Angels of the Deep, Raphael's 1995 outing for Hearts of Space, is the sonic swirl of liquid dreams, water nymphs, and whalesong. Both Raphael's Hawaii residence and his work teaching and lecturing about sexuality and spiri... more »tuality have indubitably informed the making of this recording. Excellent accompaniment for bodywork or meditation, Angels of the Deep provides the feeling of warm and watery cradling of both the physical and emotional self and features the celestial strings of shakti harp and guitar, as well as flute, in addition to Raphael's other worldly synthesizers. The title cut opens this seven-song cycle with whales singing, watery blips, and swelling strings, all of which combine to make music befitting any voluptuary. Raphael goes for "more is more" here, and because of the skill and sincerity of the overall production, it works. --Paige La Grone« less
Angels of the Deep, Raphael's 1995 outing for Hearts of Space, is the sonic swirl of liquid dreams, water nymphs, and whalesong. Both Raphael's Hawaii residence and his work teaching and lecturing about sexuality and spirituality have indubitably informed the making of this recording. Excellent accompaniment for bodywork or meditation, Angels of the Deep provides the feeling of warm and watery cradling of both the physical and emotional self and features the celestial strings of shakti harp and guitar, as well as flute, in addition to Raphael's other worldly synthesizers. The title cut opens this seven-song cycle with whales singing, watery blips, and swelling strings, all of which combine to make music befitting any voluptuary. Raphael goes for "more is more" here, and because of the skill and sincerity of the overall production, it works. --Paige La Grone
"I have many, many healing and new age tapes. I am a massage therapist and use it in my work. This is truly some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard. Very uplifting and transendental. You feel embraced in wonder , magic and love."
To the Tips of Your Toes to the Top of Your Head..and Beyond
John Patrick Morgan | 08/11/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Simply put, quite fantastic. It is New Age music without all the nonsense. Sometimes "healing music" can be quite obnoxious. Bells clanging, weird synthezier groans, inappropriate nature sounds during inappropriate times, etc. But this music is just lovely and very, very gratifying. I had a dinner party and I just hit the repeat button and it played all night long and nobody found it disturbing or redundant or boring. All I kept hearing was, "Oh, what pretty music! I want to buy this... I feel like I'm being cleansed..." And I think the object of music is to refresh and inspire and leave one feeling a little better than before the music started. I'm not into angry, hate filled music. I'm into anything that has soul...anything that speaks to the inner spirit and this music definetely conveys a powerful non verbal message to mind, body, and spirit. It's a great album."
Transports you to a different world. . .
AmethystRosee | 07/19/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This cd is simply amazing. I sampled a few tracks at a record store and bought it on the spot. This music transports me to thoughts and images of undersea worlds (perhaps suggested by the title)and one can truly envision whales and images of undersea life gently swimming through deep blue ocean waters. Calming, inspiring, moving. Best track is #3, "Prayer", which just brings me to tears! Get this cd!"
If you have ever dreamed of swimming with whales....
Desiree | U.S. | 11/06/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"...you may live the experience through the music of Raphael and his "Angels of the Deep" cd. I have listened to many cds of this nature and to me there is none that come closer to actually embracing the "angels of the deep" than this. If you have a sincere love of nature or just hold an amazement for the wonders of the sea..this music should be part of your collection!"
Dreamy and Emotional
John Patrick Morgan | 12/20/1998
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I'm an American living in Switzerland and stumbled on Raphael in Seville, Spain! I had never heard of him and bought the album on a hunch. I'd give it 3 stars except for for cut #3, "Prayer", which has an unusually strong effect on me, evoking feelings of sadness and yearning, especially when the CD artwork is viewed as I listen. Most comparable music, feeling wise, for me is certain cuts on "Deep Breakfast" by Ray Lynch. I'm curious about Music to Disappear In."