Release Date: January 20,
2020
Label: Sonic Bear Records
Website
And Then Came Love is the third release I have had the opportunity to hear from Stephen
Peppos. The all-instrumental new age and contemporary piano selections are all
about the same topic, love.
Interesting enough the title track is the very last track. I have not noticed
that too much on releases in the past. It is a good idea however, as it reminds
you once again what the title of the recording is and the entire meaning of the
fourteen tracks being offered. There is a reason for the order of tracks, I
think if you asked any artists that, their reply would yes, and for many different
reasons.
There is a common-sense thread with the way the tracks are titled and a
definitive meaning and progression. Some folks may think that is not that
important or even notice, but I do. I try to look at the entire package being
presented including artwork, track names, and order or any lyrics. In this
case, it is all instrumental so it is entirely up to each listener to find
their meaning and interpretation of every track and in the end, what it means
personally. After all, isn’t the subject of love a separate meaning for
everyone? Whether it is for another person, place, event or a family pet. The
word love can be applied to all of that and more.
Stephen plays a very expressive and poignant type of piano. The title and the
track do fit if you can look beyond the music, then let it encapsulate your
being and open your heart to whatever comes your way. Music like this has no
barriers of time and space, it inhabits the space you’re in and moves you to
another plane of thought and existence. And thank god for that. With all of
those thoughts prevailing, the power and healing that this kind of music can
bring you is boundless. You can call Stephen the Doctor of Music on And Then
Came Love. Love is coming your way by the end of this recording, and yet
another reason why to have the title track as the curtain closer!
The beauty and grace of the music contained on this album will be enjoyed by
all those that come within listening distance intentional or not, it will catch
your ear and warm your heart. To know there is such magnificence in one
instrument is one of the wonders of life. Because of that realization, I find a
tremendous amount of gratitude when I listen to this music. My suggestion would
be to listen to this as much as you can, particularly if you need a reprieve
from stress or a very busy day. And Then Came Love will turn it
all around and put a smile in your heart and soul.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
January 11, 2020
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Tracks:
01. Love You
02. Meant To Be
03. A Love So True
04. Love & Affection
05. For A Lifetime
06. The Spark of Love
07. Everlasting Love
08. In Your Eyes
9. A Playful Glance
10. Since I Found You
11. My Sweet Love
12. When We First Met
13. Forever In My Heart
14. And Then Came Love
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