Release Date: September 20,
2019
Label: Nix Records
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I love the way this album started
with “Gravity.” It is an energetic opener and just the perfect setting to get
your pulse to rise. It makes it rise in a chill kind of way, the only way John
knows how, with thumping dance-like beats and a layer of keys that invite you
on this magic carpet ride of music. I absolutely love it. I made it my Spotify
Playlist pick without a second thought.
If I had been born during a
different decade, I think I would have lived in the dance halls filled with
trance and thumping beats. But alas folks, I am a rocker at heart that happens
to enjoy a wide variety of music and I have a true appreciation of any creative
process. Music just happens to be my sweet spot that I derive so much happiness
and peace through. It serves as the looking glass into my soul, the mirror of
my true self. Speaking of that, check out “Reflection,” it’s an epic ride on
the clouds that brings you peace and makes your heart smile.
With music that portrays
the Rhythm of Life,
what more could I possibly ask for? The eleven tracks encompassing this
recording shines the light on a very talented and creative human being. He wants
to impart all of these sounds, textures, and colors into one beautiful package
for us to consume. I think there is a lot of crossover appeal with this release
as well, not fitting into a neat little box but a broad scope covering new age,
chill, ambient, and contemporary instrumental slots on your streaming stations
all over the planet.
I appreciated the nice gentle
touches of the piano with the other key layers and beats swooshing in and out,
creating a colorful tapestry of instrumental bliss. It comes together very
nicely and I am sure this kind of project takes a while to put together
considering it is one person doing all the composing.
The maestro is 7and5, the alter
ego of John Nixon, a brilliant instrumentalist, and composer that knows how to touch
your soul with his music. I say play it again maestro! I can’t wait for the
next album in 2020!
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
September 26, 2019
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Tracks:
01. Gravity
02. Take Me Back
03. Air Meets Water
04. So It Begins
05. While the Rain Falls
06. Wildflower
07. Rhythm of Life
08. Reflection
09. Paradise
10. Heartbeat
11. A New Horizon
Tracks:
01. Gravity
02. Take Me Back
03. Air Meets Water
04. So It Begins
05. While the Rain Falls
06. Wildflower
07. Rhythm of Life
08. Reflection
09. Paradise
10. Heartbeat
11. A New Horizon