Release Date: January 24, 2025
Label: Curve Blue
Website: https://lnk.to/Deuter_Mangata
“Mångata” begins our audible journey of ambient new-age sounds,
setting a meditative tone. With nine minutes and two seconds, it is a strong
lead-off track that would be excellent for meditation. If not, then it is a
chance for a listener to begin unwinding and breathing differently. The sound
of the bell goes off as the piano steadily plays, and then the flute joins in
with its soft invitation. Orchestral synths are layered and sound like an
angelic choir as you look to the sky for enlightenment. Some piano notes have
nice rhythms, and the flute uses them as a platform to continue its entrancing
sounds. Another flute joins in with a higher pitch to echo the lower-pitched
one that came before it. The music is like a beautiful butterfly coming out of
the cocoon as the flutes continue to enhance the composition. Every layer added
becomes more relaxing. It is an excellent way to start things off.
“Horizon Light” begins lightly with an acoustic guitar, synth
layer, and gentle percussive elements. The flute offers its elegance in different
composition parts. The synth makes a lovely, gentle bell-ringing sound. The
acoustic guitar picking has a world flavor, as the layer is like a warm blanket
with which all the sounds cover themselves. This beautiful track keeps the flow
consistent with the first offering.
After two extended tracks, “Echo de la Lune” is brief. It is
like an instrumental New Age intermission before the most protracted effort
begins, lasting 12:55. Just under two minutes, its perfect beauty transcends
time.
“Mondklang
mit Perlen” is translated as Moon sound with
Perdin. It is a book of music that considers new-age instrumental and worldly
sounds. Lovely synths and a whooshing sound begin as the flute arrives,
reclaiming its importance to this music's textures and enhancements. The sound
of tinkling bells surrounds you as the flute continues to embrace you. The
whirling synth sound mimics a soft wind as the track builds with more
placements of various synth-generated sounds. The higher-pitched flute appears
again, sounding like a guiding light among many in the composition. The
whooshing sounds remind you of waves hitting the beach, as the sun soothes your
skin as you breathe in the salty air. Music is meant to transport you, and it
does so efficiently and effectively. Angel-like wordless vocals come into the
picture as it beckons you to the heavens. The flute comes back as a natural
course of events in this music. You are familiar with its alluring and soothing
sound. Then something different begins: a stringed instrument, a cello, briefly
adds its substance as both flutes call and answer each other. A masterful
arrangement that keeps your interest until the end.
“Northern Lights” starts with a floating synth and piano as the
whooshing sound is in the background. You can imagine the beauty of the aurora
borealis as you let yourself and consciousness meld with the music. The key here
is total surrender to the sounds; the lightness and healing of the music are incredible.
Some sounds reminded me of my favorite bands like Tangerine Dream and
Kraftwerk. I have referenced these bands many times because I love their music
and always seem to find that connection and relation to it, which enriches my
listening experience. The sounds of a violin are sprinkled about in this track
as the flute sounds lower audibly, this time letting the layers of synth carry
you away.
“Fjallastelpa” is an Icelandic term meaning Mountain Girl. It starts
with the flute alone, echoing through the mountain’s peaks and valleys. Before I
looked up the translated meaning, I did picture a flute echoing through the
wonders of nature. The sounds of the synths add a layer that comforts you as
the sound of air moving is apparent once again (perhaps to emulate your
breathing while meditating?). The sound of bells chimes to give you awareness
of where you are and your current state. A lovely acoustic guitar adds to the
mix, and the flute consistently leads. It sounded Celtic or Norse, which fits
the intention of the colorful rhythms nicely. It ends with birds chirping.
“Moonlight Rêverie” has a nice ring when you voice it. Another
substantial amount of music is clocking in at 7:06. When Deuter creates his
music, he makes it count and last so the person listening can fully take in all
the different colors and textures. The sound of the cello comes back once again,
giving the track a longing as it does so beautifully, and then the woodwind
flute adds a sound quickly here and there, sounding breathy and alive. The higher-pitched
flute sounds like a songbird asking you to follow it, and you oblige with joy.
The whooshing synth layer is added for more relaxation. The moon's light fills
your soul, and the music gets you there in spirit.
“Resonance of Silence” starts with a violin, giving you instant
pause and gratification for its astonishing beauty. It sounds like it's singing
its song as the synth finds its way into the background. The violin seemingly
floats along the top of that layer of sound, making it a perfect partner for
another musical journey to soothe one’s soul. The music finds its grounding in
classical, with new age intersecting in a modern yet spiritual way.
“Sunset Gratitude” closes out this immense work of musical
fullness and grace. As the sunset goes down on this recording, I feel grateful
for its pureness, beauty, and spirituality. Its healing powers are extraordinary.
The synths sound like a symphony from heaven as they resonate throughout my
physical space, in my head, body, and soul, bringing me to a better place to
have the healing powers work.
Mångata shines its light upon you like the church of music that Deuter so beautifully presents here.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-NAMR
Reviews Founder
February 2, 2025
Tracks:
1. Mångata (9:02)
2. Horizon Light (7:27)
3. Echo de la Lune (1:55)
4. Mondklang mit Perlen(12:55)
5. Northern Lights (5:49)
6. Fjallastelpa (6:39)
7. Moonlight Rêverie (7:06)
8. Resonance of Silence (5:08)
9. Sunset Gratitude (4:47)
