Dear Ellen,
What a beautiful CD! Joyce and I love it. There are so few CD’s where every song is uniquely touching. Thank you. We’ll recommend it wherever we can.
With all my love,
Barry Vissell, MD
Ellen Wilson's Songs of Ascent CD deserves to be in the collection of any lover of Jewish music, particularly those with an affection for Jewish Renewal. The album consists of 10 songs including classics such as "Pitchu Li", "Oseh Shalom" and "Modah Ani". There are also new compositions such as Larry Lesser's "Healing Song". Wilson's soprano voice is unwaveringly crisp, pleasing and devotional. In many songs she is accompanied by piano, drums, trumpet and flute. Intriguing hamonies are woven throughout. The effect is upbeat and uplifting. New levels of meaning are revealed to the listener as the songs are played again, making this CD one the devotee of Jewish songs will want to return to over and over.
Hi Ellen. Your songs sound amazing!! Clean, clear, heartfelt. Mazeltov on your new CD!!
S
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Glaser Musicworks
Ellen M. Wilson’s CD “Songs of Ascent” is music that soothes your soul and lifts your spirit. – Craig Taubman
Ellen,
Just heard your new tracks. "make me whole,
body and soul"...they're beautiful, as always. Listening to your music
makes me forget the drab weight of reality. It reminds me how much
more life has to offer. Keep creating and inspiring. You have the voice of an angel and the soul of a caring stranger...
David
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I'm looking forward to being stuck in LA traffic knowing that there
will be an oasis of beautiful music to surround me and bring me
sweetly home...
David
Ellen, the album is beeyoutiful! It is really special – we made magic! I am so happy that I could be a part of it! I hope I get the chance to see you again soon.
Lovely. All of it. And whose beautiful voice is this? Unique, rich, earnest. Great work, Scott.
I like it a lot.
Ellen,
I have one word: WOW!!!
These are beautiful. Such delicacy and control--that is your hallmark.
Much love from a fan,
Steve
Hi Ellen,
I LOVE your C.D.!! I love everything about it - the singing, the music arrangements, the songs/prayers themeselves, the order! Very beautiful and inspiring!! Thank you!!!
I love that it's so about gratitude and healing and peace!!!
Oh, I love your translations, too! I have a Reconstructionist Prayer book, and some of the translations remind me of that as opposed, say, to the Conservative one I'm used to.
And I'll add that the title really fits because it's so uplifting, and that's so cool to have an actual biblical phrase from the tehillim fit PERFECTLY!
Thanks! It was nice to meet you! To peace and healing!!!
Lynn
Hi Ellen,
You and Scott are my favorite singers. Just listened to your cd driving to work. Puts me in a great mood. Thank you.
Have a great weekend.
Terren
Yasher Koach, Ellen!
One shout-out deserves another, and since Ellen Wilson was thoughtful enough to mention me in her feature story in Sunday’s El Paso Times, here’s a link-up to her wonderful new album, Songs of Ascent. Available at the Temple Gift Shop (among other local shops), and for digital download as well. Enjoy!
SHABBAT SHALOM -
How can I order a big order? I LOVE THIS CD. The sax, the piano, your voice, the words I love the whole thing. I love the song that has "Shabbat Shalom" in it. I think those words are very powerful. I don't know why but I see them as they have power. I love the one "Moses cried heal Miriam, heal Miriam this I pray." when I hear those words I feel like The Just One hears our prayers in a special way. It reminds me of Our Lady's words to Christ when he performed His first miracle " They have no wine." It is a cry for grace.
I shared the Healing Song's words with a friend of mine of Tagged.com He was really touched. You really have outdone yourself and I think you will be seeing the blessings for a long time!!
Hi Ellen,
Just listened in …. WOWOWOWOW …. Your music is beautiful, just beautiful!
I will share your site with everyone I know ….
You are blessing – I especially love The Healing Song :)
Ellen,
You are a beautiful and talented young woman. May you sell a million copies. I will promote it to others.
Lovingly,
Grace
Ellen, I just want to tell you that I have really enjoyed your CD. The translations help me understand what you are singing about and you have a beautiful voice, but the music needs no translation
Hi Ellen,
I just had to let you know how much we are enjoying your CD and how much your beautiful music is now part of our daily commute to school. My daughter knows the words from one or two of the songs since she said they are in her Siddur so she is singing right along with you.
WOW! What a wonderful impact your CD is having on my daughter and who knows, maybe someday she may teach her own children the words put to music with a wonderful story behind it.! You are doing such a mitzvah by sharing your lovely voice with so many of us.
With appreciation,
Ellen, I want you to know that on Friday night when I am home alone for Shabbat dinner...I play your CD right after I light my candles...thank you for helping to fill my home with that Shabbos feeling!
I cannot exaggerate the emotional impact of Ellen's songs on both of us. We didn't open the disk until this Tuesday so that we could play it as we drove to and from the oncologist's office. I felt as if the Shechina had descended to accompany us on this ride and shelter us from our fears that we would hear tough news. We did. My wife will resume chemotherapy after Yom Kippur on a new drug since her last remission lasted only a year. But we listened to the other half of the disk on our way home. The comfort of Adonai Oz, Shir Chadash, Healing Song and Oseh Shalom sustained us. It was a truly magical experience. Her disk is now permanently a part of the set in my CD drive and since we often take 45 min. trips to visit our daughter, we will experience the love that fills those songs over and over again.
Congratulations! Your CD is exceptional. It is so uplifting and inspiring, angelic melodies and text encouraging one's spirit. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Hi Ellen,
Can't tell you enough how much we enjoyed the other night! I did want to pass on to you that Rachel has been listening to your CD today while doing her school work. She has The Healing Song on repeat and has been listening to it over and over. It's a beautiful song:)
Blessings,
Pam
I had to open presents and I declare I couldn't have picked out 2 more wanted items. I always loved 'Hava Nigela'. Everyone who's passed the door to the hall, says 'I like your music or I love it etc...' So tell her she is being shared 8 hours a day. So beautiful and calming and soothing! I stopped the Christmas music for a day or two to absorb it---thank you.
I so want the CD to be a success for you... and it will be. I just love your serene voice... Its a heaven sent gift you have.
Thank you so much
Hugs
Wendy
Dear Ellen,
I am still enchanted by your music. Keep on singing girl. I hope that you and yours had a beautiful Passover.
Fr. Vincent Petersen
I have been listening to your CD constantly the past couple of weeks. It's keeping me sane when I need to be grounded at my desk!! (It's gorgeous, and your arrangements and singing are gorgeous.)"