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 Open Your Eyes, Enter Mysteria July 5, 2006
Stephen Storm (Grand Rapids, MI)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Right off the start Tempting the Muse is a mighty big sounding record expanding musical horizons in the genres of chill out chant, electronica downtempo or enigmatic expressions. Great from start to finish, every track finds a way to build on the previous one as the musical prowess of M. Allison clearly has matured over the years. Being a fan of Enigma, Era and groups like Lesiem i found the music by Mysteria to be top notch right alongside the other artists mentioned. Almost like a passing of the torch from the those who came before. The overall feel captured on tempting the muse is a celestial vocal chilled mix of beats, electronica textures and late evening relaxing moods. A very enjoyable record overall. Great work!
An enchanting ethereal experience December 11, 2006
J. Allan (Los Angeles, CA USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I heard this CD for the first time at a listening station at Borders and immediately picked it up. Tempting the Muse is a beautiful CD, reminding me of early Enigma - still one of my favorite albums - and Delerium from the Karma/Poems era. Unlike the more recent Enigma productions Mysteria keeps to the smooth mix of Gregorian chants, sexy female vocals, and deep grooves. Check out especially track 9, Awake Inside A Dream. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who loved the first and second Enigma records.
 Could have been better without the copying off other artists February 15, 2007
James (United States)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I agree with another reviewer here.
There are several good songs on this album for those into the more new agey, ethereal type (meditative, relaxing, floating) music.
Unfortunately it's surprisingly disappointing and suspect as to why this artist ripped off Phobos and especially world-wide known Moby (and Enigma?) on several songs here. I own Phobos, Moby, and Enigma (several Moby and Enigma albums) and was surprised and unhappy to hear songs so close to copying effect to great, original ones I already have. There's something unattractive and annoying in hearing an artist do good music and then a song comes on which clearly reminds you of Enigma, Moby, or Phobos to the point where an actual leading melody or sound has been taken, sometimes cut up but too taken overall from the original hit source. Several tracks on this otherwise pretty good album sound like blatant rip-offs and whether that was the artists attempt here or not is beyond me but it doesn't look good. I don't care if he is friends with these guys. Be original. Focus on new ideas. For for heavens sake, create your own work!!
For teaching Yoga class this album has some very floating songs on it, but I'm afraid the students who are generally more aware of new age artists and music like myself will instantly recognize the several unoriginal songs. Either way, it isn't worth chancing in my opinion.
This artist got too inspired maybe but the overall effect is good mixed with disappointing. It's better to be and stay as far away from sounding similar to others even if you're inspired. As an artist you develop more praise and smiles that way. People spead your name around more if they're pleased and impressed with your work. I feel mixed with this album overall but there is some fresh, good work on it for those into New Age.
For those into this type of music and want some of the best , check out:
Phobos - Phobos ... (Great New Age albums)
Amethystium ... (several albums by this artist, they're all very good)
Nicola Hitchcock - Passive Aggressive ... (I just heard this the other day, very relaxing, beautiful female vioce, new agey)
 Another Offspring February 15, 2007
Kenney (California)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
For those of you who know what it's all about, this cd is actually good, even though there are "samples" from other musicians work, the music on this release is amusing.
Having been a Delerium fan since 1989, I have enjoyed the opportunity in listening to other musicians grow from Deleriums lead.
Once Enigma came along it has pretty much been this way. Even Delerium switched it up a bit when Enigma hit the circuit.
If you are debating on purchasing 'Mysteria', I say buy it, it is worth it and it will grow on you.
Great Album February 17, 2007
M. Kovach (Austin, TX)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I just want to point out to the reviewer James Liakos "James L" about how this album is a rip off of Phobos; this is the same artist who created Phobos; Mark Adams Allison is his name. He also has an album called Of Earth & Sky but goes by the name Spirit Level which is the same style of music.
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