Trine
Opsahl’s latest release is Add Colours To
My Sunset Sky. The 13 tracks on this CD encompass some of the most
beautiful harp playing you will ever hear. She is an expert at playing the
Celtic Harp. The album is primarily instrumental.
I
think of two people when it comes to harp music, Harpo Marx and Andreas
Vollenweider. I know you may find it funny that I mention the famous comedian
Marx Brother but if you ever saw him play the harp you would understand. His
face got real serious and he was excellent. Andreas of course broke new ground
many years ago for the instrument. I believe it is time to add another name to
list.
Thinking
about the gates of heaven and angels naturally come to mind when you hear harp
music or picture someone playing. I say that at the risk of being cliché. One thing
for certain, music that is so delicate and gorgeous will you bring closer to
the heavens above. Perhaps you will be able to totally relax or even meditate
with the help of this music. It certainly engages your spirit and makes your
physical existence seem nonessential. The soul cages we live in can be set free
with a little help from our friends like Trine. For people that are cerebral,
there is release available as well.
Another
addition to this album is an instrument that may remind you of the Indian Tamboura
called the monochord. I was actually reminded of the sitar myself and along
with Trine’s haunting vocals, the combination proved to be striking. The use of
the two different instruments projects different sides of the artist. When she
plays the harp, it is inviting and peaceful but then there are other shades of
light and emotion that come through when she sings and plays the monochord. The
visions that came to my mind were Vikings traveling the seas or dying in battle
with the promise of honor in Valhalla. I know that may sound a bit dramatic for
a new age recording, however those are the images that came to me, for anyone
else I am sure it would be entirely different.
As simplistic and straightforward as Add Colours To My Sunset
Sky is at times, it remains a very interesting and entertaining work of
art. I think Trine’s mixture of tempos and moods is brilliant and I cannot wait
to see what she comes up with on the next album. She will add colors to your
sky, day, evening and world, whatever the case may be, this another great
example of the power of music
4/5
Stars
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
February 3, 2018
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Tracks:
01. Songs from a Mountain I
02. Sunshine on a Stony Path
03. Rosebed Garden
04. In a Grain of Sand
05. Eternity in a Song
06. Lightly Dance into the Morning
07. Songs from a Mountain II
08. Rose of the Eternal Spring
09. Add Colours to My Sunset Sky
10. Diving into an Ocean of Love
11. Today Will Be Forever
12. Leaving on a Thursday Morning
13. Graceful Like a River
01. Songs from a Mountain I
02. Sunshine on a Stony Path
03. Rosebed Garden
04. In a Grain of Sand
05. Eternity in a Song
06. Lightly Dance into the Morning
07. Songs from a Mountain II
08. Rose of the Eternal Spring
09. Add Colours to My Sunset Sky
10. Diving into an Ocean of Love
11. Today Will Be Forever
12. Leaving on a Thursday Morning
13. Graceful Like a River