Benediction Moon
by Pia

Benediction Moon (CD)

Product Description
Once in a while a voice of such quality and beauty rises up that it transcends all musical styles and cultures.
Pia has such a voice. Her gentle, echoing vocals create an irresistible warmth that caresses the listener with heavenly sound.
It is a superb collection of stunning tracks. 'If you like Enya and Clannad you will adore Pia's Benediction Moon'.
Published Reviews
Relying heavily on Indian praise chants (bhajans) for her vocal framework, newcomer Pia has crafted a thing of delicate and enduring loveliness in her debut album. Her voice is arrestingly clear and pure; it cuts through the musical underpinnings like a crystal flute.
Most of the time, this is accomplished through hushed, breathy intonations matching the feel of the gently lapping waves of the sonic environment, although during more impassioned sections,
Pia unleashed the usually restrained power of her instrument. Both aspects of this range are explored on my favourite cut, "Angelus Cantus".
The overall feeling on the track (and, indeed, the album) is one of reverence and awe, and we are vocally led to fervent heights of spiritual ecstasy as Pia Morphs from Loreena McKennitt into Cyndi Lauper. I always feel so peaceful and humble after treating myself to this album, and this song in particular.
Because I think you will, too, I offer it as the The New Times album of the month.
"Open your heart", Pia exhorts in the introduction to the closing track, "Feel Free". By the time we have listened to the preceding songs, though, the music has already facilitated this process to the point that there is not far to go.
As the song gathers urgency and speed, we are reminded of responsibility to carry the fruits of our inward journey into the world, fulfilling its promise of harmony and joy.
David A. Young
The New Times, Seattle

USD $24.68

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