Release Date: July 7, 2023
Label: Independent
Omar Akram’s Moments of Beauty immediately gets your attention with fantastic artwork on the cover. Ultimately, you want the art to correspond to the music you are presenting along with the message in the music. That is what is accomplished very well on his most recent album.
The title track has a catchy melody and a peaceful and relaxing
start. It gently caresses your senses and lets you into the world of this
talented artist.
Tracks like “Dancing On My Own” carry loneliness, which
exemplifies that feeling. The mood is translated well, yet the music remains
beautiful as if to say enjoy the space and privacy of your world created in the
dance.
“Sorrow” accomplishes the effect of the track title as well.
Omar is accompanied by a lovely violin for more emphasis on the sadness. Once
again, through his piano, he portrays that feeling and mood painted on the
canvas of human emotion and turns it into something beautiful.
Then, “Promises” are kept through his nimble fingers as he takes
you, the listener, through a timeless channel of instrumental music that
delivers a soundscape of beauty and color. It is one of the most relaxing and
meditative compositions on the recording.
There are so many Moments of Beauty in
the ten tracks offered. I am continually intrigued by artists like Omar Akram.
Taking one instrument and sustaining an original sound from start to finish is
an incredible accomplishment. Instrumental music enhanced with synths, drums,
bass, etc., makes it much more interesting, entertaining, and engaging.
The flow of this type of music is essential to the success you
desire to bring to an audience. Omar does that with regularity in Moments of Beauty.
As a listener and an individual who appreciates this kind of
presentation, many factors come into play to get my attention and keep it. Many
listeners approach music this way, particularly if they are looking for
something that helps them spiritually or to unwind. This music will get you
there quickly; I can promise you that.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-NAMR Founder
December 14, 2023
Tracks:
01. Moments Of Beauty 3:28
02. Passage Of Time 3:25
03. Dancing On My Own 3:35
04. Sorrow 2:09
05. Falling In Love 3:26
06. Promises 3:50
07. Special Gift 3:22
08. Mystery 4:36
09. Someday 3:14
10. Walking Free 4:01