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Prayer for Compassion

David Darling · 2009

43 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A serene blend of jazz and new age, woven with contemplative melodies and introspective themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Prayer for Compassion — This title track encapsulates the album's core theme of empathy and healing, blending soothing melodies with a profound message about universal love.
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    War Is Outdated — This track stands out for its poignant critique of conflict, using gentle instrumentation to underscore a powerful message about peace and compassion.
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    Beautiful Life — A brief yet impactful piece that captures the essence of gratitude and appreciation for existence, showcasing Darling's ability to convey deep emotion in simple forms.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
61 /100
Treeline
Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The serene instrumental blend offers depth and tranquility, appealing to listeners seeking mindfulness.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of soft piano melodies layered with strings, creating a tranquil atmosphere throughout.
  • Each track maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace, with no sudden shifts in dynamics or rhythm.
  • Several tracks incorporate natural sounds, such as water and wind, enhancing the meditative quality of the music.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Untold Stories 4:49
  • 2 Prayer for Compassion 4:19
  • 3 Stones Start Spinning 4:16
  • 4 As Long as Grasses Grow and Rivers Run 3:44
  • 5 Music of a Desire 2:49
  • 6 Remembering Our Mothers 3:19
  • 7 Beautiful Life 2:36
  • 8 War Is Outdated 4:10
  • 9 September Morn 4:36
  • 10 Shoestrings 2:50
  • 11 Heaven Here on Earth 2:20
  • 12 When We Forgive 4:03

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