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| Artists: Various Artists, Adiemus Lll, Clannad, Craig Armstrong, Dave Koz, Delerium, Dream Academy, Loreena Mckennitt, Massive Attack, Various Others
Label: Virgin Records Us
List Price: $17.98
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Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 4665
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 46796
UPC: 724384679620
EAN: 0724384679620
ASIN: B00000DMH7
Release Date: November 17, 1998
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 A Welcome Surprise November 5, 2000
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Pure Moods 2 is a treasure to fit right in there next to Pure Moods (1). Once again we hear from Adiemus, Enigma, and Sacred Spirits, as well as a brand new batch of other masterful music. "Life In A Northern Town" was a big surprise for me. It was one of those "one hit wonder" tunes that ya hear on the radio when it's first released, but after a few months, the song slips away into the forgotten archives. I remember really liking this song, even tho' I had only heard it a few times. I didn't know the name of it, nor who the artist was. Now I know, and I'm glad to have it amongst my collection. The "Chariots Of Fire" theme doesn't really fit in with the rest of the tracks on this CD, but since I love the music of Vangelis, I'm biased when I say that I'm glad it's on there. If you enjoyed the first Pure Moods CD, please do yourself a favor and pick up this companion.
Reputable November 13, 2000
Hugo Reyes (Ventura County, CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I saw the back cover featuring Enigma, Yanni, Loreena McKennit, Delirium, and Cusco (some of my favorite New Age artists) so I was expecting a lot from the CD. It is praiseworthy! All the tracks are arranged splendidly like a journey of pleasant melodies through different instrumental echoes and fine voices. It is started with the Mummer's dance of Celtic sounds by Loreena McKennit, into an ancient beat by Cusco, following Oriental tones by Yanni, and then transcending into lively songs by Delerium and Dream Academy. There are two tracks that I got tired of after a while (13 and 14), but the concluding songs are exquisite and make up for them. The Spanish enticing song by Ottmar Leibert gets the spirit going, Enigma's ethereal and alluring song commences the brain for thought and relaxation, when finally Loreena McKennit's hymn empowers the listener with peace and exultation. Pure Moods, EnigmaTrilogy, Elevation 2, and this one are my favorite New Age compilations and highly recommended for listeners seeking a world of delightful music enjoyable any time.
Soothing Music August 20, 2004
G. Wakefield (USA)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a good CD with a variety of songs, each with their unique sound. Pure Moods 2 continues the trend from PM 1. I can not say the same for PM 2 and 4 but that's a different story. The best songs on this CD are
1. Mummers' Dance (Excellent)
2. Montezuma
3. The Cradlesong (Excellent)
4. Nightingale - Yanni (Excellent)
5. Life in a Northern Town - The Dream Academy
6. Zarabanda (Saraband) - Adiemus
7. Euphoria (Firefly) - Delerium
9. Teardrop - Massive Attack
10. Theme from Harry's Game - Clannad
15. Beyond The Invisible (Excellent)
16. Mystic's Dream - Loreena McKennitt
Vive le "Pure Moods" series! September 10, 2001
Mark Lee
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
One of the main reasons why I wanted to get this CD is because it has Yanni's "Nightingale" and the theme to "Chariots of Fire". Both those songs are not really New Age, but they are absolutely beautiful. I was expecting them to be just as beautiful as they were the first time I'd heard them. And believe me, I was not surprised! On the other hand, I was indeed surprised--no, shocked--to find Massive Attack's "Teardrop" in this CD. Massive Attack did songs for the soundtrack of the movie "Pi", which is all paranoid techno and definitely not "purely mooded." It turned out to be quite a pleasant surprise. Although "Teardrop" isn't much in the way of New Age, I could listen to it all day. It's got an awesome harmony and an eerie melody. Maybe it doesn't belong on this collection, but it's definitely worth listening to. However, this CD isn't without a few flaws. "Breezin'" and "Emily" are so out of place that they should be in a "Jazzy Moods" CD. "Life in a Northern Town" is also a little out of place, as it isn't nearly as atmospheric as most of the other songs in the "Pure Moods" series are. Finally, this isn't really a flaw, but it seems necessary to warn fans of the first "Pure Moods" that there's no Enya on this CD. But those are just a few minor complaints, and ultimately, "Pure Moods II" is worthy of your time and money. Other very good songs: "Beyond the Invisible", "The Cradlesong", "The Mummer's Dance", "Theme from Harry's Game", and "Monteczuma". In a nutshell: I pretty much agree with Amazon.com's editiorial review on this CD. See ya 'til I get "Pure Moods III".
Not as good as the first, but still relaxing.... January 17, 2002
KAT (North TX, USA)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this CD because I liked "The Mummers Dance" by Loreena McKennitt. The only other songs I can actually say I recognize title-wise are "Life In A Northern Town" and "Chariots of Fire". I would actually have to play the CD again in order to see how Enigma's song "Beyond the Invisible" sounds and Loreena McKennitt's "Mystic Dream" sounds. One reason why I think the first CD in the series is better than the seond installment is because, with the exception of the first songs on this album I mentioned, the rest are not tied to a recognizable popular movie or TV show. Some of these songs may have received a lot of air time on the radio but I would never know where they came from unless the announcer told me who the artists were. I do recognize George Benson, but his song, "Breezin" is a mystery to me melodically. The only thing disappointing about this CD is that I do not recognize a lot of the songs on here, but artists like Loreena McKennitt, Enigma, and Adiemus III I do. One of the reasons I bought this album is because I liked "The Mummer's Dance". "Chariots of Fire" and "Life In A Northern Town" have been played on the radio so much that they are old. In spite of all I have said, I still find what I've heard to be calming. I plan to get "Pure Moods III" if I can find out what's on it and whether I recognize any of the songs.
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