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The sound of the UK comes to the US to take us on a mystical ride with some of the most serene and beautiful music that has ever been recorded. Peace and tranquility never sounded so good. Prepare to do some serious soul searching and much needed spirit cleansing. Miriam Stockley presents us with a timeless album and it's almost like she dares us not to like it. When you're given such a beautiful gift you have to share it others and that's exactly what she does.

"A Finnish Summer Night- Finlandia" is a peaceful song that paints a picture of a clear, starry night with nothing to distract you but the smooth serenade of Stockley's voice. The soft, rich music comes to life and relaxes all of your senses. While other songs like "Spring", One Dream" and "Tula" are pure bliss. Every song is refreshing without loud, boisterous music to over power it. They're just simple and delightful. The most lifting track of all would have to be "Butterfly", a heavenly instrumental that takes us on a flight with a butterfly. As it weaves in and out of the air, this songs weaves in and out of your mind. This track was beautifully orchestrated and the presentation was even more spellbounding.

This musical journey is definitely one worth taking. It carries a lot of power and serenity within its musical borders that are released into your soul and spread throughout your whole body. When you're done listening to this album you just feel so carefree and rejuvenated. It's a all day spa wrapped up into one album. I thoroughly enjoyed this album and all that it had to offer. This is something that everybody should have a copy of just for those times when you need to lift your spirits. It can only help.