Embrace the Vision

Track Listings

1. Stranger in the City - Denise LaSalle,

2. He Cares

3. Jesus Is the Light - Serenity,

4. Born Again

5. Yearning for You, Lord

6. Source of My Supply - Serenity

7. Hold On - Nathaniel Bond

8. Just a Prayer Away

9. Calvary

10. Rapture

11. Jesus Is a Waymaker

12. Might Love - Denise LaSalle

13. Love of Jesus

Tracks:

Om Tare
Om Namo Bhagavate
Hari Om Shiva Om
Om Ram Ramaya
Shree Ram Jai Ram
Shante Prashante
Rang De
Teyata

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Deva ("Deva" is a Hindu title for divine) Premal has attracted a following by framing ancient Hindu mantras within atmospheric, contemporary settings. The result on Embrace, her third release, is at times flavorful, at other times undistinguished, but it produces more intriguing moments than duds. On occasion, Premal aspires to Enya-like reverence (e.g., tracks 2 and 4), then elsewhere coos her ancient text atop gentle grooves and jazzy flutes (tracks 3 and 6) in a manner suggestive of Deep Forest. Some might describe it as "smooth chant." Highlights include "Shree Ram Jai Ram," a beautifully realized cross-pollination of East and West (highlighted by Kit Walker's free-floating piano and Premal's resonant choir of voices) that hints at what Joni Mitchell might create if she tried her hand at Eastern music. --Terry Wood

Album Description

EMBRACE, the long awaited new album from Deva Premal, finds this best-selling singer at the height of her art, expressing the ancient wisdom of mantra through a contemporary musical vision. Her radiant voice, richer and more assured than ever before, floats above a cool, sensual groove provided by some of today's finest world fusion artists and producers Miten and Kit Walker (Walela, Kitaro, Neal Schon).

Deva Premal enthralled audiences worldwide with THE ESSENCE and LOVE IS SPACE. That phenomenal success continues with EMBRACE. Its relaxed, uplifting feel and elegant sense of space can only heighten the spell already cast by this mantra enchantress.

"Majestic, deep and full of love," Deva Premal's EMBRACE is a lovely and moving next chapter from an artist whose incredible potential is only beginning to unfold.

Album Description

Deva Premal's Embrace expands on the Eastern Indian fusion and ethereal vocals of her previous work, combining timeless mantras with contemporary arrangements. Innocent, soothing and laid-back. Features 8 tracks of sensual music for yoga, packaged in a slipcase. White Swan. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

sublime.......2006-11-12

Being Indian I started on this CD with trepidation, expecting a western pop version of indian chants. But Deva produces an authentic bhakti experience and dissolved my fear. Her music, though somewhat different from my past Indian experience, blissfully conveys the Spirit that are the words themselves. In India it is said that if one has bhakti in the heart then the singing of and about the Names will convey the inhernt bliss, irrespective of all else.
Listen to this CD and feel the bliss.

Uplifting, absolutely beautiful!!.......2006-09-02

I think this is one of Deva's best...her voice, the music are all deeply moving and wonderful...there are solemm pieces and also joyful ones that literally make me dance! Lots of drumming and even a little jazzy at times...I could listen to this CD over and over again and I never tire of it!!

Disappointing.......2006-06-08

I found this disc disappointing compared to Deva's brilliant first CD entitled The Essence - which is a must have. What seems strange to me is that she is on the inside cover touching Buddha's chest, while the first track sounds like make-out music. Hmmmm.... For what it's worth, an Indian Brahmin confirmed that some of the mantras are concoctions, too, which does not really set a good precedent. People copy Deva's chanting in their kirtans and in this respect her work is influential. Although being innovative can be commendable, spiritual traditional chants are, in my opinion, off limits for whimsical changes. I wish she would get her mantras from reliable sources in the future.

Hard core Deva fans won't notice, of course, and will love this.

Deva Premal Embrace.......2006-03-20

I really like this choice of music for practicing yoga at home. It makes the time fly by when during my yoga workout and the music is appropriate and calming.

Absolutely Wonderful.......2006-03-09

I first heard this CD while in my Yoga class. As soon as the instructor told me what it was, I immediately looked it up and listened to samples. I fell in love with it immediately. It is a very relaxing CD that I use during Yoga at home, to get to sleep at night and anytime I just need to destress. Deva Premal has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard!

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Some good points, but overall fair
Solid, honest folk-rock
Shows Promise.
Strong but still maturing
Not to be missed...

Compass and Companion
Mark Erelli
Manufacturer: Signature Sounds
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000584UG
Release Date: 2001-02-13

Tracks:

Ghost
Compass & Companion
Why Should I Cry
Miracle Man
My Love
Little Sister
Free Ride
Before I Knew Your Name
Take My Ashes To The River
All Behind Me Now
Almost Home

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With a wryly sweet voice a bit reminiscent of Paul Simon and a knack for writing catchy, Steve Earle-style acoustic rockers, Mark Erelli proves, again, that he's one of the more promising, if little known, singer-songwriters in Americana. Tracking the unpredictable lessons of love, Erelli uses as his guides moody, reverb-soaked ballads; punchy roots rock; neo-Appalachian murder mysteries; and even some fairly convincing Western swing. The title track (and best song) benefits from the lustrous vocals of Kelly Willis, exquisite imagery, and a hit-the-road-running momentum. The silly satirical jaunt "Little Sister" (who, Erelli repeats, "makes more than you") is less successful, though it rocks like a busker's skiffle. Erelli is first and foremost a romantic: he's most memorable when he lays his heart on the line and overcomes his occasionally clichéd lyrics. On "Before I Knew Your Name" he muses over a dreamy bit of mandola melancholia, and on the country-soul of "Almost Home" he poses a gorgeous, closing enigma that should resonate with both alternative country and contemporary folk connoisseurs. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Some good points, but overall fair.......2002-04-18

I really liked the title track and still do. It's catchy and well-written. Unfortunately, it's a bit of a misnomer as the rest of the album isn't as strong. There are some nice points, but it's definitely sporadic. His lyrics are simplistic at times, which is fine, but sometimes I want a bit more. Also a bit more country pop than I had anticipated after hearing the title track.

Solid, honest folk-rock.......2001-10-30

This album has really managed to charm me. It certainly isn't anything revolutionary, but it is one of those records where all of the songs sound vaguely familliar. It's a "comfortable" album, one you can sort of ease into and immediatley begin enjoying.

Erelli's lyrics are smart, touching, occasionally cloying, but overall very, very good. His tunes are pretty basic, but the music is sung and played with such honesty and emotion that it winds up sounding like more than the sum of its workman-like parts.

I'd imagine fans of Robert Earl Keen, Richard Thompson, etc. should enjoy this. There are at least 2 absolutely killer songs: The title track, a great shout-out-loud love song, and "Ghost", a sad-sweet rumination on unrequited love.

Great listening for long drives and late nights!

Shows Promise........2001-07-13

If you enjoy good folk music you will enjoy this CD. There are some gems on the the disc, most notably the first 4 songs, then it tapers off a bit toward the end. It interested me enought to purchase his first record and I am eagerly awaiting it. This young man could have a bright future with his intriguing voice and thoguhtful songs.

My rating should actually be 3.5 stars but I cannot go by halves, I also think that is a realistic rating. Why is it that everyone seems to give 5 star ratings to things they like? To me, a 5 star rating means the product is absolutely unbelievable, only your absolute favorite items should get that rating. It is much more realistic to rate something you like with 3 or 4 stars. Just a thought.

Strong but still maturing.......2001-06-28

Mark Erelli is a local phenom where I come from; I first heard the title track "Compass and Companion" and the rockin' "Miracle Man" on the local radio station I trust the most, and thought them strong enough to merit the album's purchase. I'm glad I did. There are gems in addition to the radio-play cuts, and the album is overall a solid work. I especially like the in-concert feel of "Little Sister" ("My little sister makes more than you..."), and the ballads, especially "Take My Ashes to the River," are sweet and authentical "traditional folk".

Erelli is young, and it shows in places. His voice, especially, lacks depth and conviction in some places, and the production is immature -- it sounds like he's performing at an open mic sometimes, instead of taking advantage of the potential of the studio. While in general Erelli's songwriting is strong, with rural themes delivered in a heartfelt sweet tenor with a tinge of local rasp, and there are several gems, the album I think represents a portrait of an artist just on the verge of coming into his own. Still, it bears purchase, and the artist bears watching - if he's this good now, think what the future will bring!

Not to be missed..........2001-04-03

This is one of those for a desert island... particularly if the island happens to have a strip of 2-lane blacktop and an old Chevy on hand. While the lyrics could use a touch more originality, Compass and Companion is a step up, lyrically, from Mark's eponymous national debut - a CD that's no slouch itself. The title track is the best highway love song Springsteen never wrote. Every cut here is a gem, and every one of them - particularly the bitter satire of "Free Ride" and the comic relief (as if we could need relief from such a voice) of "Little Sister" - works even better live. Mark injects a ripple of almost-pleasurable heartbreak into his voice when it's unaided by CD production. My age and temperament somehow let me resist Deadhead-ism and Phishhead-ism, but I'm in critical danger of becoming a Markhead. Catch this kid in person, and I mean NOW, and on your way, give up the choice slot in the car CD player to Compass and Companion.

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Embrace the Vision
Serenity
Manufacturer: R&D Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000056WV6
Release Date: 2001-01-30

Tracks:

Stranger in the City - Denise LaSalle,
He Cares
Jesus Is the Light - Serenity,
Born Again
Yearning for You, Lord
Source of My Supply - Serenity
Hold On - Nathaniel Bond
Just a Prayer Away
Calvary
Rapture
Jesus Is a Waymaker
Might Love - Denise LaSalle
Love of Jesus

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It All Begins With One Broken Dream
Embrace The End , Louie Lewis , Pat Piccolo , Josh Acres , and Joel Adams
Manufacturer: Dark Vision DVR
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Product Description

Embrace The Ends first full length release on Dark Vision Records. This is before Jesse was in the band. It was Josh and Pat on vocals and only 1 guitarist. They have come a long way since this release in 2001. ---------------------------- Track listing: 1 Blue Skies 2 Maybe Tomorrow 3 Autumn Tears 4 Deceived 5 Unanswered Prayers 6 Through Dark Days 7 Embrace The End 8 Last Goodbye (a cover of Scorpions' Rock You Like A Hurricane is located 8:06 into this track) ------------- Embrace the End are a six-piece metalcore band from Sacramento, California. They are extremely brutal and feature members of the bands Killing the Dream, First Blood, and Alcatraz.

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1. Stranger in the City - Denise LaSalle,
2. He Cares
3. Jesus Is the Light - Serenity,
4. Born Again
5. Yearning for You, Lord
6. Source of My Supply - Serenity
7. Hold On - Nathaniel Bond
8. Just a Prayer Away
9. Calvary
10. Rapture
11. Jesus Is a Waymaker
12. Might Love - Denise LaSalle
13. Love of Jesus