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El Mundo, Breeze & Fuego!

R. Nathan | Fremont, CA | 08/15/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Great new renditions of the songs we know and love -- Larry, Sheldon and "Mo Pleasure" have put their own personal stamp on their interpretations of the songs -- Alpha is definitely one of the songs that make you hit the replay button almost even before it's over because it commands your full attention -- if you never "felt" a song before, you will after listening to this Devoted Spirits album! Get it, buy it, cherish it as it is a timeless journey thru the elements and you will enjoy listening to new interpretations of classics from EW&F! I'm a conguero and play to this CD -- I think there's a calling for a Devoted Spirits II album w/ conga's next -- call me! :-)"

The Spirit is alive

F. Funchess | 08/14/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As a musician and life-long EWF fan, I was a little skeptical about the this CD BEFORE I bought it -but upon listening for the first time, I was thrilled with music. Sheldon, Larry and Morris bring to this album the same spirit and musicality that they have given audiences around the world while performing with EWF in concert - fresh, new interpretations of the music. One of the reasons I enjoyed attending EWF shows in the past was to listen to the new arrangements of the songs. Unlike many artists who go out and perform in concert each song note for note from the record, the audience was treated to something new, while still retaining the essence and magic of the original recording. The same holds true for Devoted Spirits - the music is fresh, alive and retains the spirit that to date, no other artists have been able to capture when playing EWF songs."

Devoted Spirits: A Tribute to Earth Wind and Fire

Creamypeaches | Chicago, Il | 08/04/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Any true Earth Wind and Fire Fan would recognize how wonderful the "Devoted Spirits" cd is. Larry Dunn, Sheldon Reynolds, and Morris Pleasure put their years of experience with Earth Wind and Fire together to pay tribute to them, by recording a fresh, innovative interpretation of songs that they themselves love and helped create or took to a another level through live concert performances. There are many who appreciated and accepted Sheldon's lead vocal talent in live concerts, so it was true pleasure to hear how expressive his vocals are and the vocal range he has on this tribute. Larry Dunn is revered as an origanal member of EWF and so his contribution to this CD is as he would want it to be or one would not see him take the time to be involved. The multi-instrumentalist, Morris Pleasure completes this trinity bringing forth his vision from his years as music director for EWF. Sheldon co wrote the Grammy nominated song "Sunday Morning" with Maurice White and Allee Smith. On the tribute, Sheldon's vocals coupled with the saxaphone of Gerald Albright is delightful. The other guest that appear on this cd, including former and original EWF member Johnny Graham,recreates and innovates his classic guitar solo on That's the Way of the World. EWF Horns saxaphonist Gary Bias adds sultry flavor to "After the Love Is Gone". It is obvious that a lot of love went into this tribute cd. It will provide lots of listening enjoyment."