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It’s a gorgeous disc, beautifully recorded and sung with power and ethereal grace. There’s a profound serenity to the music that is almost impossible to resist, and it makes a fine introduction to the genre. –The Washington Times

With the continued success of Chant Music for the Soul, Decca is proud to announce a special holiday 2-CD edition of Chant. This set includes the original Chant CD with a bonus, 60-minute second CD of Advent and Christmas chants. At a two-for-one price this is the perfect gift to bring serenity into our hectic holiday lives.The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz outside of Vienna landed their record deal with a YouTube clip and have gone on to dominate the Classical Billboard Chart. Their beautifully sung performances of traditional and authentic Gregorian chant have won them legions of fans around the world. This special edition will bring the monks joyous and calming music to even more people.

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Stories from Idols and Their Fans for Everyone Who Believes in a Dream. . .   With stories from Carrie Underwood, Clay Aiken, Jordin Sparks, Ruben Studdard, Melinda Doolittle, Blake Lewis, Sanjaya Malakar, and many other top Idols from every season!   Do you love the thrill of seeing people’s dreams come true? Do you enjoy the excitement of rooting for your favorite contestant ? Has your spirit ever soared from watching a performance on American Idol ? For anyone who has watched America ’s best loved television show, here’s a collection of captivating stories that take you into the hearts, minds and souls of the Idols, the fans, and the team that makes the show possible.  These are the stories the television cameras don’t see—true, uplifting, and entertaining tales told with humor and candor that will leave you laughing, crying, and feeling inspired, whether you are a die-hard Idol watcher or an occasional fan . Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul is (more…)

Relax your soul in the lush world of Tides, a spiritual oasis that combines beautiful images of a tropical Hawaiian paradise with soft, soulful music. Listen to Music for the Soul, as highly acclaimed composer Kip Mazuy’s unique, new age, ambient sounds reflect his peaceful and meditative sense of awareness.

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Billboard
“It’s a pretty safe bet that very few of Universal Music’s recent signings count Pope Benedict XVI among their fans. But the pontiff is a definite admirer of the latest boys in the hood(s) to sign globally to Universal Classics”

Chant, is the most peaceful music imaginable. Chant: Music for the Soul, is the ultimate in relaxation and stress relief – the perfect antidote to our fast-moving modern world. Chant has proven to heal, calm and also give strength; its power is timeless and universal. Previous albums of chant have sold in the tens of millions. Further fueling the huge general demand is Chant’s use in the smash-hit computer game Halo – this is chant for a new computer-gaming generation.

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Captured in state of the art High Definition and mastered in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, The New Orleans Concert ignites a massive celebration of Big Easy music past and present  redolent in jazz, rollicking piano renditions, classic rhythm and blues, contemporary funk and rock & roll, all as steamy as a sweltering Delta summers evening.Track Listing 1. “It’s Raining” – Irma Thomas & Allen Toussaint 2. “Dirty Man” – Joss Stone 3. “Amazing Grace” – Aaron Neville 4. “Tipitina” – Allen Toussaint & Jon Cleary 5. “Chapel Of Love” – The Dixie Cups 6. “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” – Lloyd Price 7. “Southern Nights” – Allen Toussaint 8. “What Is Success” – Bonnie Raitt 9. “Rip It Up” – Ivan Neville & Earl Palmer 10. “Barefootin’” – Walter Washington with Poppa Funk’s Boys 11. “Land of 1000 Dances” – Walter Washington with Poppa Funk’s Boys 12. “I’m Ready” – Keith Richards 13. “Come On” – Snooks Eaglin (more…)