“Weaving Worlds” is a harmonic convergence of the first magnitude. Lisa and Aryeh reprise the collaboration that began with their first CD together, “Two Worlds One” and adds the masterful flute work of Lisa’s long-time musical friend George Tortorelli. Listening to this music is like getting into a time machine and going back to when life was much simpler and music was “unplugged”… played on instruments handcrafted of wood and wire. Although Lisa and Aryeh are known for their harp artistry, there are a wide variety of instruments from around the world that lend their traditional folk tonalities to the mix. There is something about the crystalline purity of the harp strings that speak to the soul like no other. While the other instruments added emotional shadings that were entrancing and evocative. I found that I got the most out of the music listening with eyes closed, so as not to be aware of the contrivances of modern living that surround us. I couldn’t help but reflect on what life must have been like when these kinds of sounds created the pop music of the day. I thoroughly enjoyed the sweet soulfulness and stunning virtuosity on the gentle tracks of “Weaving Worlds.”

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