Release Date: February
1, 2019
Label: Neptic Music
I am talking about the music of course. So, besides the
respect I have for indie artists, I can appreciate the whole picture. In other
words, I get it. I understand how difficult it is to get balance with two
livelihoods and also pay attention to your loved ones.
Nathan has a lot of music out there and Searching for Nepsis will be released in
less than a month. The information I received put the entire project in proper
perspective: Searching for Nepsis is an
acoustic-electric album of ambient chamber music filled with cellos, violin,
piano, singing bowls, electric bass, acoustic guitar, some synthesizers, a
duduk, and cajon.
The music is considered to be new age chamber. So, you
definitely will hear the strong classical influence that is made up of many
small instruments accompanied by the piano. I would not hesitate to add world
to the overall genre of this recording, considering the array instruments like
singing bowls, duduk, and cajon.
There is a steady drone that is created by the cello on
this album in many of the tracks. I think that was brilliantly executed
throughout. I actually thought it may be the duduk (which is on one track), which
is an ancient double-reed woodwind instrument made of apricot wood. It reminded
me of a recent album I heard that had Indian music. The drone sound is a point
of concentration, like when you meditate, however you are able to hear all the
other instrumentation.
If you enjoy a lot of different instrumentation and some
beautiful piano that leads the way then Searching
for Nepsis will be a very satisfying listen. “Song Cycle for Creators” is a
wonderful example of Nathan’s artistry. It is flourishing with emotions, colors
and the grace of the heavens. It comes together in one track like the movement
of the planets around the sun, it is a meeting of time and space with a
specific reason.
Nepsis is the art of being watchful, and that can come in
many forms. As with any frame of
reference, it all depends on you, the one listening to this music. As always,
each individual has their own interpretation of what they hear, the artist that
presents the music does have a goal in mind.
I would think the main function of this relaxing and contemplative set
of tracks would be for you to focus, relax, center yourself and find peace
within This can be a significant space in time that pertains to the title of
the recording.
Nathan Speir is an incredibly talented individual that
creates amazing music for hungry souls to ingest and assimilate. For this
listener, the end result is always positive and energizing. Get your ticket now
for the journey.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
January 5, 2019
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Tracks:
1. As the Sun Set
2. Into the Night
3. Forest Lights
4. Warming Up the Heart
5. Searching for Nepsis
6. Stars Float in Shadows of Glory
7. Song Cycle for Creators
8. Morning Twilight
Tracks:
1. As the Sun Set
2. Into the Night
3. Forest Lights
4. Warming Up the Heart
5. Searching for Nepsis
6. Stars Float in Shadows of Glory
7. Song Cycle for Creators
8. Morning Twilight