Release Date: June
21, 2016
Label: Harp
Magic Music
The music has to move me shortly into the first track to
feel any sort of inspiration. This feeling is translated to joy and then my
words flow about the music. If it does not unfold that way then there is not a
lot to say.
With Sacred Visions
there is plenty to feel joy about and to translate to abundant feelings and
words. Peter plays one of the most magical instruments in the world, the harp
(he also contributes percussion, keyboards, loops, ocarina, recorder and
vocals). Peter is also an artist that creates a thing called Portals of Light Crystal Frosted Art
which adorn the cover of this CD. That is one example of many. This
multitalented man used his art as an inspiration on canvas to create a musical
canvas with his harp. This was obviously a very intense creative period for
Peter. Many folks that make music paint as well however this is a blend of
spirituality, music and art that transcends the norm. It sounds like divine
intervention.
“Sedona Sunset” opens the album and it mesmerized me and
made my soul smile. The sounds are full of beauty and good energy; it beckons
you to come along for the journey. I was all ears and found it quite easy to
let myself just melt into the music becoming one with the sounds. For my
listening pleasure that is the goal, to allow the sounds to let the day and
thoughts disappear and feel complete blissfulness with all of creation. Music
such is this is so powerful and spiritual and that is the reason I love it so
much.
“Eclipse (Featuring 3rd Force)” was another track that
swept me away with the alluring harp intermingled with a smooth jazz like
saxophone. That combination when placed properly within in this type of music
is a perfect blend just like the right combination of coffee and creamer in the
morning; it’s a pause that refreshes. Jazz and new age always sounded
compatible to me if done well and properly and in this case it was.
“Dance of Saraswati” has all the essential elements of
the previous tracks however the difference here is the female vocalizations
that give it that gentle angelic touch that takes the spirit to a higher plane.
Peter also adds his vocalizations as well. The balance is exceptional with
perfectly placed harp textures for the vocals to ride along, like a billowing
cloud floating across the sky it all seemed so natural and flowing.
We all seek solace from the pressures and stresses of
daily life. We endeavor to reach the end of the day when we can put on some
music like Sacred Visions and
recharge our batteries for another day. It works very well; you will find what
you need just let the music lead the way.
5/5
Stars
Key Tracks: Sedona Sunset, Eclipse (Featuring
3rd Force),
Dance of Saraswati
Tracks:
1. Sedona Sunset
2. Shaman’s Cave
3. Starlight and Moonbeams
4. Bombay Boogie
5. Eclipse (Featuring 3rd Force)
6. Dance of Saraswati
7. Mystic Rose
8. Thru the Valley and Over the Hills
9. Remembrance
Tracks:
1. Sedona Sunset
2. Shaman’s Cave
3. Starlight and Moonbeams
4. Bombay Boogie
5. Eclipse (Featuring 3rd Force)
6. Dance of Saraswati
7. Mystic Rose
8. Thru the Valley and Over the Hills
9. Remembrance
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck” Hannaleck
Founder of:
July 7, 2016
Review
Provided By New Age Music Reviews