Release Date: April 12, 2019
Label: Acoustic Shine
On April 12, 2019, he will release Lilac Skies. The title also holds meaning for the artist, which is
infinite love. One look at the cover and you can feel the warmth, beauty, and
the lovely smell of that flower when it blooms. It actually has always been one
of my favorites, especially the purple ones!
You can call this music new age if you like but for me, it
is much too eclectic to put it into just one category. Lilac Skies is acoustic six-string bliss and much more. All the
music was composed, arranged and produced by Shambhu. This is a credit to his
multitude of talents. And the final touch, mastered by Tom Eaton at Imaginary
Road Studios. That is the icing on the proverbial new age cake.
You will hear new age, yes, but also some jazz and blues.
“Open Your Heart Sky” was one of my favorites. It has many different elements and
instruments intersecting to give it that “Quiet Storm” jazz vibe. “Inspired by
The Night” has a similar feel to it with a great backbeat and rhythm and some
nice electric guitar lines followed by a beautiful keyboard section, then if
that wasn’t enough some excellent bass (think Jaco). The total run is 7:35 of
excellence and every second is used with purpose. I think that is one crossover
jazz track they will be streaming everywhere.
Honestly, I loved this entire recording. Lilac Skies offered everything I enjoy
in one nice package, seriously good musicianship, some cool jazz, blues, and
just enough new age for a kick back and relaxing time, with a definitive groove
though. So, get ready for a special treat when you spin this one, it was a
complete joy to listen to and it will be again
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
February 28, 2019
Founder of:
TheFinalonVinyl
Review
Provided By New Age Music Reviews
Tracks:
01. Lilac Skies
02. Unspoken Words
03. Blue Whispers
04. Dochas
05. Pondering When
06. Open Your Heart Sky
07. Dream Walk
08. Basis of It All
09. Inspired by the Night
10. Seeing You Again