Incredible 2 CD Set of Spiritual Songs
author: Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
“Music From the Creator” by Asiyah is an incredible two CD set of spiritual songs and verses that spans a variety of genres. What makes this album incredible is the amount of thought that went into it. Asiyah takes the ancient notion that God gave each Hebrew letter a musical vibration, uses the Hebrew text of Biblical verses to create a letter-by-letter song notation, and adapts them instrumentally to fit contemporary music genres, including Latin, rock, reggae, jazz, blues, ambient, and classical. The odd numbered tracks on the album are spoken word and recite the Biblical verse in Hebrew, and Psalms in song form. The even tracks that follow take the letter-by-letter notation and make an original and enjoyable song out of it. The recording quality is great, clean and polished, so that the spoken word tracks could be completely understood by a Hebrew linguist. “From the Dust” brings Genesis 2:7-8 to life with a great reggae sound, including the steel drum and a nice arrangement. “Lifted Up” has a great Latin rock flare with the use of shakers, marimba and electric guitar following the notes of Isaiah 6:1. “Shall Come to Pass” is an excellent standard jazz adaptation of Isaiah 4:3, with great jazz piano, solo guitar, and rhythmic drums. “Music From the Creator” is certainly an in-your-face spiritual experience, but its method and the sheer enjoyability of the songs the selected verses help create has an appeal to both the secular and non-secular world. Perhaps, through its beauty, it will awaken a little spirituality in all of us.
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author: Bruce Smith
Awesome I listen everyday!
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Coooooooooooooool Stuff.
author: B. Bane
This is one of the most creative albums to come along in a long, long time. I love every minute on every track. Unlike most albums where you have favorites it is hard to pick a favorite and considering there are two Cd's with over two hours of music that is saying something!!! Way to go Asiyah and thank you. I feel much better when I play this music when I am working around the house! I think there is something to your idea of 'hidden powers' in this music? Why not?
I would recommend this album to anyone.
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Asiyah - Music From The Creator means creative music!
author: Andrew Baade
This is a very cool, very creative 2 CD set encompassing a tour de force of all musical styles. The songs are a tonal interpretation of a verse from the bible, with the verse recited in Hebrew. There is a progressive aspect to many of the songs which I personally enjoy (Love the B-3 in track one!).
If you are not spiritually inclined there is nothing offensive about the religious nature of the discs and the music is really worth hearing.
As a "prog" fan I can definitely recommend this!
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