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Pure Moods, Vol. I

by: Various Artists, Adiemus, Angelo Badalamenti, David A. Stewart, David Byrne, Deep Forest, Enigma, Ennio Morricone, Enya, Eight Others

Release Date April 29, 1997
I first heard of this cd when it was first advertised on tv in the 90's but honestly thought nothing of buying it. However in 2001 I happened to spot this cd when I was stationed in Japan and am happy to have spent my money on this cd. Due to the variety of the songs I feel that this cd is good to listen to at work , when you are spending time with your loved ones, and relaxing and nurturing yourself when you are alone. Some of the notable tracks that really stand out in a positive way for me are

"return to innocence" by enigma
"orinoco flow" by enya
"sweet lullaby" by deep forest
"tubular bells" by mike oldfield
"sadeness" by enigma

There are other good tracks on this cd that are also enjoyable. ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 2
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Pure Moods, Vol. IV

by: Various Artists, Mythos, Balligomingo, Enigma, Delerium with Sarah McLachlan, Secret Garden, Yanni, Jim Brickman, Eva Cassidy, Eight Others

Release Date October 01, 2002
I purchased this as a gift and it arrived in a very timely manner and the person loved the gift.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Pure Moods, Vol. III

by: Various Artists, Blue Man Group, Brian Eno & Geoffrey Oryema, David Lanz, Enigma, Enya, Jessie Cook, Kitaro, Moby, Eight Others

Release Date February 06, 2001
I did not find that I enjoyed it as much as Pure Moods, Vol. I

Pure Moods Vol I, I think is still the best

CD-Charts Position 4
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Celtic Moods: A Celtic Companion to Pure Moods

by: Various Artists, Altan, Capercaillie, Carter Burwell, Christy Moore, Clannad, Eleanor McEvoy, Leahy, Loreena McKennitt, Eight Others

Release Date November 11, 1997
I am absolutely amazed at the high reviews this CD got, when in my opinion it isn't good at all. I bought this at a thrift shop hoping for a good Celtic CD, well definitely not what I got. The first two or three tracks were great, I mean you could definitely feel the Celtic influence in the drums and the violin river dancing sort music. When it started going up in the tracks, the whole Celtic influence disappeared altogether in my opinion. It became western guitar music with Texan sort singing. I am not understanding how the coffee shop, western guitar mixed music is Celtic in any way. LAter on there is also some piano music involved. I am not saying the tracks themselves are bad, but I really feel that this CD mistitled beyond belief. If you even listen to the lyrics ... Read More:

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Instrumental Moods

by: Various Artists, 3rd Force, Afro Celt Sound System, Craig Chaquico, Cusco, David Lanz, Enigma, Ennio Morricone, Eric Johnson, Eight Others

Release Date February 24, 1998
"Unlike its predecessors, Pure Moods and Celtic Moods, Instrumental Moods doesn't follow any specific style. Instead, it strings together a number of instrumentals from different genres, from new age (Enigma), reggae (Afro Celt Sound System) and worldbeat (Cusco) to rock (Eric Johnson, Santana), film scores (Ennio Morricone), pop (Vaness-Mae) and trip-hop (Massive Attack). The only connection these songs have is their laidback tone, and that happens to be enough, since the diverse range of styles prevents the record from being monotonous. Not all of the songs are familiar, but there are enough recognizable pieces to hold the attention of the curious, as they discover that Instrumental Moods is fine mood music. ~ Rodney Batdorf, All Music Guide"

CD-Charts Position 6
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Brendan Heart, Hearts of Gold 2007 CD

from: mastermindproductions

Release Date 2007
"Unlike its predecessors, Pure Moods and Celtic Moods, Instrumental Moods doesn't follow any specific style. Instead, it strings together a number of instrumentals from different genres, from new age (Enigma), reggae (Afro Celt Sound System) and worldbeat (Cusco) to rock (Eric Johnson, Santana), film scores (Ennio Morricone), pop (Vaness-Mae) and trip-hop (Massive Attack). The only connection these songs have is their laidback tone, and that happens to be enough, since the diverse range of styles prevents the record from being monotonous. Not all of the songs are familiar, but there are enough recognizable pieces to hold the attention of the curious, as they discover that Instrumental Moods is fine mood music. ~ Rodney Batdorf, All Music Guide"