From the Top Ten review:

"These two albums both conducted by Steve Chesne with the LWO were the high point of the year."

"Science of Mind" Magazine
Music Review

"...beautiful, expansive music ..."

"... peaceful but powerful upliftment...."

"Steven's multi-dimensional music can take you deep into your heart as well as transport you to the far stretches of the cosmos."  
   

Stephen Hill, "Hearts of Space"

"...their refined textures and skillful compositions take you someplace worth going.”  
 

"Aura Magazine" music review
by Bette Timm

"Chesne has done something unprecedented with these familiar sounds. The result is cohesive and masterful, creating an elegant environment..."

"This is a graceful recording..." 
    

"...He deftly blends orchestral arrangements ... an impressive palette upon which he paints his sonic pictures for the listener to enjoy..."

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Christopher Albright
WTUL-FM Threading the Ether Review

"Poetry for the Ears, Mind and Heart"

"Inspiring!"

"The result is complex, rich and evocative...interesting and engaging enough to hold interest in focused listening. This is music-lovers music..."

 

"...The list of awards that Steven Chesne has garnered is staggering and longer than this review..."

"...His quixotic collusion among ethnic instruments and the orchestra is unique, refreshing and above all else, stimulating."

"...Although each album can be enjoyed immensely on its own, I highly recommend that you pair up the two for a long, long period of aural enjoyment and sensual inspiration. The Luminous World Orchestra is enlightening."

"...an out of the ordinary offering..."

"Lyrical motifs in rich and beautiful musical settings, often cinematic in quality, convey a great depth of emotion throughout ..."

"...music with metaphysical healing properties...."

 

"American Salon"
Music Review

"I love the collection of soothing melodies on Muses of Aqua by The Luminous World Orchestra." 
 

"...soul nourishing music..."

"...an ethereal song of love and devotion to the spirit of life."

"...rich and satisfying."
 

"Daily Om "
Music Review, Muses of Aqua

"...going even deeper into the zone where mysticism and classicism combine and form beautiful new visions in the clearing mist."

"...inspired late-night brilliance. It’s the perfect soundtrack for meditations..."

"...slow and dreamy in an elegiac meditation..."

"...a forgiving, cleansing sweep."

"...deeply moving music. It is highly accessible, easy to listen to, nourishing, satisfying, contemplative, and relaxing."
 

"Four Corners Magazine"
Music Review

"...unique...inspiring...gorgeous..."     

"...especially lovely are 'Mantra,' 'Child King,' and 'On the Hill.'"
 

"New Connexion "
Journal of Conscious Living
Music Review

"...thought provoking, meditative and with a spiritual quality that lends one to being fully present in nature." "...relaxing and quite wonderful. "   

"Steven Chesne, who has scored more than 300 films and television shows in Hollywood, is focusing his remarkable talents in a new direction.."

"Arizona Networking News"
Music Review

"...the warm caressing sounds of the orchestra...gently empowering melodies useful for meditation, yoga, massage, and relaxation."  

"...a seamless whole that transcends either genre."

"...beautifully melodic, richly harmonic and finely textured."

Christopher Albright
WTUL-FM

"Upon first hearing, I was impressed by the contemplative nature & spiritual quality of The Luminous World Orchestra sound. It has been a regular choice for a few months & will continue to reside, proudly, in the WTUL Library."
  

"...thoughtful, meditative and much more. I am grateful to have this music in my library..."

"...This music will be around for a long time."

"Lloyd Barde Productions"
Music Review

"...their third exquiste recording...”   

Healing Professionals Testimonials

Enjoy some testimonials by yoga instructors, acupuncturists, and massage therapists who use the music of The Luminous World Orchestra in their practice.

Echoes Interview series has featured such artists as Lisa Gerrard, Andreas Vollenveider, Mark Isham, Steve Roach, Patrick O'Hearn, Ottmar Liebert, Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, R. Carlos Nakai, Sheila Chandra, and Michael Hedges.