Healing Is a Miracle
Julianna Barwick · 2020
37 min · 9 tracks · ambient music
Ethereal layers of vocal harmonies intertwine with delicate instrumentation to create a meditative sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Healing Is a Miracle — The title track exemplifies Barwick's signature ethereal vocals layered against minimalistic instrumentation, creating a profound sense of introspection and catharsis.
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In Light — This track features an uplifting progression that gradually builds, featuring shimmering tones that evoke feelings of hope and renewal.
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Oh, Memory — With its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics, this song captures the essence of nostalgia, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's ethereal soundscapes and layered vocals create a meditative experience that rewards repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks build gradually, layering vocal harmonies and instrumentation to create a dense, immersive atmosphere.
- Each track features a slow tempo, with minimal rhythmic elements, allowing the listener to focus on texture and mood.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- serene soundscapes for contemplation
- gentle emotional release throughout
- ideal for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek standalone energetic tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Healing Is a Miracle is Julianna Barwick's first album since the critically acclaimed Will (2016). This album marks her continued exploration of ambient soundscapes and showcases her growth as an artist, further refining her unique style of vocal improvisation and lush production.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Inspirit 4:12
- 2 Oh, Memory 3:47
- 3 Healing Is a Miracle 4:10
- 4 In Light 6:06
- 5 Safe 4:59
- 6 Flowers 2:26
- 7 Wishing Well 3:53
- 8 Nod 4:04
- 9 Inspirit (Takuya's Ryūteki Dragons) 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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