Release Date: May
15, 2017
Label: Independent
This is piano only music, based in the foundation of
contemporary instrumental and classical. It emerges as a finely presented new
age sound.
Rachel’s singularity is her greatest asset on this
recording. Likewise, her intent is to reach each “individual” listener is
successful. This individualism makes total sense, it fits the entire
presentation. While it is created for the masses, what you see is the artist on
the piano alone. And upon further inspection,
there is a mirror image of her looking out the window, subtle yet effective.
What happens is we get a window into a Wandering
Soul. A mirror image of her soul wandering from her physical body tells the
story before you even hit play.
This is a story played out on the piano with insight and
depth. The kind of emotion and soul searching that you can find within this
music, it is part and parcel of what get with this CD. The melodic tempo of the
tracks has a hint of sadness, yet the energy and joy of discovery enters the
equation. This is when the wandering comes to end as the soul is finally
“Finding Home.”
After listening to this kind of music for many years now I
find it fascinating how the titles coincide with the music and can make sense. All
you have to do is let it sweep you away, like a broom sweeps away the dust and then
particles float into the air, so can you. A billowing cloud of sound and
texture transports you as you become the story. The music can lead you down
that path to instant gratification. This is the kind satisfaction you find without
a price tag on it, free of any sort of remorse afterwards. From the beginning
to the end, this is a real spiritual kind of recognition.
That is the beauty of music like this. Solo piano played
with such grace and preciseness is resilient, timeless and moldable to each
listener. What a wonderful gift that Rachel is sharing. I for one certainly
appreciate it, every track. It helped me to center and relax like I need to…
and just like everyone else does. Give it a try you will be glad you did!
5/5
Stars
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
October 18, 2017
Founder of:
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Provided By New Age Music Reviews
Tracks:
01. Whisper In The Mist
02. Kingfisher
03. Why We Wander
04. Ember Warmth - Twin Peaks
05. Redemption
06. Spinning In The Sun
07. Wandering Soul
08. Nikko River
09. Mystery Of The Moor
10. Wandering Soul
11. Finding Home
Tracks:
01. Whisper In The Mist
02. Kingfisher
03. Why We Wander
04. Ember Warmth - Twin Peaks
05. Redemption
06. Spinning In The Sun
07. Wandering Soul
08. Nikko River
09. Mystery Of The Moor
10. Wandering Soul
11. Finding Home