Release Date: September
1, 2016
Label: Dan Chadburn Music
Any good instrumental album could use that title but you
better be able to back it up with exceptional music. Beyond Words does that with certain key elements I always look for
in a piano based instrumental album.
First the piano as a standalone instrument provides more
than enough entertainment, this I know to be a fact. I hear this type of music
on a regular basis so it has to be extraordinary, and it is. Secondly the pace,
rhythm and objective must be clear, again in this case Dan gets all the boxes
checked off.
His emotion, particularly on this album, is filled with the
path of his life over the last 30 years. So how does a man take 30 years of
living and interpret it over 14 songs? A good question indeed, so we get back
to the three hot spots - pace, rhythms and objectives. His intent is clear,
convey a different emotion in each track (just look at the titles), hence the
pace is ever changing from start to finish. The rhythm and timing of every
track is exceptional. The flow is easy and natural because all the important
pieces fall together perfectly. It is like throwing a 50-piece puzzle in the
air and then it lands on the floor complete with no missing pieces.
This is like the sequel to Keys of Light, he picks up where he left off. All 14 tracks are
like a river of music flowing into each other with no end, with exception of
you the listener being the recipient (as if you were the ocean the river is
going to). I cannot help hearing the similarities between the last two releases
in many ways. Last year I was feeling sadness because my daughter had left for
college at this time however I am facing different challenges now. The music
always helps and provides healing and positive energy.
So once again it is difficult to say any one track was a
key to the listening experience they are all superb and link with each other.
It is the entire album as one moving piece of art, a living breathing entity
for you to embrace and allow to transport you to a better place. I think of a
stress free space in my mind, heart and soul, one we shall all reach once we
leave this earth and enter a different reality but that can be accomplished
while we are here with a little help. That belief is for me and whatever you
feel is your truth. Take what can give you the most hope, I suggest you make
that your focus point and let this beautiful piano instrumental music take you
there.
The title of the album will hit home once you start playing
this music through. It can go so much further than the music, it is
quintessentially Beyond Words. The
music forms the words of Dan Chadburn and he is successful once again in
putting together some great pieces that pay tribute to his talent and inner
being, which is reflected in every track. This is music for any time of day or
night, it soothes and clears your consciousness of any clutter, which makes it
a true tool for general relaxation or meditation.
4.5/5
Stars
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Tracks: ALL
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
October 6, 2016
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