Nijole (nee-YOH-luh) writes sensual melodic songs with mystical landscapes, exotic twists, and lyrics to uplift and inspire. Accompanying her delicate lead vocals, she performs layers of Lithuanian background vocals, hin... more »ting of the choirs she grew up with in Chicago. The production of Fritz Heede features gifted players on ethnic percussion, stringed instruments, flutes, violins, as well as classical cello, electric guitars and synthesizers. Overall, ?Parallel Universe? is a powerful journey for the heart and soul.« less
Nijole (nee-YOH-luh) writes sensual melodic songs with mystical landscapes, exotic twists, and lyrics to uplift and inspire. Accompanying her delicate lead vocals, she performs layers of Lithuanian background vocals, hinting of the choirs she grew up with in Chicago. The production of Fritz Heede features gifted players on ethnic percussion, stringed instruments, flutes, violins, as well as classical cello, electric guitars and synthesizers. Overall, ?Parallel Universe? is a powerful journey for the heart and soul.
CD Reviews
Parallel Universe~Nijole Sparkis
Ona G. Hagreen | Chicago | 12/21/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just love this CD....I'm in a sad place now and it smoothed me and made me feel better.I'm telling all my friends about this CD."
Touched Me On All Levels
Evolve | 12/10/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What I love about this CD is that it is great on all levels. The music and production are fabulous, with exotic instrumentation. The vocals are beautiful, they have great tone and depth and the words are meaningful. The notes and melodies are interesting to listen to. Overall the whole CD is passionate and uplifting."
Nijole sparkles!
Aaron Paley | Los Angeles, CA | 11/19/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sparkis' cd is a rare combination of original material using contemporary musical references as well as folk sources. Sparkis combines her diverse influences and sources seamlessly. Highly recommended!"
A Parallel Frequency of Sound
soula | CA | 11/17/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"... At your reach...
Nijole's voice and Lyrics defy category, they send us on a musical ride yet unparalleled! It's a virtual cave where the ethnic meets the electric, where time-space line fades... where all is yet forming before it materializes in the Universe on a Time and Space line. Find out for yourself."
What soul-searchers have been waiting for!
Art Collector | Chicago | 09/11/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Finally there is an aural equivalent of the film "What the Bleep"! If you want to "Create Your Day" (ala Dr. Joe Despenza, the most often referenced interview of the film) by consciously deciding to live it, then this CD is for you. The music is Alternative with a World flavor, musically evocative, blissful and haunting in its lush harmonies. Music is far more entrenching in the subconscious and elevating to the beleaguered soul than reading can be. I listen to it in the morning and the songs keep coming back to me all day long. Not since Bjork have the spiritual sensibilities of these lyrics inspired me more.
Combine fluid exotic music, inspirational words and a self-reflective honesty and this is what many of us have been waiting for! I hardily recommend it to the those who have a spiritual practice of any kind and to work it into your week!"
Track Listings (11) - Disc #1