«Mats-Up spielt Psalmen von Said is fascinating, with exciting lyrics and strong compositions and played and sung at the highest stage. It’s worth to take your time for this not quite simple CD and let it sink in slowly. Highest recommendation!» 20 out of 20 points

«Psalmen von Said is a celebration for all the senses, organised by tones of various types… The combo shines out with a great sounding, borderless accoustic jazz, that will let you look confidently towards the future of contemporary music, whether you are a believer or not»

«The listener experiences jazz in a unique form, consisisting of overwhelming poetry that will convince also fans of classical music.»

«…after all he succeded to create a controversial work leaving no one cold. Showing: Spillmann hit a nerve.»

«The music ranges from jubilant beauty to anguish, from melodic contemplation to pure rhythm and fierceness, which all of the six musicians obviously enjoy. Matthias Spillmann succeded with a free and haunting interpretation that will affect everyone.»