Release Date: June 2, 2017
Label: Blue Coast Records
This is a difference this time however, this is an SACD and
special audiophile edition. It was recorded live to Direct Stream Digital 256
Quad DSD. Using the 1885 Steinway Piano, Fiona brings the listener closer to
the live off the floor experience. It is referred to as a nearly holographic
experience in the liner notes. I must agree with that assessment. It is a
rarity to hear a new age instrumental album in this format and it certainly was
an indulgence.
The thing about this recording is that the flow is seamless
and seemingly effortless. Of course, anyone that truly appreciates how
difficult it is to be a professional musician and create an album can look at
the big picture. At least I have come to realize and appreciate that more with
each passing year. One track invites the next and by the time it is done, and
way too soon, it was like listening to one progressive composition.
So, with those thoughts in place it is not hard for me to
garner great appreciation for solo artists such as Fiona Joy. What makes her
art so pronounced and prolific is the fact that it is just her and the piano.
It is like the merging of a soul with an inanimate object that suddenly comes
to life. Her quintessential life force and spirituality shines brightly through
the ivory keys. It becomes up close and personal in the SACD format, almost as
if the artist is in the same room performing. These attributes make it so
crystal clear in sound as well is the fact that it’s only the piano with no
accompaniment or additional audio enhancements.
Into
The Mist settles in and takes up all of your personal space in the
most positive and enlightening way. This music is meant exactly for that - its
vibrations, waves of colors and emotions that are interpreted through the
fingers of one talented lady.
I cannot say too much more; this is a must have recording
for anyone that appreciates new age instrumental music influenced by
contemporary classical. It is a perfect 5/5 stars.
5/5
Stars
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
June 24, 2017
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Tracks:
01. A Walk in the Park
02. Moon over the Lotus Pond
03. Opus: Into the Mist, Pt. 1
04. Opus: Mist Rising, Pt. 2
05. Opus: Mist Before Dawn, Pt. 3
06. Through Cloud
07. Feeling Sunshine
08. Grey Sky Morning
09. Galloping
10. The Void
Tracks:
01. A Walk in the Park
02. Moon over the Lotus Pond
03. Opus: Into the Mist, Pt. 1
04. Opus: Mist Rising, Pt. 2
05. Opus: Mist Before Dawn, Pt. 3
06. Through Cloud
07. Feeling Sunshine
08. Grey Sky Morning
09. Galloping
10. The Void
Keith, a wonderful review. Fiona Joy to me is perfection as a composer and a performer.
ReplyDeleteKeith, a good review. Fiona Joy, to me, is perfection as a composer and as performer.
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