Reviews
Warrior of the Heart – All Music Review by Jonathan Widran
Therese is one of those eclectic singer/songwriters who matches her ethereal voice with global-minded soundscapes, ancient winds, soulful modern edges, and folk ideas. At times it’s hard to pick out each individual track in the sequence — the tracking seems designed for an overall flow — but a basic theme runs throughout. Through all these global influences, Therese seeks to convey her dream of peace and a world full of abundant compassion. The moody “Wohenge” gives a first taste of her gentle voice textured a bit like Enya’s over John Gagan’s winding bassline. “Have Mercy” opens with a spoken prayer in what sounds like a Native language over an hypnotic ambience; the main vocal is enhanced by a whisper that comes across like an echo of her soul. “Love Like a River” has an R&B/blues element and a basic call for people to come together despite their differences. “Wings of Faith” is a lush tune that sounds like what might happen if Enya and Amy Grant engaged in a collaboration. On “Truth Can’t Hide,” Therese sounds a bit like a globally conscious Carly Simon. She also is good at wordless chant vocals as on the soaring “Eagle Song.” The set concludes with a brief spiritual chant which connects the voices of two Native American-sounding singers.
Listener reviews
★★★★★
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lonnie: Spiritual Native American Music with English Lyrics
November 2, 2017 Reviews seem to be focusing on the musical qualities in Karen Therese’s work, but the real value of this album is its spiritual character. Many themes in these songs deal with profound spiritual matters and reflect a journey through pain and struggle to hope and answers.
★★★★★
5.0 out of 5 stars
Darrel Drumm: Wonderfully peaceful
April 30, 2014 Her voice, so distinctive, sometimes breathy, but always full of expression, singing in the Native American genre with mixtures of modern rhythms and instruments, is quite peaceful.
★★★★☆
4.0 out of 5 stars
Little Dove Maree
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
April 10, 2017 Pretty good album with many genres melted into one CD.
★★★★★
5.0 out of 5 stars
M.F.
March 30, 2015 – I have three of Karen’s cd’s. All are great. She does a wonderful balance of traditional and modern mix and she has a good voice. She is a talent know to some and hopefully more in the
future.
★★★★☆
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kindle Customer
June 4, 2003 I picked up this album at the Smithsonian, as an impulse buy. I am very impressed. I know nothing about Ms. Therese’s recording history, but this album is rich in Native American traditional instruments and feel, blended into a modern mellow sound. The perfect album for quiet talk in front of a roaring fireplace, or a relaxing drive in the country. I put it in the CD player at the office when I want to shut the rest of the world out.
★★★★★
5.0 out of 5 stars
justice1957: Truly Excellent
Her music touches the soul, soothes the mind, perfect blend to make me feel good.
★★★★★
5.0 out of 5 stars
pattik: The Best Vocals I have ever heard
Karen’s music is the kind of music that goes straight to the heart, it is now the #1 CD I have in all my Native American Indian Collection, and I do have a lot.