Whenever
I sit down to listen to and review a "healing"
CD I cannot help but think, "OK, here's another
standard muzak CD!" That preconception is imbedded
in my brain. Fortunately, it is not imbedded in my heart
or soul.
New World Music has a set of such CD's in "The
Mind, Body, Soul Series". "Colour Healing"
is a strong entry in the set. Extensive liner notes
by Lilian Verner-Bonds, a world renown colour therapist,
describes the clinical practice in detail. The music,
by Llewellyn, intensifies the experience exponentially.
There
are definite nods and winks to standard new age structures
and passages. Llewellyn goes beyond those limits with
diverse and well-paced sound design and arrangement.
Various acoustic and electronic instruments make up
the soundscape.
The electronic overtones give the CD a space music
quality. The orchestral and acoustic qualities keep
us grounded and focused. The focus is definitely on
healing through meditation and relaxation. The orchestration
is lush, full and dramatic. It has almost a sequenced
timbre.
The rhythms are even and constant allowing us to appreciate
the consistency of the healing power and energy.
Is this a new age CD ? Yes, it is !
Is it standard fare ? No, it is much more !
Does the album deliver its promise ? Absolutely !
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