Release Date: April 19, 2023
Label: Independent
The music may warm your heart during old man winter’s cold
spells. However, it looks like the worst of the Winter is in the rearview
mirror; folks living in the Northeast know it may come back at any point until
we are out of April, even though it was in the 80s the past few days!
Mark’s music is piano based, with orchestral layers that follow
his lead, enhancing each piece with purpose matching the artwork and tracks.
That is how it is supposed to happen, so you must look at everything presented
and think about it while listening. At least, that is my process, and I highly
recommend you try it if you have not to this point.
The temp and flow are gorgeous. For instance, “Snow Angel” is an
invitation into his world created especially for each listener. If you are in a
warmer climate year-round, you may not realize the significance of Winter and
all its wonder and beauty. And even though there is beauty all around you,
there are times that it can be cold and complex, and treacherous. Living here
for most of my life and experiencing warmer climates for several years in
California, I realize more as I age that beauty and peace can be at any time of
year.
Music can hold so much beauty as well. Mark brings each track to
life by wrapping the winter season in his warm blanket via the ivory keys. I heard
throughout the recording a foundation that sounded like classical taken to
another place in new age and contemporary instrumental. I hear music like this
often for weeks, months, and years. Given that timeframe, capturing my
imagination and thought process while listening takes considerable
effort.
Winter Wishes was an excellent way to reflect
upon Winter and much more as the recording moved through each track. I think
the closing track, “Aurora,” will discover how it mirrors the beauty of the
aurora borealis or the city based in Colorado, which is the gateway to the
Rockies. Whatever way you look at it, it works as a magnificent ending to an
exceptional recording.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-NAMR Founder
April 15, 2023
Tracks:
01. Winter Sky
02. The Snow Globe
03. Chilled Out
04. Snow Angel
05. Solstice
06. Winter Wishes
07. The Faerie Forrest
08. Wonders Of The World
09. Rhapsody in Winter
10. Aurora
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