Pure Rise is pure ethereal joy. From Japan comes the International sound of peace and happiness. Fans of Enya and Sandeep Khurana will rise to the occasion to ride the streams of sound of this CD. Instrumentals plus a variety of guest vocalists keep the album fresh, each song leaves you eagerly wondering what the next song will bring. The quote in the liner notes set the tone: “Hidden deep in the sky, the girl sings the light of the heavens”, you can almost see the music in a starry sky. 　　 　　Track #5 Oval Blue featuring MIKU Dark (in the sea version) – Gentle pure vocals are featured in this delicate masterpiece. A video that goes with it captures the magic quality. I feel like I am floating peacefully in the sea listening to it. 　　 　　Track #10 Resurrection featuring GUMI & LUKA - Instrumentals that have a dramatic sound couch lovely vocals that build to an uplifting spectacular harmonies, hitting the high notes in a rich tone. The music has the feeling of the sun coming up in the morning, a true resurrection of spirit. 　　 　　 Track #11 We’ll Be Close featuring TSUBASA – A happy uplifting song you will feel close to after one listening. The lyrics, “We’ll be close, We’ll be together, I’ll be singing for you” are as sweet as the melody and the light shimmering keyboard accents. 　　 　　Reviewed by June Caldwell, Bryan Farrish Promotion