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The first time I listened to Come to the Window, I realized this is not a CD of lullabies for babies. This is a collection of lullabies for all of us, young and old.

Karen’s voice is full, rich and inviting. She beckons to me: come into my world where I feel love, close your eyes, rest, come away with me for a time, just a short while. Let go."

In time, as I played COME TO THE WINDOW again and again, I became captivated with how Karen’s voice, the lyrics and music pulled me into the songs which became metaphors for my inner child’s imagination.

Vicki Willendorf
Complete review

Karen Merchant's new CD, Come to the Window, is by turns haunting and enchanting. It is a collection of what the singer calls "nightsongs and lullabies," although this description may not do justice to either the musical or the geographical range of material on this album.

Merchant's dreamy, yet crystal clear vocals are variously accompanied by cello, clarinet, flute, percussion and guitar. On "Cancion de Cuna" she sings a vibrant duet with Luiz Simas. The chemistry between the two voices on this Catalan song creates a lush, tropical mood, yet one that is spiced with romantic tension.

This CD is also one that will wear well, as greater depth and detail are revealed with each repeated listening. Romantic moods and lyrical lullabies are interspersed with the whimsical sounds of music boxes and children's' voices, and Merchant glides effortlessly between languages, styles and cultures. Come to the Window is quite simply a profound selection of songs delivered with a rare combination of beauty, polish and depth of feeling.

Joshua Kratka, Boston Environmental Review

This international collection of lullabies is a parent's dream. Karen Merchant's Come to the Window has been part of my daughter Laura's bedtime routine for several months now. My daughter is seven years old, a very high energy (hyperactive) child, and we have often struggled for hours simply to keep her in bed. Since we began using the CD at nighttime, Laura has decided that bed is a blissful place to be. It's a soothing experience for me, too, since the lullabies are not only beautifully sung, but ethnically diverse and superbly arranged. I recommend this CD for anyone who wants tunes that are tranquil, lilting, and quietly inspiring.

Susanna N., Montclair, NJ

Brings back memories of my childhood - only this woman can really SING! (no offense, Mom)

Sandy Moss, Art Therapist, Trenton, NJ

This beautiful collection of international lullabies transports the listener to a special place of peace separated from the daily hubbub.

Karen Merchant delivers precise, sensitive and sometimes ethereal performances of songs that appeal to all ages. Her voice has a clarity and range that delivers the message in any language.

After listening to "Pretty Little Horses" her creation stays in your head and keeps singing to you.

This CD is a keeper to be played over and over again.

Otto Freier, Old Guard of Camp Glen Gray Gazette

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