This meditative CD starts off with the very uplifting “I Will Sing for Joy”—a good start for any day (or to lift one from the depths).  Then, “New Child to the World” conveys a sense of melodic Wonder (both of, and by, the Child).  When you get to “On A Swing With An Angel,” you’ll truly feel on that swing yourself:  it’s light and airy as is most fitting.  “Ascendere” takes you to greater solemnity—the divine is truly present!—but then “Drums in the Round” brings you right back to earth with its indigenous drums and flute.  If you’ve ever been to the Holy Land, “Here On The Hill Where He Taught” will transport you right back with its waves of Galilee, and birds o'er the Mount, and horn of the Word.  The CD’s theme song, “Just A Touch Away,” is warm and inviting, and you’ll feel the closeness of that divine One whose presence is so needed.  “Hearts At The Altar” evokes piano nuptials and effective flutes (listen for yourself!).  In “Jesus With Us to Emmaus,” you’ll hear his actual footsteps—and a chime as they come to know him in the breaking of the bread.  “Yours” with its ascending strings near the end will evoke a giving of self to God, the ultimate thing needed to bringing one a truly lasting peace.  Restored, this should enable your encounter with “Pumping Spirit” (and its pulsing treadmill heart) to reenergize you internally for all that lies ahead.  Finally, you’ll meet “The Twelve,” a minute for each of Jesus’ apostles:  determined Andrew; puzzled, impulsive then hope-filled, Peter; James, a son of Boanerges (thunder); and then each of the others who are portrayed one-by-one as pensive, edgy, confident, transforming, individual, mellow, colorful, and/or Spirit-chosen.  Just A Touch Away delivers to the soul!
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These compositions recharge and soothe my spririt every time I listen to them. In a world of junk food music, these pieces are wonderfully nutritious for a hungry soul.  "Pumping Spirit" completely turned my day around when I needed it most. Do yourself a favor and indulge in the healthy feast of this cd.
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