Album Notes

Classical singer Elisa Brown and Grammy Award Winning Producer Barry Goldstein's two year journey into un-chartered musical territory blossomed into a heavenly array of ten, never-before-heard arrangements of the Bach/Gounod beloved classic, "Ave Maria."

"Feeling lost and confused, I knelt down in prayer and asked to be shown my life's true path. I added, whatever the sign, Think Big and make this journey a Divine Collaboration. Two weeks later, I met Barry Goldstein. After hearing me sing, he suggested that we work together at his studio...Think Big Studios in NYC." He added, "It would be a truly Divine Collaboration." There was Elisa's sign!

Listening to the Ave Maria Experience is a more than just hearing...its a multi-sensory event. Therefore, Elisa and Barry have arranged different mixes to help the listener in his/her journey. These mixes combine world, dance, ethereal vocals and percussive elements to open up the pathways to divinity, and can be used for releasing blocks, dancing and movement, drumming circles or just to open one's heart.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...

"Hearing the Bach-Gounod “Ave María” arranged by Elisa Brown and Barry Goldstein and sung by the mesmerizing voice of Elisa Brown is to be drawn into the presence of Seraphims, Cherubs, and Archangels singing altogether in a celestial choir."

"These new musical arrangements of such a beloved song brilliantly combine liturgy and contemporary music, demonstrating true genius and natural talent. There is no doubt that these new arrangements will resurrect the hopes and the spirit of all humankind."

Maestro Hector Zaraspe, Director and Choreographer of Tango Pasión and Ultimo Tango


"Elisa Brown’s and Barry Goldstein's new arrangements of "Ave Maria" are a revelation...extended moments of transcendent poignancy. This is an "Ave Maria" for a new millennium and a new generation of fans. It retains the spiritual purity and integrity of previous renditions, and imbues it with infectious beats that are guaranteed to 'quicken' the pulse of any listener. If you didn't have religion before you heard this, you surely will after one listen!"

Hay House Author Phil Gruber, Lecturer and Co-Author of “Kabbllah Code: A True Adventure”

"Elisa Brown’s and Barry Goldstein’s Ave Maria: Mother of the Light is an amazing interpretation of a familiar hymn that combines a contemporary rhythmic feel with an elegant tapestry of vocals and breathtaking orchestration. This blissful formula adds up to one thing: Hit Record!"

Robert Cutarella, Grammy Award Winning Producer

A portion of the proceeds of the sale of each CD will be donated to The Zaraspe Foundation to help this organization continue to shine a light of hope into the lives of the disenfranchised. (http://www.zaraspe.org.ar)