Release Date: February
25, 2016
Label: NYCMusic
There is nothing like good instrumental music to create
scenery for your mind’s eye to put you at peace and center you. It always comes
to me at the right time and makes me feel more connected to our world.
This Pacific
Journey certainly has the ability to transport you to another place and
time. The music you will find on this aural journey is as diverse and colorful
as the flora and fauna you will find in the islands that are the subject matter.
For my ears I liken this kind of music to a musical story
and I allow my heart and soul to be an open book to its pages. It is my
objective to convey the premise of this recording through a few choice tracks
and discuss whether or not it delivers what it promises in reference to the
title and the CD cover.
“Himalayan Heights” is part of the travels you take while
listening. Matarazzo takes several instruments to create his sounds so they
coalesce into something that is musically palpable. On the artist’ website it is
explained as such: Combining his
knowledge of ancient spiritual systems, psychoacoustics and aural imaging, he
creates soundscapes that heighten the listeners’ sense of wellness and
tranquility. The stimulation of the Chakra portals carries listeners on a
journey toward greater awareness and aliveness. That puts it all into
proper perspective as far as I am concerned. The synths, drums and other worldly
sounds and textures added make it all sound so real like you are there enjoying
everything in real time. “Himalayan Heights” made me feel that way.
“To Meet The Sky One Must” is another beautiful soundscape that puts you in touch with your spirit and mystical places of mother earth. The soft drums and their rhythm in this song are like your heartbeat and the sitar sounds are alluring and magical. The female vocals added gently invite you in. It is like a slice of heaven knocking at your door. All you need to do is listen and transport from your current state of existence. I think this place of peace lies inside us all, we just need some help to find it and music like this puts us in touch with that other self that awaits our call. It is that easy.
“Rainy Jungle” helps one to get in sync with the nature
that abounds around us. We are all connected to mother earth and water is the
essence of life. In the jungle there are many different types of animal and
plant species and without the rain they do no survive. It is the life blood of
our planet. This track is very atmospheric using layers of keyboards to create
a symphonic walk through the complexities of the jungle and all its offerings.
Perhaps those of us that have not had the pleasure of witnessing this place on
earth can still understand the absolute beauty and perfection that lies within
this wondrous place. Allow the music to take you there and it will.
That is but a taste of some of the marvelous music found
on Pacific Journey. The listening
experience brings you many thoughts and feelings and hopefully delivers you to
the beauty of the south pacific islands. It certainly worked well for me and I
would recommend you listen and take the journey yourself.
4.5/5
Stars
Key Tracks: Himalayan Heights, To Meet The
Sky One, Rainy Jungle
Tracks:
01.Pacific Journey
02. Dance In The Lotus Garden
03. Himalayan Heights
04. To Meet The Sky One Must
05. Sanur Beach
06. Rainy Jungle
07. Open Skies Are
08. Mediation On A Blue String
09. Darker Dreams
10. Once Upon The Horizon
Tracks:
01.Pacific Journey
02. Dance In The Lotus Garden
03. Himalayan Heights
04. To Meet The Sky One Must
05. Sanur Beach
06. Rainy Jungle
07. Open Skies Are
08. Mediation On A Blue String
09. Darker Dreams
10. Once Upon The Horizon
Keith “MuzikMan”
Hannaleck- New Age Music Reviews Founder
March 23, 2016
Review
Provided By New Age Music Reviews