Release Date: June 2, 2023
Label: Independent
The cover art is colorful, with giant crystals and the light
beam shining down. The person standing there looks so tiny in comparison to the
wonderment they are witnessing,
So, the challenge for anyone with the harp as a lead instrument
is to create an accessible group of tracks with enough variance so that many
listeners would stop and listen. Over the years, Peter has accomplished that
with diverse selections on his recordings.
An excellent example of that diversity is “Cosmic Lover,” which
has a jazz flavor with some lovely vocals. It proves that the harp can fit into
any genre if played correctly. It is the gentle, inviting sound that allows
that to happen.
I am sure it must be a complex instrument to master and then be
able to create music that most people would feel pleased to hear. If you ever
watch any of the old Marx Brothers movies and see how the crazy Harpo would
stop and play, it was the only time he looked serious during filming. That told
me that concentration is vital when playing any instrument; however, the harp
differs exceptionally from your typical guitar, bass, and drums.
I appreciate all kinds of music and admire the people that
create it; in this case, I am amazed at how Peter can do this album after
album. There are so many elements that merge on Mystic Voyager. To give
proper credit, this is an excellent amalgamation of new age, jazz, and world.
It is primarily instrumental, with the touch of female vocals to give it that
extra layer of rhythm and beauty. The harp accentuates everything, but in this
case, everything else heightens the harp’s color and absolute perfection.
There are not many things that life offers that are perfect;
well, here is that time that it is. Every track is entirely different from the
one you just heard. That will keep your interest and make you curious about the
next track. For my ears and taste, that is what I live for. All the eclectic
albums you can enjoy do not always turn out to be unique. In the case of Peter
Sterling and Mystic
Voyager, it is unique; all of his work is. Add another to the
list.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-NAMR Founder
May 4, 2023
Tracks:
1. Invocation 4:22
2. Night Wind 4:39
3. Cosmic Lover 4:44
4. Across the Great Divide 5:47
5. Bahia Del Sol 6:22
6. The Long Cold Winter 4:49
7. Light of Your Love 5:17
8. Angels Ascending 3:39
9. Wings Of Light 3:15