Center of My Universe

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Michelle Tumes's sophomore release delivers what her debut, Listen, left fans longing for more of. This atmospheric journey invades the senses. Her musical meditations carry the intensity of the calm before a storm, lingering in the airy peacefulness of a euphoric dream. The vocals have both conceptual and intimate qualities. Enraptured melodies and soft texture convey a personal encounter with the loftiest truths in the universe with lyrics firmly fastened in an embrace of God's love. Though Tumes's music has been compared to the sounds of Enya, some of the tracks on this release move in a new direction. But even then, the wonder that permeates her music is not lost. Truly, if there is a sound in the heavens that can be heard with human ears, no one has come closer to capturing it than Michelle Tumes. She sings, "I'm with the angels"--and one cannot doubt it. --Israel Button

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If Michelle Tumes fans perceive this songwriting wunderkind's personality as completely reflective of her musical style (i.e., ethereal, mystical, quiet), her fine new record, Center of My Universe, will expand their collective horizons.

An initial glimpse into Tumes' more aggressive side is found on the opening track, "Deep Love," which is anchored by a galloping backbeat. With its often whispered vocals and atmospheric strings juxtaposed with the angular tempo, this variation on the hymn, "Oh,... read more

Center of My Universe

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Beautiful, Relaxing, Inspirational (I know -- this title is not original)

With the Angels...

Deeply Spiritual, Deeply Moving

With the Angels...with Michelle Tumes

Better than her later albums

Center of My Universe
Michelle Tumes
Manufacturer: Sparrow
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004L8BL
Release Date: 2000-02-15

Tracks:

Deep Love
Heaven's Heart
Lovely
Do Ya
Immortal
Missing You
With The Angels
Chant
Christe Eleison
I Wish For Peace

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Michelle Tumes's sophomore release delivers what her debut, Listen, left fans longing for more of. This atmospheric journey invades the senses. Her musical meditations carry the intensity of the calm before a storm, lingering in the airy peacefulness of a euphoric dream. The vocals have both conceptual and intimate qualities. Enraptured melodies and soft texture convey a personal encounter with the loftiest truths in the universe with lyrics firmly fastened in an embrace of God's love. Though Tumes's music has been compared to the sounds of Enya, some of the tracks on this release move in a new direction. But even then, the wonder that permeates her music is not lost. Truly, if there is a sound in the heavens that can be heard with human ears, no one has come closer to capturing it than Michelle Tumes. She sings, "I'm with the angels"--and one cannot doubt it. --Israel Button

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful, Relaxing, Inspirational (I know -- this title is not original).......2007-06-20

Michelle Tumes has a beautiful voice, and this is an encouraging and uplifting project. Fy favorite tracts are "Deep Love", "Lovely", "Immortal", "Chant", "Do Ya", and "Christe Eleison".

With the Angels..........2006-12-24

I have had this for a long time but never wrote a review for it. I have it on a tape so it doesn't sound as good as it probably is, but i like it anyway. I like her accent. I think it's British???? Anyway, I love the first song. "Deep Love." What a way to start a CD. Then it gets even better with "Heaven's Heart." "Lovely" is kinda slow, but it has a pretty tune to it. "Immoratal" is OK, but i usually don't listen to it. " Do Ya" is a fun girl song. It talks about loving yourself for you.
" Missing You" is OK, not the best but OK. my favorite from her is totally "With the Angels." The best by far! "Chant" is just borning becuas they repeat the same two lines like 10 times. "Christe Eleison" is OK also. "I Wish For Peace" is one of those songs that seems like they just stick on there for no reason. It an OK cd.

Deeply Spiritual, Deeply Moving.......2006-02-14

Michelle Tumes' music clearly comes from a deeply spiritual place. I find her music calming. It taps into the 'peace that passes human understanding.' It instantly connects me the Source of All That Is. While Christian in its roots, it is spiritual in the deepest and most universal and positive sense. I particularly like Chant (very centering), Christe Eleison (the heart of Christ's message) and I Wish for Peace (the essence of God's pure Spirit and my deep longing for the world). The beauty and radiance of Spirit shines through Michelle Tumes on this CD. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to be at one with God through Christ.

With the Angels...with Michelle Tumes.......2005-08-02

What an amazing album. There are only a few albums that truly take my breath away and that truly make me emotional. Michelle Tumes' "Center of My Universe" is one of those rarities.

Her voice is beautiful and cute at the same time, which makes it very unique. She fits in very well with the instrumentation of each song and there is some production genius at work here.

The album starts with 'Deep Love', a beautiful catchy cute tune, which instantly sets the mood of what is to come. And what is to come is plain pure beauty. "I Wish For Peace" just melts into the listener and leaves him/her assured that he/she has just listened to something very special indeed.

Highly recommended to anyone interested in beautiful Christian music.

Better than her later albums.......2005-03-09

Often related to Enya's sound, Michelle Tumes really shows her own style and sound in this album. Christe Eleison is definately my favorite. I have her other album "Dream" as well, but those songs seem to have to fallen in the "pop music" pit of overdone songs and the lyrics suffer for it. Center of My Universe is one of my favorite albums, and I was disappointed to see her sound get taken over by electronic noises and silly pop rhythms in her other CDs. This one, as well as "Listen", has a purer, more celtic sound to it.

Center Of My Universe

Average customer rating:

The Best Ever
Michelle Tumes

Center Of My Universe
Michelle Tumes
Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004SVDK
Release Date: 2000-02-16

Tracks:

Deep Love
Heaven's Heart
Lovely
Do Ya
Immortal
Missing You
With the Angels
Chant
Christe Eleison
I Wish for Peace

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track.

Customer Reviews:

The Best Ever.......2003-02-22

Michelle has become my favorite artist, and being a musician myself, it's not easy to choose. All 3 of her albums are great, including this one. It's uplifting, encouraging, and lots of fun to sing along with. I highly recommend it!

Michelle Tumes.......2002-10-02

Michelle Tume's Cd, "Center of My Universe," is a very nice, calming, and sweet cd to listen to. It is also something one can fall asleep to too.... Oh, and my favorite track on the cd is, "Lovely." I find it very nice. Well, I enjoyed this cd, I hope you do/will too.... :)

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