CREATIONS PRAISE : Classical. (Elevation : 2021D)
Just before Christmas, I reviewed another album in this series, Creations Praise – Hymns. I’m afraid that I wasn’t too complimentary about it, as I thought that the music recordings were rather bland, and that the nature sounds rather “got in the way.” With this album, I’m pleased to report that I love it! True, if you had played me a track and asked me to name it, I couldn’t have done it. But, there are so many pieces on this release that you soon recognise. Yes, there are more sounds of the ocean, mountains, playful dophins, and even some annoying sheep, but overall, as the sleeve notes read; “Experience the calming sounds of creation woven with the world’s most tranquil music.” A long time favourite of mine is Pachelbel’s ‘Canon in D’. It’s been sampled many times for pop hits, but in its natural form, it’s simply beautiful. Music throughout is provided by either Simeon Wood and John Gerighty, or Klaus and Sarah Heidleman. Both pairings perform admirably on traditional arrangements of music such as Bach’s ‘Prelude in C’, Vivaldi’s ‘Winter’, and Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’. I found the album to be really relaxing and enjoyable. This could well be subtitled “Classical Greatest Hits”. The selection is first class, and this is one that I will be playing again and again. 9/10.
Never for Nothing 