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| Debussy for Daydreaming | 
 enlarge | Creators: Claude Debussy, Andre Previn, John Williams, Paul Paray, Pierre Monteux, Roger Bourdin, Annie Challan, Boston Pops Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Claudio Arrau, Zoltan Kocsis, Colette Lequien
Label: Philips
Category: Music
List Price: $7.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (22 reviews)
Sales Rank: 15866
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 446484
UPC: 028944648423
EAN: 0028944648423
ASIN: B0000041CL
Release Date: April 11, 1995
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Fabulous collection ! September 12, 2005
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you like Debussy - whom I have heard called one of the progenitors of ambient music - you will love having his most inspiring and beautiful works together on one cd. These works are tranquil and serene, and yet they don't fade into the background - no matter what you are doing - because they are true art. When this cd is playing you can't help but listen and sigh. My cats love this cd, too.
An excellent introduction to Debussy and French music June 30, 2005
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Compilation CD's like this are an excellent first CD to purchase when first exploring a new composer or style of music ("Expressionism" in Debussy's case). And this Philip's "Set your Life to Music" collection is usually a sure and safe way to do that given their well thought-out selections, themes and quality recordings. This CD here contains many of the most popular, lyrical and enchanting works of the 19th-century French composer, Claude Debussy. The range of selections are diverse and satisfying: from his major solo piano works through his top chamber music (for 2-5 instruments) to the full-blown orchestral selections of great imagery and dreaminess that can transport one into another world of great serenity. (But, there are enough sudden changes in loudness and rhythm to upset any notions of perfect bliss and keep the daydreamer from falling asleep - hence the title, "for Daydreams" and not "for Bedtime" like in other offerings in this Philips' series) Regardless, this CD is an excellent introduction to Claude Debussy as well as being overall relaxing music to enrich one's life.
One interesting music history tidbit on Debussy that might interest the new listener: Even though Debussy did not like the label, his music was labeled "Expressionism" for the similarities to what the French artists like Monet were doing at the same time. In Debussy's case, his intent was to create "emotional impressions" with music that evoked specific moods and images in the mind - not unlike what the "impressionistic painters" were trying to do on canvas using pure color and form to evoke the fleeting, emotional moment of a landscape scene. "Prelude of the Afternoon of the Fawn" is a good example of this dreamy, lingering, emotive style of music.
Dream and Classical music are magic February 16, 2005
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
This CD is one of the best among its classical collections. (bach for breakfast is my one of them) It puts me to any place I dream of whenever I listen to this cd. It usually brings me into outer space, or sometimes go to the sky or under the sea. You can also just sit back and relax while listening to the music. In addition, once I get mad or not calm enough, I just put this cd on and it cures my anger.
Classical music is magic.
A tone bathers dream! February 9, 2005
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This cd provides both great examples of Debussy's best technical works as well as an easy-to-listen to "tone bathers" delight! Whether you choose to listen for chord progressions or simply bask in the music's timeless peacefulness and relaxation properties...you will NOT be disappointed by this collection.
 An excellent choice November 21, 2004
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I love "classical" music, yet my knowledge of Debussy isn't too in-depth. Nonetheless, this CD struck me as a great addition to my collection, as the music is wonderful and, of course, great for daydreaming.
While Clair de lune will always be among my favorites, everything on this CD is great. Someone mentioned having a problem with "Reverie"; while I've never heard any other interpretations of that piece, I still think the one on this CD is quite good. This disc is rather nice for relaxing; I'm playing it right now and it is exceptional as nighttime background music. I don't have any problems with recommending this one to music fans, as I'm glad I found it myself.
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