Classical Inspiration featuring works by Bernstein, Bizet, Debussy, Puccini, Schubert, and original works by Vantine. A beautiful dance between the piano and vocals that is inspiring and worshipful, music and singing truly a prayer, gentle and exquisite.

12 MP3 Songs in this album (42:23) !
Related styles: SPIRITUAL: Inspirational, CLASSICAL: Arias

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Details:
The enthusiastic response to the music I performed with Peter Vantine at the 2003 One Foundation concert is the motivation for creating our first collaborative CD. For this recording we've chosen: poems, praise songs, songs of suffering and longing, and songs of salvation and hope. In our lifetime we will experience suffering and long for peace, but listen to the words of King David as he cried out to God saying: "Arise O Lord, deliver me O my God". We too can cry out to God and He will faithfully deliver each one us.
 
It is my prayer that these songs lift your heart, give you hope, and draw you closer to the one true God who loves you and gives you peace. Thank you for your encouragement and support for our first recorded musical collaboration. Thank you to my beloved family who prays without ceasing, and dear friends who share in my laughter and tears. Thank you Lord God for musically inspiring great composers, specially Peter Vantine, to write beautiful music that let me sing of my faith in your son Jesus Christ. All praise, glory, and honor belong to you alone. Hallelujah!

Listener Reviews:

"I was struck by the worshipful quality and beauty of it. Very inspiring indeed!"Robert Bloodworth, Co-Director of Music, Park Street Church, Boston, MA

"I am so glad I came. Your voice brings joy to my heart and glory to God." God Bless, Chelle, Boston, MA

"We've had a lot of fun listening to Julie-Ann's exquisite voice, and the music selection is so inspirational and touching that it banishes the winter grayness...The CD is very comforting and has been a big hit with people who hear it." Gary, Chicago, IL.

"Psalm 3...music and singing were truly a prayer. Little Lamb...Gentle, encouragingâ¦a beautiful dance between the piano and vocals that washed me in grace and love of Godâ¦very annointed a real blessing for whomever is in listening range. Giannine Armbruster, New Jersey

"Thank you for sharing your gift of music with me this afternoon. 'O mio babbino caro' is one of my all time favorites - and to have you sing it was very special. What a wonderful concert!" Sarah Sams, Denver, CO

"...PLEASE know we LOVE the 'Simple Song' CD! My husband and I have listened several times. The CD is refreshing, pure and isn't in the 'formula' of Christian music - I love it!...the music is SUPERB!... Carrie Kimball, Shreveport, LA

"Dear Julie-Ann, I thought I would let you know that I listen to your & Peter's music fairly often. I enjoy the 'Simple Song' CD very much!" Mary Mueller, Beaverton, OR.

"Brava!! What a gift to hear your voice and Peter's playing." Mary & John Wallace, Ipswich, MA

"I have been enjoying your CD very much - what a great selection of songs! Best of luck with your ministry - I'm sure you will touch many people through your musical message of God's love. Thank you for being part of our worship service."Sue Gagnon & Congregational Church in N. Chelmsford Music Committe, Chelmsford, MA

"A privilege and thrill to listen to your beautiful singing. God has blessed you to sing His message to the world." Love, Elsie Kitchen, Lexington, MA

"I got a copy of 'Simple Song' on Saturday and have played it twice a day since Sunday! What a wonderful body of work you and Peter put together! I'm glad you re-discovered the joy of sharing your vocal gift with the world... May God continue to direct & bless you in your work & ministries." Love, Patti Moy.

"Thank you so much for a wonderful and uplifting time of great song and praise! Your closing song really reached on high!" Jeff Barsoian, Nashua, NH