Release Date: 2014
Label: Independent
When you read about the path a professional musician
takes often it starts when they are 3 years old. There are many that do not start
their life in music until their teens. Such is the path of Ryan Michael
Richards who began his musical journey at around 14.
Experiences
is
his first full length recording. The album consists of 11 instrumental tracks that
fit squarely into the acoustic guitar new age genre. The atmospheres created
are light and inviting and set you up to immerse your consciousness into a
total relaxed and spiritual state.
Experiences
was
recorded with Grammy award winning producer and guitarist Will Ackerman and
master sound engineer Tom Eaton. As many artists do, Ryan traveled to the
Imaginary Road Studios in Vermont to take an unforgettable musical journey. You
can hear the influence of Ackerman in his picking style and the sound is
crystal clear throughout this CD, making it an instant success. There is
something about those studios that allows acoustic music to come alive into a
full bodied sound. The flow and confidence of this recording becomes apparent
at the outset of the lead off track.
The ever important opening track kisses you gently with
the sunshine of a new day. “Her Garden” is full of earthly delights as Ryan
introduces delicate guitar passages that open your eyes to a new world created
by well placed notes and rhythms. Then you are led to “Pathway of Love,” a
strong track indicated by the title. The music emulates the given title and it follows
strongly with superb guitar playing to a path of enlightenment and joy. It made
me feel clear and pure of body, mind and spirit, like a pristine mountain
stream with the melting ice of spring to chill it just right.
The closer “Day of Play” is showcase of guitar virtuosity
as you hear Ryan’s hand going up and down the fret board, you know he is working
hard to coax all of those sounds out of his instrument. The hard work pays off
as the end result is beauty and divining that closes the curtain on a masterful
outing in instrumental music.
Ryan Michael Richards has created a new age instrumental
classic with Experiences and anyone
that has the opportunity to listen to this album should. You will walk away
feeling refreshed and whole while be mindful of the fact that you can do it all
again whenever you like. This is not just music for New Age or instrumental
fans; it is something anyone that enjoys acoustic guitar tracks can appreciate.
5/5
Stars
Key Tracks: Pathway to Love, Her Garden, Day
of Play
Tracks:
01. Her Garden
02. Heather Moon
03. Pathway to Love
04. Coastline
05. Delightful Mysteries
06. On the Way to the Shore
07. Joyous Days
08. Townbank Bay
09. Victorian Love
10. Daniella's Dream
11. Day of Play
Tracks:
01. Her Garden
02. Heather Moon
03. Pathway to Love
04. Coastline
05. Delightful Mysteries
06. On the Way to the Shore
07. Joyous Days
08. Townbank Bay
09. Victorian Love
10. Daniella's Dream
11. Day of Play
Keith “MuzikMan”
Hannaleck-New Age Music Reviews Founder
October 8, 2014
Review
Provided By New Age Music Reviews
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