea World. I have a CD which brings in the sounds of the sea; whales, dolphins, etc., but Celestial Winds duplicates the sounds of the sea using instruments! It sounds so wonderful! I am very pleased and grateful for this CD."

Previous Releases Are Better

Music Buff | 01/11/2005

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Celestial Winds' "Bliss" falls into the lackluster category where, unfortunately, much of the "New Age" music has fallen over the years. This album sounds shallow and lacks passion. It is missing the dynamics and depth of Celestial Wind's previous releases. David Young's recorders lack melodic "bliss", soul-less empty notes, "muzak" quality. Rather noticeable is the difference in the harp playing (comparing "Bliss" with "Celestial Winds I", for instance). Maybe it is the way it was mixed but the sound is rather wimpy, for lack of a better word. There seems to be little enthusiasm or feeling for what is being played by all involved. The musicians seem to be just going through the motions to lay down the tracks. It appears that Celestial Winds is no more but should they decide to re-group, let's hope they can bring the fire back into their sound. In any event, better to purchase the earlier CDs first before this one.

2 stars out of 5."