Track Listing

1. Gifts of the Angels
2. Radiance
3. Ode to Orpheus
4. Celstial Prophecy
5. Eternally
6. Awakening
7. Pachelbel's Canon
8. Sand Dance
9. Angels on High
10. Inner Peace
11. Earthrise
12. Higher Ground
13. Crystal Suite
14. Light in You Eyes
15. Starborn Suite

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14982 in Music
• Released on: 1994-10-18
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Amazon.com
Steven Halpern has more than 60 recordings in circulation, including audio projects ostensibly designed to enhance memory, wealth, and weight loss. He even has his own trademarked slogan--the Halpern Effect(tm)! (Take that, Mozart.) Thus, it's easy to view Halpern's high-volume output since 1975 less as art and more like a commodity. Gifts of the Angels, a 68-minute compilation (sampling eight albums and adding two original pieces), offers a few nuggets that suggest Halpern's music at times can stand on its own merits, detached from all of its deep-bliss, New Age pretensions. "Celestial Prophecy," is a nicely detailed (which is not to say complex) excursion on solo piano that briefly stirs the senses, and the title track from Higher Ground is a delicate space-music standout. Meanwhile, the 1970s-flashback tonality of Halpern's electric piano (one piece, "Earthrise," can be traced to Halpern's debut release, Spectrum Suite) dates several of the tracks included here. Nevertheless, the disc's pace, which drifts deeper into the ether on each of the last five tracks, is nicely constructed for those aiming to nod off into a state of contented nothingness. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews

Simply peaceful
"Gifts of the Angels" is a joyful heart singing. I find all of Stephen Halpern's music to be lovely, gentle and peaceful. I bring his music into my professional practice for hypnotherapy and Reiki and I find it quite soothing and uplifting. This CD, in particular, is my all time favorite. I walk out of my office with the sweet sounds of those angels singing! My clients always comment on how serene and angelic the wonderful music is...without ever knowing the title. "Gifts of the Angels" will bring a smile to your face, peace in your heart, and Joy & Light in your life! Obviously, I Highly reccommend it!

Regeneration
I don't usually make promises about any product I review. But as I sit and listen to this right now, I can promise with confidence that if you purchase "Gifts of the Angels" you are indeed receiving a Gift. I find myself, when I am overwhelmed or exhausted, fetching this cd with surprising ease from many. And every single time, It Regenerates me. This is a rare feat which attests to "Gift of the Angels" allure and the cleansing, healing power that is found within. I believe, like only a handful of cds, that I was meant to find this. And that is an encouraging thought... ~_^

I love all kinds of Music. But it appears these days, I am drawn more and more to peaceful, meditative Music such as "Gifts of the Angels." (Funny, but I am filled more with Peace than I have been in a long time. Perhaps we seek out Music that represents our state of mind...I don't know. Or maybe we take on the emotions/message of what we listen to most. Again I don't know.)

I remember how upon the first listen I didn't care for "Gift of the Angels" that much. The truth is, I didn't Get it. I wasn't Ready for it. Ah, but I felt there was something THERE. Whatever it was, it drew me to listen again and again. And I am so glad it spoke to me and continues to do so. If you are still reading this, and your "Peace" cds are in short supply, please purchase this and truly listen and Allow it to Regenerate you. You deserve that and every Joy. Many wonders await you. But you have to open the door and let them in. Soar!

My Favorite Steven Halpern CD so far!
I am new to Steven Halpern, only been listening to him for about 6 months. I started buying his CD's so my dogs can listen to soothing, peaceful, calming music while I was away from the house. I have about 8 of his CD's now and this one is AMAZING. It's my #1 choice so far. It's funny that I'm actually writing a review here because I always wondered if all these reviews were real or not but let me assure you I am a real person with real dogs (3 of them) and this CD, Gifts of the Angels relaxes and centers all of us. It really is beautiful. I highly recommend it for you and your animals.