Melanie's Journey

**I was not paid in any way for the following review. I was sent a sample of the product I am reviewing only. The opinions are my own, honest evaluation of the product.**

“Marc Enfroy’s serene blend of instrumental piano music and beautiful orchestral arrangements will touch your heart and lift your soul.”

I discovered Marc Enfroy‘s music just as his first CD was coming out. We connected on MySpace and after listening to the selections of his music on his page, I accepted him as a friend. (BTW – I am no longer on MySpace so don’t look for me there). I continued to follow him as he developed his website, and I signed up for his newsletter and received several free downloads from his first album “Unbounded”

I loved the music so much that I purchased the album for my husband to play in his office. I was also impressed with how personable Marc was, and he even developed a forum where his fans could interact with him and his music!

But aside from what a “nice guy” Marc is – his music totally envelopes me and carries me away! It’s like it sinks deep into my soul – soothing my aches. I received a copy of Marc’s newest album “Awakening” and, though the music has his fingerprints all over it, I found that it has even more orchestration and lovely flute added in many of the songs.

I listen to Marc Enfroy‘s music when I’m painting – in fact, it was part of the inspiration for this painting that won 2nd place in the SW Washington Watercolor Society Show! (it’s SOLD and now lives in NY)

I also listen to his music when I am laying out in the sun getting my Vit D and my imagination takes me to to far off places.

One of the things that is very important for M.E./CFS patients is to learn to pace themselves through the day. I’m not very good at that, but at the advice of Dr. Lapp I am learning and I use this music when I lay down to rest (not sleep). I breathe deeply, and my heart rate lowers and my mind relaxes and I feel so refreshed!

Let me share a little bit more about Marc Enfroy that I found on his website:

Inspired by the tragic death of his sister from melanoma cancer, Marc Enfroy (pronounced EN-froy) began teaching himself to compose music in 2006.  By interweaving beautiful instrumental piano melodies with touching orchestral arrangements in a style he calls Cinematic Piano, Marc has soothed many hearts with his warm and original compositions.  This prompted radio broadcasters worldwide to bestow Marc with the Best Neo-Classical Album Award for his debut CD, Unbounded, in the 2008 NAR Lifestyle Music Awards, where he also received a nomination for Best New Artist.

Building on the success of his debut effort, Marc Enfroy has released his highly anticipated second CD, Awakening, a soothing blend of piano, flute, violin and ethereal voice to warm the heart, melt away stress and inspire dreams.  ”My goal with this new music is to awaken feelings of peace, love and wonder in the listener,” says Marc.  He adds, “On top of that, I really wanted to evolve my sound to a new level so I enlisted the help of some world class musicians on the project.”  Complementing Marc’s signature piano melodies are Jillian Aversa (vocal), Janet Sullins (violin), and Jack Chen (flute).

I feel so fortunate to have met Marc online and learn about his amazing music! I also feel extremely thankful and fortunate to have received his album “Awakening” to review. And I’m so excited to offer one of my readers their very own CD of “Awakening”!!!

Yes, that’s right! You can WIN this fantastic CD! Marc sent me a demo CD for me – and a sealed brand new CD for one of my readers!

How to Enter:

One comment will enter you into the giveaway. All you need to do is visit Marc Enfroy’s Website, browse around a bit and make sure you end up on his “Listen and Own” section where you can sample his music. Leave a comment telling me the title of one song that you enjoyed and which album it is on.

Extra Entries:

Yes – you can get extra entries into this giveaway. You can do any or all of the following. Remember – you must leave a separate comment for every extra entry!

• Sign up for Marc Enfroy’s Newsletter (in your comment tell me the email address you signed up with so I can confirm your entry)
• Follow my blog using Google Friend Connect on the left sidebar (leave a separate comment telling me you now follow or that you already follow)
• Follow Marc Enfroy on Facebook
• Sign up to receive my blog directly to your email through Feedburner (leave a separate comment including the email address you sign up with or have already signed up with so I can confirm your entry)
• Follow Marc Enfroy on Twitter
• Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet and leave a comment once a day during the giveaway period. (Please leave a link if you do not use #CreatorsPalette or @CreatorsPalette in your tweet so I can confirm your entries)     Here is a sample tweet you may use every day if you would like: WIN awarding winning CD from Cinematic Piano Artist @MarcEnfroy ENTER here http://tinyurl.com/2bo2hxz #CreatorsPalette

Giveaway ends Monday August 16 at 7:00PM PT

The little details: This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only.  All entries will be checked for accuracy and false entries will be deleted before winner is drawn. Winner will be drawn by random using WordPress plug-in “And The Winner Is..” Winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. Winner will be announced as soon as confirmed. I did not receive any payment for this review and all opinions are my own. I received a demo CD to review and keep.

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