The first chapter in One Hour of Fervour is called “Dying” and begins the story of Haru Ueno. He describes his thoughts and feelings as his body gradually begins to shut down. He notices the beauty of the flower and the chiming of the bell and the graceful garden that...
Prolific in his musical outpouring Child of a Fallen Creek, Lorenzo Bracaloni has created out of time in his life that was delicate and in many ways challenging, a beautiful, soft and simple work Beauty and Misery. That these emotions can be crafted together in a...
At first listen Reflections comes across as a rather discordant series of pieces that eventually mellows into the ambience of Christmas; a Christmas that perhaps is something held in memories and dreams, a Christmas filled with magic and mystery, a concoction of many...
Out of the ever-changing patters that have formed the world of 2020 has come some of the most beautiful, peaceful, healing music; music offered to all who care to listen, to partake of the healing and soothing melodies, which encourage everyone to stop and listen,...
Life seldom delivers what is expected in so many ways. Sadness, loss and heartbreak pave the way on life’s road: with the sad loss of friend Juliette Calayag Pralle, Monica Logani has created her second album The Long Road, as a way of acceptance, of making sense of...
Dainty and delicate, this gentle work from Bob Yonker, Peace In This Land is certainly a very timely release, all-be-it that it was released in December 2019, at a time when the world was gearing up for another Christmas, completely innocent of what was going to be...
Henry himself is indeed the focus of this story. In fact, the whole tale is told from Henry’s actions, thoughts and, emotions. By telling the story in this way we become intimately acquainted with Henry, so much so, that we know when he makes a statement, he may be...
Thirteen captivating pieces go to make up the album Simple Gifts, the second solo collection from acclaimed and awarded pianist William Ogmundson, some pieces labours of love, others thrown together as a last-minute addition, all of which have come together in a...
In this wonderfully varied album, Trez: Best of … the delightful Paz del Castillo shares her musical journey, by selecting what she considers as the best of her music over the years, with the addition of a several tracks released mainly into the European market and...
In an album hard to define, flautist Monica Williams combines her life experience with immense skill on flute to present her first solo album, Journey of Tears. The work is in entirety a complex and yet emotionally refreshing collection of compositions, ranging from...
In a rather pensive mood, celebrated pianist Lynn Tredeau presents her latest offering Fellowship of Solitude, a singularly alluring series of compositions which are evocative and wonderfully peaceful; a trademark of her music to date. Beginning with the title track...
Award winning musician Jim Ottaway released his latest album Yesterday Passing in May to great acclaim. This work presents a more relaxed and gentle aspect of electronic music ranging across the e-music spectrum featuring a little chill, some orchestral compositions,...
