Release Date: June 24, 2026
A Transformative Musical Journey Toward Hope, Healing, and Light
Premik Russell Tubbs is a virtuoso master of all saxophones, flutes, lap steel guitar & EWI; Margee Minier-Tubbs performs spiritually infused spoken word poetry, vocals, Tibetan bowls, Koshi chimes...Premik's artistry appears on 300+ albums.
Margee is also a producer on the Grammy-nominated album Shayan, a prolific songwriter, a former translator at MIDEM in Cannes, France, and a multi-faceted fashion designer and artist.
In The Stillness Of The Stars, the duo’s combined multi-faceted talents, along with their talented contributors, are on seven tracks, with the prolific title track running at 18:39.
“11:11” begins the recording. Tinkling chime sounds begin, then several elements enter the mix almost immediately. Echoing flute sounds feather through the air as soft percussion provides a steady beat and undertone. The violin strings add their own essence and beauty. Charu Suri (see above the album Shayan) contributes her delicate, impactful touch on the piano for another layer. A lot is going on with this opening track, and they somehow bring it all together with a nice rhythm and flow. Toward the final transition, it morphs into a jazz new age fusion, with the saxophone leading the way—complex, beautiful, and a great start —as it ends with the repeating “Peace” chant.
“In The Stillness Of The Stars” would take up one side on a vinyl LP. After the initial offering, I expected more transitions and some complexity. It begins with a graceful entrance, with whooshing wave sounds as the instruments begin to come together (the ocean drum). A steady beat takes hold subtly as a lovely acoustic guitar comes in. The flute joins as another addition.
The saxophone adds another smooth jazz feel to the sound. A new-age jazz orchestra takes shape. Then it pulls back into spoken-word meditation, softer and more eloquent, accentuating the words with effortless beauty and meaning as you fall into a space of relaxation and meditation. At the same time, an uplifting cosmic message (or cosmic poetry, as they call it) embraces the soul. Then the vocals come in about halfway through, changing the composition entirely.
Now it’s as if you moved from one chapter to another in an ongoing musical book. The luminescence of an inner being is here for you to listen to, as the music guides each word as it takes on identity and delivers the message. This is absolute musical beauty, with angelic vocals. This takes the listener to another space in time. It all closes out with a dreamy sequence of merging instruments and ends just as it began.
“Ariitea (White Prince Coming Down From The Heavens)” opens with galloping horses, followed by acoustic guitar and violin with a distinct Celtic flavor. The piece then shifts to flute as the lead instrument, giving the flow an airy quality enhanced by wordless vocals. It changes again, returning to a Celtic, Middle Ages-style dance. The track title and instrumentation paint a vivid picture, creating a backdrop that lets you envision the scene unfolding in your mind’s eye. As it changes again to a rocking, low-end acoustic guitar and flute, I immediately thought of Jethro Tull; then it morphs into a dance of the gypsies. So many changes and influences coming together, wonderful! It ends as it began with the horse galloping by.
“Lumière (Prayer To Archangel Mikaël)” begins in French spoken word. A keyboard creates a steady floating effect in the background as the rest of the instrumentation takes its place. The soprano saxophone arrives with elegance and rhythmic sensibility. Soft percussion keeps time as the acoustic guitar strings take flight. The sax and guitar are poignant here. Brief words are spoken as the percussion tempo builds to a crescendo, then fades out gradually.
“TaraShanti (Love's Eternal Angel)” brings back the whooshing air sounds as a guided meditation takes place. It is a poem of positive spiritual invocation. Then the music tempo starts to change as the wind chimes tinkle for that magical effect. The flute returns as a guiding light on the spiritual path, while the percussive elements, with their earthy, resonant tones, become mesmerizing. The rhythmic wordless vocals are quite beautiful and melt right into the music. The positive affirmations are the light and love interlaced into the sounds.
“Star Of Shayan” has a lovely doorway, with the flute and piano keys forming a perfect partnership before the percussive elements join for more rhythm and a solid foundation. Here, jazz fusion and new age intermingle to create beauty and lightness, like a quiet storm that quickly engages your consciousness. This reminded me of early jazz albums I enjoyed by Flora Purim and her husband Airto Moreira. In the end, those gorgeous chimes always sound like an inviting entry to walk into, and you never want to leave.
As “In The Silence Of The Night” starts, it sounds like a 70s jazz-fusion amalgam, then it quickly shifts to what you have enjoyed before, with the flute and gentle percussive elements providing a calming effect. It carries a fine rhythmic sensitivity while allowing listeners to reflect and reenergize their mind, body, and spirit. This is what the entire recording is about, so it is the best way to end your listening. As it reaches near the end, a lovely rolling keyboard sounds like a magic carpet ride to another dimension. It ends with the clear sound of the focusing bell used for meditation.
In The Stillness Of The Stars stands as both a musical triumph and a balm for the spirit. In a world often overshadowed by negativity and uncertainty, this album offers listeners a transformative journey toward light, renewal, and hope. It invites us to pause, reflect, and heal—reminding us that music can be both sanctuary and inspiration, guiding us to brighter horizons.
Keith “MuzikMan”
Hannaleck- NAMR Founder
September 3, 2026
Credits:
Margee Minier-Tubbs, Composer, Lyricist, Vocalist,
Percussion
Premik Russell Tubbs, Flutes, EWI, Soprano
Saxophone, Keyboards
Zach Brock, Violin
Stéphane Wrembel, Guitar
Swaminathan Selvaganesh, Kanjira
Anita Lerche, Vocals
Charu Suri, Piano
Patrick Carmichael, Percussion
Steven Finkelstein, Ocean Drum (Tara Shanti)