Rizen

Artist: Cendrine Marrouat
Composers: Kevin McLeod, Loren DiGiorgi, Bill Cushman, Tshombe Harris
Released: November 19, 2010
Price: $11 (CD) – $9.50 (MP3 album)

Summary:

Written and spoken words have met in a loving embrace. You are listening to Rizen.

Rizen is Cendrine Marrouat’s debut CD. Eighteen poems written, performed and recorded by Cendrine and mixed with sound effects and music by four talented composers: Kevin MacLeod, Loren DiGiorgi, William Cushman and Tshombe Harris. The album includes two pieces featuring the voices of April Sims and Tantra-zawadi.

Track listing:

Think Upon Those Things
On the Wings of Oblivion
Death Unleashed
Yes We Can
It’s in Me
On a Clear Day
Chains
A Thankful Prayer
I Am
Close Your Eyes
Captured by the Essence of a Tide
Of Human Tides
What Is Love
Shall We Enjoy the Silence
The Prophecy
True Art
Loving You (feat. April Sims)
He Slumbered (feat. Tantra-zawadi)

Reviews:

“This is one of the most Spiritually Enhancing CDs I’ve ever had the pleasure to listen. Please take a moment to immerse yourself within this Spiritual Bliss, you won’t be disappointed.” - Amina Definity

“Rizen, an auditory melodic dreamscape. Cendrine has piloted a journey through spirituality, meditation, and higher clarity. Blending scores of musical compositions with spoken word, providing an experience the listener must LIVE first and hear second.” – Tmill, In tune with Tmill

“I joined the Rizen listening party for Cendrine’s new release the other day and was blessed beyond measure! Cendrine has a unique blend of the Word of God through poetic expression and instrumentation to support the Word-genius! – Rev. Deborah D. Jenkins, Dvineexpressions Book Club

“A delicate arrangement of words and music and all within the same breath lie very moving and captivating messages. Cendrine Marrouat’s Rizen takes you on a quest of reflection and understanding, leaving every word and sound within reach.” – Shukura Higgins, From My Thoughts to the Blogosphere

“Cendrine Marrouat’s music on Rizen is a melodious mix of nature and light instrumental pieces that evokes for the listener the search for meaning & peace that is brought forth in her poetry.” – Robert Matejko, Creative Thinkers International

“Wonderfully arranged, and like a breath of fresh air. Cendrine sets the mood with her tone, and her poetic art. Both displayed over soothing soundscapes.” - G Lucciano, Half MAN, Half POET

“Cendrine has the type of melodic voice that can be listened to repeatedly without getting tired of it. The clarity of the CD is excellent, and each word is passionately and precisely performed. I recommend this CD for anyone who wishes a unique experience of listening to poetry with a musical backdrop that will inspire and relax. It is one thing to sit and read a poem to yourself and interpret it, and quite another to listen to a recitation that lends depth and meaning to each poem that just cannot be obtained when reading on your own. ‘Rizen’ is definitely one of my favorite CD’s. As an adult, I seldom have anyone read to me, and it was surprising how pleasant it is to just sit back and listen to the beautiful music and natures sounds, along with the inspiring voice of a poet who portrays her passion in each word she utters. Each track is different, which is one of the things that makes this CD so attractive to a listener, and makes them want to listen more than once.” – Kira Stann (read the entire review here)