Release Date: June
1, 2016
Label: Tuscan
Sun Music
Earthy tones and sounds dominate as Seay adds her deeply
expressive vocals. The mix of earthy drums with keys and strings make for the
fullest expression that one can imagine. The very first track sets the
precedence and message right away with “Beautiful Earth.” While most of the
music I have the opportunity to review is instrumental, and I have a preference
for that actually, this recording made me forget about that and I fell right
into it with joy. The one thing that made it easier for me is what the premise
of the album is. This is about mother earth all the beauty and miracles she
gives us every day. And most importantly how sacred the earth is and how we should
cherish and protect our life giving planet.
“Oceanus” is reminder of from whence we came. We are
bodies made of 75% water and all life begins in the ocean. The sounds of ocean
life is present and the music is layered with keyboards and delicate sounds of
stringed instruments then textured to perfection with Seay’s fertile vocals.
The tide is strong while voice and music combine to pull you into another world
far below the land where you live. A new appreciation can be found envisioning
this journey and yet another reminder of how important it is to keep our oceans
clean and teaming with life so that we may continue to live in sync with the
incoming and outgoing tides of the powerful bodies of water that surround our
lands. The end of the track Seay says “Thank you Ocean,” and you can hear the
sound of whales speaking to each other. It is thing of beauty that you will not
forget.
Many new age artists are using the vehicle of music to
make a strong statement in support of the environment. It is the most impactful
and touching way to deliver a message and more likely than not people will
listen. It encompasses not only a message but music that attracts the mind,
body and spirit in the most delightful way. Our planet and all life are sacred.
“We Are One” most definitively puts everything in the
right place. The idea of all life as an integral part of mother earth is a fact
and we must respect that. One beating heart and rhythm that works together, it
is the daily miracle that we take for granted and music such as this brings
that thought into proper light and importance. We are indeed one entity living
together bound to each other for our very existence.
I did not know what to expect with this music but had a
very nice introduction to the artist. She was kind, thoughtful and so
respectful of my position in life. I am sure that Seay would be a pleasure to
meet and discuss her music and the environment. How it all ties together would
be different for each individual but we all cannot deny the common denominator,
life and the earth fit together like a hand in glove.
In
The Garden is a triumph for the artist and being alive
on this great planet. The message is clear, concise, and delivered with so much
elegance and distinction that you simply cannot ignore it.
5/5
Stars
Key
Tracks: Beautiful Earth, Oceanus, We Are One
Tracks:
01. Beautiful Earth
02. Dream
03. Oceanus
04. In the Garden
05. We Are One
06. Hearts Afire
07. Anima Mundi
08. The Golden Spiral
09. I Will Love You Still
10. Seraphim (Breath of the Angels)
11. Full Moon Sonata
12. Into the Blue (Oceanus Reprise)
Tracks:
01. Beautiful Earth
02. Dream
03. Oceanus
04. In the Garden
05. We Are One
06. Hearts Afire
07. Anima Mundi
08. The Golden Spiral
09. I Will Love You Still
10. Seraphim (Breath of the Angels)
11. Full Moon Sonata
12. Into the Blue (Oceanus Reprise)
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
Founder of:
May 19, 2016
Review
Provided By New Age Music Reviews