Previously titled, “At Peace, Music from Big Sur”, the soundtrack to the award-winning Esalen Massage Video, features flutes, harp and percussion. This acoustic, instrumental music has beautiful melodic textures and subtle rhythms and was created by talented composer and musician, Michael Benghiat to accompany massage and bodywork. Since it was released in l997, this CD has elevated the relaxation music genre to a new level of meaning and resonance and continues to be a best-seller with many music retailers who carry At Peace Music.
Note: This CD has generated numerous complimentary reviews from media, massage
and bodywork professionals and many letters of appreciation from people all over the
world who have discovered the magic of Michael Benghiat through this CD. We don't
have enough space to include all of them (we would have to publish a book) so
we're including just a representative sampling below.
REVIEWS
“Although the music was commissioned as a soundtrack, it stands alone as a
beautiful, rich, ambient recording tailored for bodywork and relaxation. The four
tracks flow together, giving the impression of one continuous piece, with smooth
segues and transitions. The variety of musical instruments –keyboards, harps,
flutes and more – makes up the tonal palette of HARMONY and helps to create a
hypnotic tranquility. . .”
-- Massage Magazine
“The quiet strumming of a harp, subtle percussion that echoes in the distance, flutes
and piano that wander through the backdrops . . . together they combine to form
the soothing soundscapes of Michael Benghiat’s HARMONY. Originally released as
AT PEACE – MUSIC FROM BIG SUR, this is the ultimate music for massage. It has
a natural improvised quality that hold the attention of the listener, but not so much
as to be distracting. The relaxed tempos and earthy instrumentation consistently flow
for one hour, enticing the listener into a state of calm which allows the effects of a
therapeutic massage to be fully realized.”
-- Music Design, In Review
“Three of Michael Benghiat’s music CDs for At Peace® are among our top ten best
selling relaxation music CDs. Bodywork professionals enjoy working with his blissful
background music. They love how their clients melt under its influence . . . “
-- S. Watson, owner, The Bodywork Emporium
“As an Esalen massage practitioner, I listen to a lot of music that is intended for
massage. Michael’s music stands out well above the rest. He creates an atmosphere
that is perfect for clarity and deep relaxation. It creates a space in which my clients
can more readily experience the healing integration of mind, body and spirit . . . “
-- Marilu H., certified Esalen Massage practitioner
“It is my favorite CD to play both during massages and just when I want to relax.
When I first received the CD and started playing it for clients, they would fall asleep
within the first five minutes of being on the table. Now I play it all the time, especially
for my clients who don't know how to relax too well. It is 60 minutes of pure listening
pleasure.”
-- Linda S. LMT
“ . . . it is truly my favorite CD for not only massage but to get peaceful at home!!
My clients love the music and have even requested it!!
-- Cathy, LMT
“As a massage therapist I have long searched for the perfect massage music and
now I have found it. This music reflects the Esalen style of massage – which I
practice. It does not interrupt or get in the way of the massage but rather supports it
in such a sublime way.”
-- Ed O., Leawood, Kansas
“I have found this to be the perfect CD to use at night to calm down my two toddler
sons as I get them ready to go to bed – thank you for creating music that works so
well with my children that I enjoy listening to it too!”
-- Allison A., Old Greenwich, CT
