Release Date: September
9, 2018
Label: Natural Health Source
Publishing, Natural Health Source, Inc
Blue
Moon Rising is the most recent release and the first since
the passing of Peggy. The album is dedicated to the memory of Peggy Morgan,
Bette’s music partner of 40 years, and to Nancy Phelan, her mother.
Bette is joined on Blue
Moon Rising by Kay Aldrich, on cello. Additional instruments, played by
Bette, augment all the arrangements. The music is very earthy and pure. The
acoustic instruments are wonderful and used with just the right instances
within each track. The use of the ocean hitting the shore adds to the natural
sounds that are presented.
The acoustic guitar is the primary instrument. It is played
flawlessly and with the addition of the cello, you get a new age world
classical sound that will please anyone’s musical palette. If you are into
relaxing meditative music you will love Blue
Moon Rising. The layers of guitar work are exquisite.
One look at the cover of this recording sets you at ease
and gives you the thought of inner light, spirituality and the connection we
have with mother earth. The ocean is the most prolific thing to human life because
that is where all of life came from. And purposely the name Acoustic Ocean
falls in line with that thought process not mention that is exactly what you
will hear on Blue Moon Rising. There
is an ocean of acoustic sounds all melded together to create a musical nirvana
for the soul. The eleven tracks offered the listener, flow together seamlessly
and hit you gently like an ocean wave on a warm summer day.
What is there not to like about any of this? I appreciate
what has been presented here and the meaning of the music along with the
heartfelt dedication from the artist. It all goes hand in hand.
Here is a passage from the artist website that ends this
review in a thoughtful and spiritual way:
The moon is associated with women’s mysteries, intuition,
and the divine aspects of the sacred feminine. Some modern magical traditions
associate the Blue Moon with the growth of knowledge and wisdom within the
phases of a woman’s life.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
October 11, 2018
Founder of:
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Provided By New Age Music Reviews
Tracks:
01. A Hui Hou (Until We Meet Again)
02. Blue Moon Rising
03. Recalling Beauty
04. Deep Grace / Scarborough Fair
05. Spirit Awakening
06. Lotus Petals Falling on the Pacific
07. Love Is a Force Field
08. The Silent Storm
09. Sweet Mana from Heaven
10. Shadow Dancers
11. All Things Made New
Tracks:
01. A Hui Hou (Until We Meet Again)
02. Blue Moon Rising
03. Recalling Beauty
04. Deep Grace / Scarborough Fair
05. Spirit Awakening
06. Lotus Petals Falling on the Pacific
07. Love Is a Force Field
08. The Silent Storm
09. Sweet Mana from Heaven
10. Shadow Dancers
11. All Things Made New