Release Date: May 17, 2024
Label: CurveBlue
"Komorebi"
begins with a beautiful and rhythmic soundscape, getting you into the proper
space physically, mentally, and, if you do "listen," spiritually.
Komorebi means "sunlight leaking through trees." The
artwork, which is very basic but effectively portrayed, describes the beauty
and wonder of rays of light dappling through overhead leaves and casting
dancing shadows on the forest floor.
"Komorebi - The Walk" continues with that meaning
and theme, going through several changes in the track during its 10:08 minutes.
It starts with a violin, then the flute enters, and as the song progresses, the
subtle electronic elements enter with synth sounds that are dreamy and ambient.
Eventually, the acoustic piano arrives, which Deuter is a master at, as you
realize early in listening to this album. His touch is brilliant and precise.
Over 10 minutes is a lengthy song; however, it is just perfect and lovely.
"Enchanted Forest" also begins with a violin then
straight into some orchestration from the synths. As you can see by the track
titles the theme stays in place from beginning to end. Music can be enchanting
and so can the forest with all its mystery and adventure. I remember taking
long hikes as a young boy with my friends and looking
up at all the trees and wondering what kind of creatures we may encounter. We never knew where we were going but always
made it back home.
"Silent Glow" is a track that resonates with the
inner spirit. It evokes a sense of glowing from the inside out, a feeling that
can be immediately seen and felt. This inner glow is not limited to humans; it
also emanates from plant life. The living plants and trees rooted in the forest
form a vast underground ecosystem that communicates with each other. The
composition weaves a tapestry of sounds, including soft wind and water, and if
you listen closely, you can hear, see, and feel that silence. As Mozart said,
"The music is not in the notes but in the silence between." This
track embodies that sentiment, inviting the listener to delve into its
meditative depths.
"Clairière" means clearing a piece of land of
wood, etc., for cultivation. A clearing in the forest. The track is just as
beautiful as the ones that preceded it, and it changed my viewpoint of the word
cultivation and clearing. Cultivation is not necessarily something wrong; it can be healthy. There are gently ringing bells and whooshing synth
sounds as it moves through the composition
layers and, once again, a gorgeous
flute that calls to you and asks you to come along.
"Anemoi" in ancient
Greek religion and myth, the Anemoi (Greek: Ἄνεμοι, "Winds") were
wind gods who were each ascribed a cardinal direction from which their
respective winds came and were each associated with various seasons
and weather conditions. They were
the progeny of the goddess of the dawn, Eos, and her husband, the god of the dusk, Astraeus (Wikipedia). Where
the four winds blow as it were. The cello is particularly gentle yet prolific,
and it captures the meaning of the wind blowing and doing
whatever Mother Nature decided it should do at the moment. Once
again, the synth underlies the
main instrument, adding that ambient layer of pure relaxation.
"Anemoi -Touch"
is just under one minute and is a sequel to the previous track,
closing out the album with a brief but nice touch.
The softness and invitation of this music are its main
attractions. It is a perfect choice for listeners seeking out relaxing and
meditative music. Deuter's Komorebi Sunlight Through Trees is a testament to his ability to create music that
soothes the soul and calms the mind. It is a musical journey that will leave
you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-NAMR Founder
May 18, 2024
Tracks:
1. Komorebi (6:38)
2. Komorebi - The Walk (10:08)
3. Enchanted Forest (6:12)
4. Silent Glow (6:30)
5. Clairière (8:41)
6. Anemoi (4:43)
7. Anemoi - Touch (0:58)