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Pure Moods IV

Pure Moods IV Tracks
1. November - Mythos
2. Purify - Balligamingo
3. Shadows In Silence - Enigma
4. Silence - Delerium w/Sarah McLachlan
5. Songs From A Secret Garden - Secret Garden
6. One Man's Dream - Yanni
7. Devotion - Jim Brickman
8. Fields Of Gold - Eva Cassidy
9. Garden of Eden - Govi
10. Theme From Amelie
11. The Sea - George Winston
12. God Moving Over The Face Of The Waters - Moby
13. Main Title (Theme from Chocolat)
14. Angel - Sarah McLachlan
15. She Moves Through The Fair - B-Tribe
16. This Love - Craig Armstrong
17. River of Stars - Paul Schwartz
18. When You're Falling - Afro Celt w/Peter Gabriel
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Pure Moods IV Review
More potpourri than unified high concept, the fourth installment in the Pure Moods series nevertheless provides an interesting collage of acts associated with techno, ambient, alt-pop, and New Age genres. For some listeners, that means the transition from the rhythmic mystical-ethereal vibe of the first four tracks (from Enigma, Mythos, Delerium, and Sarah McLachlan and a splendid piece from Balligomingo) to a trilogy from New Age romanticists ( Secret Garden, Yanni, and pianist Jim Brickman) may seem a little disjointed. Ditto for the segue from George Winston's impressionistic 1980 solo piano piece, "Sea," to a Steve Reich-like minisymphony from Moby). And the concluding Afro-Celt Sound System track, a spirited, mandolin-driven piece with Peter Gabriel on vocals, is a stylistic island unto itself. Still, most fans of easy-listening contemporary music (particularly the adventurous ones) should find this an agreeable assortment of music from artists who infuse their craft with stronger-than-usual spiritual and emotional subtexts. --Terry Wood


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The latest and best Pure Moods CD
5
I am enjoying all of the Pure Moods CD's 1 to III and looked forward to getting album when it finally was released. This CD continues the superb unrelenting new age/tribal fest that in this CD is exemplified with some beautiful golden oldie songs like Eva Cassidy's 'Fields of Gold' that is a legendary song to lay down to and relax. Delerium's 'Silence' featuring the enchanting supple voice of Sarah McLachlan is wonderful. She also sings her hit song 'Angel' that would be a fitting burial song at a funeral. Enigma's 'Shadows In Silence' was my pick of the album, a ambient instrumental that relaxes you immediately. This is a must for fans of new age music who like a splash of many artists on 1 CD.
Posted by Anonymous, on 2005-07-16
Heavenly Sounds....
5
GREAT artists on this CD....Mythos, Enigma, Delerium, Sarah McLachlan, Eva Cassidy, Moby, George Winston, B-Tribe, Afro Celt Sound System (w/ Peter Gabriel)....heavenly. Admittedly, I was mainly hooked to buy this CD by the inclusion of the Delerium/Sarah McLachlan classic, "Silence," and the wonderful collaboration by Afro Celt Sound System & Peter Gabriel, "When You're Falling," but all the way around, "Pure Moods IV" is a terrific collection of some truly dreamy music, combining new age, ambient, and some easy listening. All of these excellent tracks blend together so seamlessly, it's as if they were made to be featured together on one disc. Together, they form a soothing, atmospheric platter of music guaranteed to literally bring you "peace of mind." Not a bad track among them---even Yanni's contribution is pleasant (and that's really saying something). Probably the biggest surprise of all is the song "Purify" by a group named Balligomingo. This song is so amazingly sensual that I am now looking into getting the group's album. "Pure Moods IV" is an outstanding collection that will have you floating away in no time.
Posted by Anonymous, on 2003-04-18
Good CD, but not really a Pure Moods CD.
3
When I bought this CD,I had hoped it would have been more like
the other Pure Moods albums. I must admit that I was a bit
disappointed. The first few songs were really great, but
the other music was a bit dull and uninspiring.I'm glad I
purchased this CD,however.Those first few song were worth the
money.
Posted by Anonymous, on 2003-07-08

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