More of what I want to listen to when I'm sick
"Chants, Hymns and Dances" on ECM
Anja Lechner on cello, Vassilis Tsabropoulos on piano
A month ago I reported on a CD that I would like to listen to when I'm sick (click here). Now I've found another one that I think will work. I can feel myself relax as I listen to it; it's almost mesmerizing. Download/listen MP3
Personally I find a lot of "New Age" music hard to appreciate. I find it too much like fast food. It does not hold up well to careful listening; too much like elevator music. But this CD is different. As one reviewer on Amazon.com put it:
...the music is thoroughly tranquil without being shallow, or just pretty, or simply slow and empty. This sets both the music and the performances apart from a lot of "meditative" recordings that too often yield to an overly static, conservative drone.
You can hear more of the songs or to buy the CD on Amazon.com.
UPDATE: Steve Mays shares his take on my choice in "sick music."
Henry .. Since I am your twin.. I know you are rarely sick... but this is lovely music Love your blog Beth
Posted by: Beth Worthington | October 30, 2008 at 03:31 PM