Gary Remal Malkin - Michael Stillwater - Graceful Passages
Companion Arts Productions

If you have ever had a religious experience you know that it's a tricky thing to explain, to yourself or
anyone else. It's simply an indescribable feeling. It's as if God wrote you a blank check, that 'I've been
chosen' feeling. Interestingly many have had these life changing experiences while at deaths door or
by being near someone who was. This wonderful two CD set inspired by the marvel of the here-after
seems to capture that spiritual plugged-in moment. The first disc features healing spoken word messages
from many top inspirational writers including Elisabeth Kubler-Ross who wrote 'the' quintessential book
on the subject 'On Death and Dying'. Gary Remal Malkin who's 'Thousand Pieces of Gold' soundtrack
is easily on of the top 50 New Age albums of all time creates another invaluable soundtrack this time
helping us deal with loss. The narration serves as a different perspective on the subject. What creates
suffering? Not accepting what is, Graceful Passages helps to do what any great wise friend does for
us during times of loss, help us accept and look at the larger picture. On Unconditional Love
Kubler-Ross gently asks "When you make your transition you are asked two things basically: How
much love you have been able to give and receive and how much service you have rendered. And
you will know every consequence of every deed, every thought, and every word you have ever
uttered." Equally potent are passages from Ram Dass and 'Fire in the Belly' author Sam Keen.
Though this set is like your own portable hospice it's also ideal for dealing with any type of Loss or
change and since change is one thing we can all bet on, it make a great addition to anyone's collection.
Also there are different spiritual perspectives represented here from Native, Catholic, Protestant,
Jewish, Buddhist. The list goes on. Disc two features Gary Remal Malkin's deliciously peaceful
soundtrack without the narrative and that alone is worth the price of this two CD set. With Angelic
sweeping passages in both music and voice packaged in a very attractive 56 page mini book/jewel
case this is one of those impossible to pass up CD's. -- by John Beaudin

Read our interview with Gary Remal Malkin