"Darlene?s singing has always been full of remarkable versatility, and this project is no exception. Her unique approach to these pieces are what sets her apart from the rest of the field. Check out the Delibes Flower Duet from ?Lakme?...in addition to her beautiful instrument, her stamp of originality is indelible on both versions. And we get to hear her on both parts! ?The Infinite Voice? is aptly named....(it could also have been called ?infinite creativity,? ?infinite technique,? and ?infinite curiosity.?)
? Dave Grusin, Oscar winning Film Composer -

Darlene Koldenhoven is a Grammy? Award winning recording artist with three Grammy nominations, known worldwide for her featured soprano solo “Aria” in Yanni, Live at the Acropolis. Darlene's new classical crossover CD, Infinite Voice, and Heavenly Peace, her acclaimed Christmas CD, which debuted at #2 on the radio charts, demonstrate her extraordinary vocal abilities and musical sophistication that make her one of the most sought-after vocalist - keyboardist - producer - songwriter - arranger - composer - lyricist - author in the entertainment business today. Her work can be heard on hit films such as Sister Act and Sister Act II as choir nun & real life choir director, and on hundreds of movies, records, commercials, live events, and television shows, such as her solo performance & arrangement of “The Prayer” as sung on The Young and The Restless; network primetime television shows like Studio 60 and American Idol; and many more. Tune Your Voice, Darlene’s new music textbook, comes with 7 instructional CDs to help you train your brain to think musically so you are able to sing in tune, sing in harmony, play any instrument by ear, compose music, understand and appreciate music at a deeper level.

If you want to listen to some great guitar music, this is what you want to listen to. The music is both upbeat and relaxing. Also perfect for background music during those warm summer nights.

The songs are of a consistent nature, yet with distinct melodies so that they don't drone on together into one mass.

This is not a CD of one or two great tunes; it is a great album.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

MICHAEL O'CONNELL's music can be seen as a collection of paradoxical elements at times, blending the meditative with the dynamic, ambient with the starkly present. Other times one can be eased into the flow: mood enhancing elements fusing haunting melodies with provocative sound that suddenly invoke a still, timeless moment. Here the music has as its creative vision the intention to calm or minds, energize our creative spirit, fire our imaginations, and hopefully bring a halt (at least temporarily) to the busyness (business) of our lives, creating a gap, a space where real life, love, and hope can effortlessly flow out of us. So, sit back, relax, and be with the music...currently being featured on international NEWAGE Radio program: 'nuages' series.

Mood:  lyrical

Karen Marie Garrett's previous recording (Allure of Sanctuary) offered an abundance of melody and emotion, making it truly a remarkable debut. Her latest recording (It's About the Rose) presents an absolutely stunning evolution in musical styles, textures, virtuosity and emotional depth. She has not departed from what worked so well for her in (Allure of Sanctuary) but has simply dug deeper to create an even richer experience. --Will Ackerman, founder Windham Hill Records

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Another beautiful collaboration by pianist Karen Marie Garrett and producer Will Ackerman, Grammy Award winner and founder of Windham Hill Records. It's evident Ms. Garrett went exploring for something new and exciting to share with listeners in this collection of twelve new compositions. Is it New Age, Classical, Pop, or Jazz? We don't know... but it's working, and this album is a passionate work of art!