"Carrie maintains her own identifiable sound which is an achievement in the prevailing music climate in which so much output is overtly derivative or manufactured 'by numbers'. This album is beautifully understated. Anyone expecting a happy-clappy experience or rock with a bit of God thrown in won't find it here. If the 'Devil is in the detail' then the Spirit is in the quiet spaces and there is a lot of musical space here. Great musicianship is often truly demonstrated by restraint. To borrow the words of George Michael 'Listen without Prejudice', you won't be disappointed." Steve, London UK.
"For me, Carrie Melbourne's singing style is reminiscent of Tori Amos, Kate Bush and Liz Fraser (Massive Attack, Cocteau Twins) - delicate, at times vulnerable and beautifully melodic. Fans of Enya, The Blue Nile, and the more atmospheric works of Peter Gabriel will not be disappointed. If Abbess Hildegard of Bingen had made an album with Thomas Newman the result would be Et Spiritu Sancti." Nigel Appleton, Technical Producer, Something Understood, BBC Radio 4.
"I have listened to many forms of Christian and Contemporary music over the years. You are on to something here and have filled a gap in Christian Music with your excellent work. Many thanks." Tom, Tempe Arizona
"I had a long car journey yesterday and Et Spiritu Sancti provided a calming effect in the traffic! I think your use of a great cross-over style is super - spiritual/evangelical/hint of pop. Well done. Great backing too!" Joan Foster, Vicar of St Albans, England
"Et Spiritu Sancti is a new album by Carrie Melbourne which combines traditional hymnody and classic and contemporary Christian poetry with haunting melodies and ambient Celtic harmony. Imagine Enya meets Kate Bush! Carrie is a guitarist, pianist and a rare exponent of the Chapman stick (a polyphonic member of the guitar family). Carrie and her husband Doug (from rock tribute band ReGenesis) have produced this album together and his subtle keyboard work is much in evidence here. Et Spiritu Sancti contains some lovely songs sung in such a delicate and crystalline vocal style. Each song is distinctive but they are threaded with a kind of spiritual gossamer which brings a unity to the album. They also clearly witness to Carrie's own faith journey. This is a very different Christian album. A gem." Rev Robert Kenway, Vicar of Calne and Blackland, England
"This album is one of absolute beauty. The delicate vocals of Carrie Melbourne are an aural treat. From start to finish, the journey through ESS is a wonder to behold. Beautifully crafted tracks without being too overcrowded. Embellished by some great keyboard work from Doug Melbourne and some nice touches from Nigel Appleton on Mary's Song. I was thrilled to have been asked to contribute vocals on Declaration Day. I was moved by the song on first hearing and it has been an honour to be a part of this project." Tony Patterson, Musician (Vocals and Mastering on Et Spiritu Sancti)
"This is a really beautiful album and I am very excited now that it is complete. As Producer and keyboard player on "Et Spiritu Sancti" I am really proud of my contribution to Carrie's work, and I am sure you will enjoy the music that we have made." Doug Melbourne, Producer
"This music is glorious." Maggie Bernard, UK
"Thank you so much for this cd which is truly beautiful. I hadn't heard you sing before so it was a real treat." Richard Moore, UK
"I really like Carrie's album, especially the more folky numbers. Very mellowed out in the office now, there is a real sense of depth and calm, very meditative. Heaven Haven is my favourite so far!" Daryl Rush