I am music is maybe the most Transcendent piece of music l have ever heard the pure vocals send me to a place of peace and pure enjoyment. Carmen McRae’s vocals on I Am Music are nothing short of transcendent—almost heavenly. Throughout the album, her voice rises with an ethereal quality that effortlessly carries the emotional weight of each lyric. Her phrasing is exquisite, every note carefully shaped with both warmth and a subtle vulnerability that seems to caress the listener. On tracks like “Like a Lover” and “Who Gave You Permission,” her vocal delivery feels almost otherworldly, blending soulful depth with a refined, delicate touch.