DMM's 8th album, a collection of lullabies, sparse with warm vocals and occasional lush orchestrations. Always, music is the balm. And these days we seem to need it more than ever. Daniel Martin Moore's newest album, Turned Over to Dreams, offers just that with ten lovely gems, including six original compositions.At every step I was consciously doing my best to evoke peace and gentleness and love and care, Moore says.I took a moment before each take to bring forth the most peaceful frame of mind & spirit that I could.The idea for the record came after Moore learned that close friends of his were using one of his previous albums as a bedtime lullaby routine for their children. So he decided to make some new recordings to help out.I just felt so honored that the songs were being used in that way, and I wanted to see what would happen if there was even more intention behind the recordings,he says.Along the way, it expanded into a whole batch of songs and eventually into this LP. While it may aid in getting the kids to sleep, this album might not do the same for the adult listener--it's so beautiful we won't want to nod off for fear of missing something wonderful. Moore's work has always been known for its meditative quality. His trademark combination of velvety vocals and a masterful use of instrumentation-- often featuring his piano skills--naturally evokes a peaceful mood. Turned Over to Dreams surely contains some of his best compositions, singing, and craftsmanship on an effort he produced, recorded, and mixed himself. The result is the album we need right now for trying times, a record that encourages us to be still, and most importantly, to listen.
