Universal Light Remixes (From The Unchanging) Music Review By LAYoga.com

Universal Light Remixes (From The Unchanging), Donna De Lory CD Review

De Lory Music

Donna De Lory is a strong presence in both the pop and world music scenes; her initial career boost came as a hard-working back-up singer for Madonna before taking off as a pop star in her own right. After some successful pop releases in the early 90s, she shifted her focus toward world and sacred music.

Her latest release, Universal Light Remixes, completely reimagines the songs from her album The Unchanging, and the attitude and risk-taking in the innovative musical arrangements and production really won me over, especially since I found The Unchanging needed a bit more yang to support Donna’s delicate voice.

Here, “Om Namah Shivaya” features a rousing, African-influence groove, with Donna’s vocals taking on more attitude. I’m a huge fan of David StarFire, and I enjoyed his cubby, dark remix of “Jai Mata Kali,” another track where Donna’s vocals assume some serious attitude. It works and is a reminder that mantra can be rousing and magnificent. “Amma” has an addictive momentum in the beat – you won’t want it to end. The spacey tech-house feel of “Praying for Love” is one of my favorite tracks. And, you’ve never heard a take on “Amazing Grace” as unique as Donna’s, which says a lot.

This album is another beautiful example of the successful bridge between world devotional music and electronica.

Universal Light Remixes (From the Unchanging) [Bonus Track Edition]


Reviewed by McKenna Rowe, a DJ, yoga teacher, and founder of Chakra 5 Yoga which provides mobile yoga classes on location and by appointment to students throughout Los Angeles.

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