"The River is absolutely gorgeous. Your flute melodies and your way of playing them are exquisite. Piano and keyboard sparkle like dew on cobwebs in the dawn, fall like raindrops from leaves into eddies of swirling water or glimmer like reflected stars. Truly a river flowing over my heart."

Louisa John-Krol

Singer-Songwriter/Recording Artist, Blue Tree (Australia) & Prikosnovenie (France): www.louisajohnkrol.com

"One who listens to The River by Michael DeMaria, instantly knows this music came from the heart and soul of a kind and gentle man. Delicate, sensitive, ghostly and flowing are words that come to mind when describing his music. He incorporates ambient atmospheres, light world rhythms, utilizing beautifully played Native American flutes."

Peter Phippen

Canyon Record Recording Artist www.peterphippen.com

"Wow! I'm so enjoying your CD! It's most of what I am listening to these days. Your music draws me in and through and allows me to create an experience remarkably similar to actually being on the river, immersed in the web of life of a river canyon. Musically, I find your CD polished, beautifully balanced, deeply evocative. And, technically, it is so well produced. Your talents with percussion, flute, and keyboards are very impressive. More importantly, your heart and your soul flow right through the speakers."

 Bill Plotkin, Ph.D.
Author of Soulcraft
Director Animas Valley Institute

www.animas.org

"The River is absolutely awesome! I've listened to it twice already today and I am blown away with how good it is. You are amazing! It is as good as anything I've ever heard. The second time I listened was when my husband got home from work. I wanted him to hear it. He was talking to me, and in the middle of a sentence he stopped and said, "That's beautiful." Congratulations on a phenomenal piece of work."

Robin Horn
Professional Flutist and Teacher
 

"My husband and I deeply enjoy your CD - It is absolutely incredible...beyond words. We listen to it most evenings in front of the fire when we have a moment of peace...and time to be together. We look forward to number 2..."

Lynn and Phil Brannan

"Your work is phenomenal. I have listened to that CD over and over and over again, its rhythms and movement from sunrise to night to stillness puts me into the wonderful, peaceful and healing space; the kind I find when I am relaxing in nature with the sun gently playing on my face. It is so fulfilling and gentle. Thank you for your gift of music and healing sound. It has been such a blessing to me."

Laura Staman

Artist and University Professor

I just finished listening to your CD "The River". This music is truly beautiful. I found myself really shifting gears and I could actually feel the deep intent of the sounds. Music is such an integral part of what I do to help support others (as well as myself) toward self-healing and this music will surely become a special addition to my current collection. Thank you for creating this wonderful music! Please let me know when you come out with another CD of this nature. Whatever it is that inspires you speaks a language far beyond our limited perceptions. This music is very special and I hope you continue to produce more in the future.
 

Laryssa Robideau
Holistic Therapist (sound, movement, aromatherapy)