Release Date: September
1, 2017
Label: Independent
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Michael’s artistry comes in the form of sound waves,
vibrations and beauty with the Chapman Stick. It is a very unique and
mesmerizing instrument to say the least. I have associated it mostly with Tony
Levin over the years and now I can add another master to list.
Michael had the great fortune of being tutored by the
creator of the stick Emmett Chapman. What a blessing that was for us all. Now
to hear the result of 40 years of hard work is just an amazing musical trip.
I have to say I have never heard the stick played like
this. It truly is amazing. It’s like listening to a guitar and bass at the same
time. He definitely has perfected the virtuoso abilities of his chosen tool.
Actually, the artist likes to call it the piano and guitar playing together. If
you listen you can hear that similarity. The give and take of one instrument
answering the call of another. I am not quite sure how his fingers accomplish
all of the amazing sounds you hear on Serenity.
I can tell you one thing, it is the only instrument he needed to record this
sublime group of tracks.
The sounds resonant from the tip of your toes, to your
heart, then to the mind. The triangle of mind, body and spirit surely find Serenity through these 14 tracks.
With the all of insanity of this world going on around us
in these times, we must have refuge. We all need a place to unwind, center and
gather our strength for a new day. With the music of Michael Kollwitz you
become engaged and surrounded by the beauty of the sound. It will pull you in
without effort and before you know it you it you will have reached a higher
consciousness with a smile on your face. I can already see you smiling now!
This is a must have for any lover of the guitar, bass or any stringed
instrument for that matter, don’t miss it.
5/5
Stars
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
October 4, 2017
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Tracks:
01. Mountain Sanctuary
02. Mystic Vista
03. Greatest Possible Gift
04. The Four Pillars
05. A New Life
06. Best of Everything
07. Joyful Reunion
08. Simple Pleasures
09. Warm Lasting Embrace
10. Never Alone Again
11. Quiet Full Moon
12. Higher Power
13. The Seven Canyons
14. No Hurry No Worry
Tracks:
01. Mountain Sanctuary
02. Mystic Vista
03. Greatest Possible Gift
04. The Four Pillars
05. A New Life
06. Best of Everything
07. Joyful Reunion
08. Simple Pleasures
09. Warm Lasting Embrace
10. Never Alone Again
11. Quiet Full Moon
12. Higher Power
13. The Seven Canyons
14. No Hurry No Worry
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