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"Angel Flight" is one of the most enlightened
recordings I have had the pleasure to review for quite some time. It is
an album of transformation. The listener is taken on a magical journey
across time and space. We are given tours of inner and outer dimensions
difficult for some to reach even with years of dedicated experience in
meditation and imagery. This inspired album instantly gained a
respectful following in our office for its balancing and energizing
qualities. There is a waiting list just to use our review copy for
meditation. After the first listen, I immediately added it to my
personal collection for use in inner and outer transformational healing
work. "Angel Flight" gives to all
exactly what they need, be it meditative retreat, an infusion of light,
or simply a renewed space of intense beauty to surround themselves with.
My praise for this album goes beyond words. It is a must have for those
interested in the healing, meditative, or journeying arts. "Angel
Flight" was conceived during a meeting at the Great Pyramid
in Gizeh, Egypt where Erik Berglund was invited by Christoph Hausman to
make a recording in Germany. During a performance tour through Germany
and Switzerland, Erik and Christoph joined forces at Brachelshof Studio
to compose and record this inspired album. At one time, the buildings
housing Brachelshof Studio were Nazi headquarters in Oberembt. They have
quite literally been transformed from their past role - now, these
buildings house a Recording Studio and Light Center.
~Sage Rishi, Awareness Journal
This reviewer is a
great fan of Erik Berglund having reviewed many of his glorious
compositions. However, in "Angel Flight",
Mr. Berglund has reached a new pinnacle. Written in collaboration with
Christoph Hausmann (one of Europe's most talented contemporary
composers), "Angel Flight" is
pure love and delight. If joy had a sound, it would be "Angel
Flight". Erik and Christoph have combined their many talents
to produce six original compositions played by Erik on his heavenly
Douglas Irish Harp and Christoph on keyboard synthesizer. The result is
a musical, lyrical treat, a sound sensation that inspires, calms,
excites and heals. For over forty-two minutes this reviewer sat almost
spellbound taken by the masterful combination of wonderfully creative
music played by two superb artists. Further, Mr. Hausmann's engineering
and mixing gave the album an ever-so smooth finish, a layering that is
heard only in the finest recordings. "Angel Flight" is the
musical mood of Spring . . . the time of rebirth and regeneration.
"Angel Flight" is the sound of the transformation to light and
peace. . . it is the soothing, caring and purity of the music of the
angels. The musical marriage of Erik and Christoph is a marriage made in
heaven. In this reviewers opinion, "Angel Flight" is music for
the soul. It is perfect music to share with your loved one. "Angel
Flight" is a tribute to humankind's ability to interact . . . and
achieve!
~Richard Fuller, Metaphysical Reviews
Harpist and healer
Erik Berglund began modestly with a call to peace. Now after concerts
throughout North America, South America and Europe, this sensitive
approach to the harp is enjoyed world-wide. This album shows why.
Berglund joined keyboard artist Hausmann in a former Nazi headquarters
in Oberembt, Germany to record this collection of eight original, almost
timeless, odes to peace and harmony. In Realignment, the longest and
most representative of this albums focus, a sustained chorus of
synthesizer rises like the dawn while Berglund's harp gradually,
peacefully tip-toes onto the plateau of harmony. Angels appear to him
and chant behind a tapestry of melodies. Hausmann deftly manipulates the
synthesizer to achieve environmental sounds, those of the flute, entire
string sections, other nuances that capture the angelic presence of
their compositions. Berglund's Douglas Irish harp soothingly displays
his multidisciplinary musical career. So many of earth's residents this
year put to rest the anguish suffered in a war ended 50 years ago. It
seems appropriate that this bi-cultural album unites American and German
in a musical plea for peace and light. This album heals the soul, and
speaks to musical ears that cherish our planet.
~Rich Babl, The Book Reader
Angel Flight: One of the richest sounding of harpist Berglund's
many musical highways to heaven. A collaboration with Christoph
Hausemann, a German recording artist that Berglund met overseas. The two
improvise six songs, and find a unity that adds breadth to this harmonic
pastel. In "Way Home," synthesizer voices of light and peace
flow beneath the harp, both unattached to Earthly time and space. This
"home" seems to evoke that first glow of god's light on a
summer morning. A "Lament" is done with a touch of kindness, a
cool towel on a hot day. In one of the most limitless, gentle songs of
the six, "Realignment" shows off Hausemann's control of sounds
available on today's instruments. Is the inspiration from his eponymous
first name? A composite sound of vibrato-less flute, English horn and
viola in "Sound Waves" leads a melody line before a chorus of
angels join the harp. And Berglund closes with "Caravan,"
using more percussive effects with sounds of Celeste and horn to build
to a satisfying conclusion. This latest from Berglund is appropriate to
the rising spirit among many mortals, and their reaffirmations of
angels. In today's tempered and hostile world, Berglund's taut strings
can loose the grip of everyday, and open doors to peace and beauty. A
transcendent bilateral musical experience.
~ Rich Babl, The Book Reader
Angel Flight:
Conceived at the Great Pyramid in Gizeh when the duo initially met, this
album, which is full of pretty harp-synthesizer instrumentals, takes the
listener through the current realignment of the Earth and softly
celebrates the return of the vibrations of peace and light to our world.
Perhaps more than any other instrument, the harp creates a deeply
serene, tranquil atmosphere. Berglund's deft and sensitive artistry is
well matched by Hausmann's own dreamlike textures of strings, chimes,
and swirling waves. Together, the duo's music effortlessly awakens the
listener's inner senses to the glorious changes of the millennium. Note:
The healing aspects of Berglund's harp music are well known throughout
the New Age community. Hausmann is the founder of CMS Music in Oberembt,
Germany, and a leading European lightworker and recording artist. If
customers enjoyed "Angel Beauty," they will love this new
title.
~ P.J. Birosik, New Age Retailer
Angel Flight: Each
of harpist Erik Berglund's previous releases has developed further into
the realms of devotional, transformational music. His new release
reaches even higher, in full collaboration with Christoph Hausmann, from
the duo known as Project Erde. The results are a premier space music
offering with the gentle sounds of Erik's Irish harp in tandem with the
ethereal sounds of Hausmann's synthesizer orchestration. For massage or
meditation, "Angel Flight" is just about perfect.
~ Lloyd Barde, Music Design
Angel Flight: As
many of you know, Erik plays heavenly, angelic harp, with several
wonderful albums (including "Elysium Abode of the Angels" and
"Harp of the Healing Waters") to his credit. Now, with
Christoph Hausmann of Germany, who plays angelic chorus synthesizers, he
has co-created an achingly beautiful series of musical healings. Erik
and Christoph met at the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and decided on the spot
to collaborate. "Angel Flight" is their gift to our home
planet, recorded in Oberembt, Germany, in what was once a Nazi
headquarters. Christoph and Susanne Bruehl transformed it into a Light
Center with the use of various healing techniques, and last year, for
the first time in memory, the birds came back to the grounds. The
transcendent beauty of this CD, including "Way Home,"
"Lightshower," "Lament," "Realignment,"
"Soundwaves," and "Caravan," makes the story of
their creation that much more miraculous. It is really true that, with
enough love, anything can be healed. Highly recommended.
~ Steve Ryals, New Age Retailer
Conceived at the
Great Pyramid in Giza, where Christoph and Erik met, this collaboration
carries the listener musically through the current realigning of the
Earth via the healing angelic harp of Erik Berglund and strongly
supportive keyboard synthesizer effects of Christoph Hausmann. Signaling
the return of light and peace to the planet, this is definitely one of
Erik's most moving and clear angelic musical channelings, with
Christoph's presence invaluable for providing clarity and enhanced
reception of the divine energies that are at work within and without
this masterpiece. Strongly recommended to all.
~ Omega Directory, Phoenix Arizona
The idea for this
album was conceived at the Great Pyramid of Gizeh where Christoph
Hausmann and Erik Berglund met. Erik has played his healing harp music
throughout the world in concerts and workshops in great cities and
sacred sites of the planet. This album is his fifth release. The sounds
of the harp and synthesizer together on Angel Flight produce an
extraordinary and transcendental feel: it spirits the listener to the
heart of our planet and opens the healing power residing in each person
to connect with the healing of Mother Earth. Exquisitely profound music.
A must-hear album.
~ Nexus
Angel Flight is a
collection of harp pieces by healing-music harpist Erik Berglund and
renowned keyboardist and arranger Christoph Hausmann. Angel Flight is
simple and joyful. The pieces are nicely divided between spirited,
energetic songs and reflective, meditative ones. Hausmann provides
soothing background harmonies and occasional solos on synthesizer.
Berglund plays the lead on most songs with a graceful and tender
performance. The sound of the synthesizer complements the acoustic sound
of the harp, creating harmonic balance. The songs that seem to reach the
deepest into the psyche to soothe and console are "Sound
waves" and "Caravan."
~ Music Design
Despite the earthy
title, angels seem to light the way on this spirit-filled album, which
was recorded in a former Nazi headquarters building. Christoph Hausmann
creates a backdrop of musical shimmers, glows, and illumination that
radiate vibrations of hope. Like sunlight piercing the clouds,
Berglund's harp offers secure grasps of love. On
"Realignment," the harp plucks like fingers enticing you to go
deeper and deeper into the heart. The album ends with
"Caravan," which throbs with the sacred, robust, and tenuous
pulsations of new life. If you cherish redemption in rebirth, this is
your ticket. A powerful spiritual experience.
~ Carol Wright, Napra Trade Journal
Each of harpist
Erik Berglund's previous releases has developed further into the realms
of devotional, transformational music. His new release reaches even
higher, in full collaboration with Christoph Hausmann, from the duo
known as Angel Flight. The results are a premier space music offering
with the gentle sounds of Erik's Irish harp in tandem with the ethereal
sounds of Hausmann's synthesizer orchestration. For massage or
meditation, "Angel Flight" is just about perfect.
~ Common Ground |