Release Date: October 18, 2021
Label: Sonic Bear Music
“Sun
Dancer” and the title track “Botanical” were the peak of this musical
evolution for my ears. The different sounds, rhythms, and various
instrumentations merge into a burst of color and light. With that
thought and perception, you can see how the connection to nature and its
bounty aligns with this expressive music that brings different shades,
colors, and light to you aurally.
This magnificent artistry
found through the eleven tracks on this recording offers individual
listeners their soundscape to create images that come to mind,
hopefully, those suggested through the track titles.
What you will enjoy on Botanical
is an eclectic musical diversion that will enrich your soul. From
contemporary instrumental, world, and all built from a new age
perspective, Stephen Peppos invites you into his magical musical garden
of delights. He brings you “Sunshine” to enlighten you and nurture and
uplift your spirit. And that track, in particular, has a world flavored
ambiance injected with vocals from another country would be Africa. That
kind of ability and worldly diversity keeps it all fresh and inviting
from start to finish.
I noted all of the fantastic rhythms and
bass that run like a tapestry intrinsic to every track. A giant
cross-section of listeners will enjoy music like this, and it knows no
boundaries, only those that are self-inflicted by a listener. You can
find a true sense of joy and hope on Botanical with an open mind and heart. I certainly did, and with an immense amount of respect for its creator.
Stephen Peppos knows how to create exciting music. It is hard to define but delightful to listen from track to track.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-New Age Music Reviews Founder
October 1, 2021
Tracks:
01. MORNING 5:17
02. ABOVE THE TREES 5:01
03. DANCING DAHLIAS 5:39
04. SUN DANCER 6:38
05. BOTANICAL 5:41
06. PEPPERMINT GARDEN 5:15
07. SUNSHINE 5:03
08. JOY IN THE SUMMER 4:56
09. NOCTURNAL 4:11
10. THE FLOWERS WILL BLOOM EARLY THIS YEAR 5:36
11. HOPE A NEW 5:57