Album Notes

Watch the NEW VIDEO on YouTube featuring "A Light in This World" from this CD.
Go to this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKdcelU4DFc
Created by Janet Carol Ryan

From Donna about this album...
"There are times when our hearts are broken and our lives torn apart--times of sadness, loss and grief that seem too great to bear. In those moments, dark shadows deepen to an endless night and we wonder if we will ever again step into the light....

These are simple song-chants--written to be sung and shared with others as a profound message of Truth. They express joy, inspiration and possibility--even though I often wrote them from deep sadness as a prayer for help and hope. They reminded me of who I really am and who you and we are--the Light and Love of God. If we listen--in the silence--we can always hear that whisper...and remember how we shine."
---Donna


ABOUT DONNA and HER MUSIC

Donna Michael, on the Quarterlight label, is a composer and singer/songwriter whose critically acclaimed acoustic piano contemporary instrumental and vocal recordings have been described as "a heavenly escape," "food for the soul," and "wondrously healing." Her original piano compositions immerse the listener in a world of grace, elegance and quiet passion. Her vocal style is gently expressive and delicately honest. Donna's music is perfect for healing, hope, inspiration, creativity, wellness, meditation, massage, yoga and much more. Technically superb yet deeply touching, her music whispers encouragement and love.


INSTRUMENTAL ALBUMS

Donna has released several critically acclaimed instrumental collections, ranging from deeply soothing stream-of-consciousness recordings ("Somewhere in the Silence" and "When Silence Whispers") to music for inspiration, creativity, hope and celebration ("This Feels Like Heaven" and "The Brighter Side of Night"). She also collaborated with hammered dulcimer artist Lee Spears to produce a collection of unique "instrumental impressions for Christmas and the winter season" ("Winterfall").


SONG CHANTS, SONGBOOKS and INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC

Donna has composed and created "life-affirming" collections of inspiring song chants and instrumental accompaniment tracks that are ideal for individual and group singing to celebrate oneness and love (this album, "Into the Light" and "One Mind One Heart"). Her long-awaited 2-disc CD entitled "Out of the Darkness" is a companion recording to "Into the Light." “I Feel Joy” is her newest release, a collection of song chants, instrumental tracks and even 2 rhythm tracks to create your own chants or move to the rhythm of Spirit! Songbooks and sheet music are also available for selected recordings. (Visit www.DonnaMichael.com to learn more.)



RADICAL FORGIVENESS COACHING: Finding Freedom in Forgiveness

Wellness Workshops and Spiritual Retreats


Donna is a certified RADICAL Forgiveness Coach and conducts seminars and retreats and works with individual clients using this incredibly empowering and life-changing method of forgiveness (visit www.DonnaMichael.com "Calendar" page for more information or email info@DonnaMichael.com). She is also a licensed minister, prayer practitioner, spiritual retreat facilitator and speaker. Her music is widely used for wellness and healing, for meditation, massage and yoga and for creativity and contemplation. To learn more, contact Quarterlight Productions or visit her website: www.DonnaMichael.com