During Vesak this year, I helped out at the big tent in front of Aljunied MRT station celebrating the occasion. It was abuzz with activity and throughout the day and night, the air was filled with devotional music and chanting. All of it was soothing and holy, but it seemed that some of the CDs selected reverberated long after they were played, in fact, I was still chanting and singing their sweet, pure melodies days after the celebrations ended. When I, rather embarrassedly sang a few bars to the CD stall staff, they gave a knowing nod and said two words - Imee Ooi.
Imee is an amazing anomaly. Blessed with great talent and gift for making things happen despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, she is also not at all ambitious or driven in grasping way. She just does what she loves and makes it available for us to enjoy. She's a true example of a sincere practitioner.
(By Jaki Fisher - Vaidurya Magazine Nov / Dec 2004) - Singapore


We've been interested in your great music for a long time. We wish to spared widely your music in Korea.
(BIz Asia - Culture Group Om) - S. Korea

Thank you for bringing joy and beauty into the world of buddhist music. You have given these wonderful suttas a new and refreshing touch.
(Ms. Tan Bhing Leet) - U. K.

Imee Ooi has such a strong metta in her voice. I strongly feel The Chant of Metta is really rediating her metta towards all beings. It touches my heart instantly. Please tell her to keep up with her wholesome action.
(Albert Hwang) - Vancouver

My Heartiest congratulations to Imee Ooi for her impeccable music rendition of "The Chant of Metta". I wish to spread the beautiful teachings of The Buddha to as many people as I can, and the best tool to use is the great music done by Imee.
(J. Au) - Malaysia

Traditional Buddha sutras are often too complicated to understand and not easy to interpret without guidance. However, when they received a music that conform to their thinking and understanding, they will associate with it and the music will aspire, relax and lead their mind to the true facts of life. In this regards, your music have done a wonderful job to fulfill this spiritual gap by bringing the teaching to everyone in a practical and effective way.
(Chang) - Malaysia

In Singapore, it is probably like an anthem to play Imee's "The Chant of Metta" berore and after a major Buddhist seminar.
(S. Gan) - Singapore

Hundreds of copies of "The Chant of Metta" sold out at the store within the hour as literally everyone who heard it wanted one.
(Helen N.) - U. S. A.

Your "Chant of Metta", your very direct expression of Metta moved me very deeply each day, I could not (and still cannot) help but weep each time i listen to it.
(Larry M.) - U. S. A.

"... i played your music on my daughter's CD player, " Who is singing papa?" "Auntie Imee." "I love it, papa."
(SL Ooi) - U. S. A.

Her voice has a soothing sweetness reminiscent of Enya, but with a spiritually sincere Asian sound and sensibility.
(East West Book Shop - Audio Reviews) U. S. A.

Your "Great compassionate Mantra", I never heard sophistication like this in New Age music at all.
(Sharon E. - Composer / Singer) - U. S. A.…

Imee's music is so wonderful that she'll soon be an international success, blessing everyone with The Dhamma!
(NesC. H.) - Germany

"The Chant of Metta" and "Jayamangalagatha" by Imee Ooi, they are really great especially for the Buddhist community in all over the world.
(Indra B.) - Indonesia

Never have I heard such a beautiful Buddhist song "Ratana Sutta", sung by Imee Ooi, invokes my compassion for all the invisible sentient beings around me.
(Wiruson) - Singapore

I pray to the Triple Gem that many people will be drawn to the Buddhadhamma by your music!
(Edvard T.) - Hong Kong

We are veri interested in recording "The Chant of metta: with spanish narration. We belived that to have such a nice chant in our language will make people in the Spanish- speaking countries aware of Buddha's teaching.
(B, Imaz) - Mexico…….

We looked at your CDs and found them extremely nice.
(BPSI) - Sri Lanka

Imee Ooi, an unassuming lady with the voice that resembles that of the internationally acclaimed Enya, has brought to life a beautiful rendering of the Metta chant. Her effort has practically popularized Pali chanting, warpping up an ancient language with the soothing melody and rhythm inspired by Gregorian plain song.
(Buddhist News Network) - Colombo, Sri Lanka