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The Celtic LullabyThe Celtic Lullaby by Various Artists
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Various singers and instrumentalists recorded these lullabies, all of them specialists in their particular branch of Celtic music.
Deep Sleep Every NightDeep Sleep Every Night by Glenn Harrold
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One thing that might keep you awake initially is the hypnotherapist Glenn Harrold's incredible Cockney accent.
Soothing HarpSoothing Harp by Victoria Lynn Schultz
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An album of harp music for meditation and relaxation.
Cello for RelaxationCello for Relaxation
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This is the album I turn to most often at bedtime.
Bach for RelaxationBach for Relaxation
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Good orchestras and soloists perform the nineteen well-chosen chamber works.
Allegri: MiserereAllegri: Miserere by Alison Stamp
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Unaccompanied sacred music, beautifully sung is very soothing. I often play CDs by the Tallis Scholars at bedtime.
LamentaLamenta
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Unaccompanied sacred music from the Renaissance may not be everyone's bed-time choice, but I find it very calming.
Midnight AdagiosMidnight Adagios
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A soothing set of 2 CDs, EXCEPT for the beautiful aria 'O Silver Moon' from Dvorak's opera "Rusalka." It is so gorgeous, I stay awake, listening for the late Spanish Soprano, Pilar Lorengar's silvery voice.
Water CirclesWater Circles by Mia Jang
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This relaxing CD is for piano lovers. Poetically expressive solos inspired by water.
Bedroom AdagiosBedroom Adagios
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The blurb on the jewel box advertises this 2 CD set as "2 1/2 hours of the most sensual music." Sensual? Bach's "Ich steh mit einem Fuss im Grabe"? Puccini's Humming Chorus? 'Relaxing' is a much more apt description.
Cello CirclesCello Circles by Kalyan
Relaxed acoustic music featuring a mello cello interwoven with guitar, keyboard, and flutes.