WISH
Reviewed By Janet Mawdesley October 11, 2024
Artist – Frolin
Distributor: Bandcamp
Released: August 2024
Running Time: 16mins 30secs
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Seven delicate tracks form Wish from Norwegian pianist and guitarist Frolin, who draws his inspiration from the sea, fjords, forests and stunning mountains of his home country. This vastness of space, free from the clutter of the world is very apparent in his music.
In a personal quest to find inner peace he made the decision to focus his music journey on tranquility through music, to reach out to all who need to find peace and relaxation through meditation and mindfulness.
Each of the seven tracks is under 3 minutes but when combined make a soft and gentle framework perfect for meditation. Beginning with the captivating Hope, gentle guitar leads into the soft A Second Chance.
There is still Hope continues the theme, with measured key strokes underpinned with a delicate sonic wash, before changing tempo with the catchy The Force of Life. The New Seed is full of hesitant hope offered in the singular notes of the piano.
Somewhat jaunty Wintertime is a catchy, crisp little song that brings with it the joy of fresh snow, the beauty of the world washed in purity; white sparkling perfection.
Wish concludes with a somewhat brooding song, Sunrise. This heavy drone based electronic song intrigues as it steps out of the gentle, relaxing framework of guitar and piano, offering a deeper, more reflective conclusion to a light and delicate EP.