Hafiz: The Scent of Light

I've listened to this recording more than any other over the years. Perhaps it's the joy. Perhaps it's the love. Perhaps the grit and humor. The reading, words and music together make something so moving that it captures the ineffable. I love it so much that this recording has become my favorite gift. Buy a case of them!

The combination of music and poetry is wonderful. I am rather new to Hafiz and am not a religious person but do not find that my views interfere at all with the beauty and depth of his work. And there is so much humor and delight as well. Some of the poems share great guidelines for living as well.

Beautiful beyond my expectations! When this arrived I popped it into the CD player to check it out (I took a chance on buying it) - I immediately realized it wasn't for casual listening, so I sat down to REALLY listen - and appreciate. It was worth every minute! When you are feeling quiet (or want to be) - treat yourself to this - it's very Heart-Centering!

I was disappointed in this CD. I'd hoped for a series of gentle readings of Hafiz's wonderful poetry, something to listen to at night or during meditation. Unfortunately, the accompanying music is loud and shrill and dominates. This is more a CD of eastern music with snatches of Hafiz in between than the other way round.

Mindful images grow and swirl with the soft, rhythmic flow of Hafiz' words only to distance themselves as the sound of voice becomes music, and instruments sway us to places where we may "experience ever and ever more deeply our divine courage, freedom, and Light!" Oh, Hafiz! The poet who pours light into a cup to nourish our beautiful parched, holy mouths. Oh, Hafiz!

I love this CD as it balances me, brings me back to my inner self, calms me and is simply gorgeous to listen to

Mind you, this is poetry by Daniel Ladinsky and not Hafiz.

I love this!

most enjoyable and by all ages

Thoughtful and restful

it is ok. I am not enamoured of the voice reading I guess.