As I've said before, the folks at Real Music do an especially good job of putting compilation albums together. "Letting the World Go By" is the first in a series of at least three collections designed to promote and enhance the healing of "our mental, emotional, and spiritual selves". The pace is lazy and soothing, and the sounds wash over the listener like a cozy blanket or the warmth of the springtime sun. Most of the selections come from Real Music's line-up of artists such as 2002, Kevin Kern, Karunesh, Bernward Koch, Danny Wright, the late Hilary Stagg, and Govi. It also includes two wonderful piano pieces by Bernard L'Hoir. If you haven't melted into your chair by the end of the second or third track of this album, you are in serious trouble, my friend! I made the mistake of putting this CD into my wake-up alarm - I don't recommend it unless you are unusually strong in the morning. I'd listen to a song or two, thoroughly enjoying the music, and then it would be a half hour later! It's a wonderful collection, and I highly recommend it for music to unwind to or simply to pamper yourself a little.

This is the third CD in the "Sacred Spa Music Series" by Real Music. The other two being "Quiet Days" and "Wrapped in Stillness." It is classified as a vacation for the mind and soul. Real Music's premise is that our mental,emotional and spiritual selves need healing the same as our bodies;hence,the spa series. This is a compilation of eleven tracks from previous albums featuring Bernard L'Hoir,Bernward Koch,Govi,Karunesh, Danny Wright,Kevin Kern,Hilary Stagg and 2002.This album lives up to its promise, as the cuts chosen are guaranteed to send you into a peaceful,relaxed state. This music will raise you to a high level of tranquility. It is a splended album.