Release Date: 2013
Label: Independent
Label: Independent
Chesne
is not the easiest artist to put in a category as he touches upon several
genres with elements of symphonic, world and overall difficult to describe ethereal
music that is both relaxing and challenging at the same time. To be more
specific coming from the challenging point of view, I mean in regards to
enlightening or an awakening within for a perhaps the tired and dulled spirit
one may have after a difficult time in life or just a hard day at the office.
The music is beautiful, serene and picturesque and you as the listener write
the story to all the instrumental tracks.
The lead off track “Invocation” sets the tone for the
entire recording. It runs over 5 minutes and brings a sense of calm to the
soul. I can see after listening to just one track why Chesne is so adept at
creating various soundtracks for any mood or occasion. The symphonic and
orchestral movements found on this release are truly a slice of heaven that you
can assimilate easily through your speakers. There is a lot going on in each
and every song and they somehow are able to mesh all the sounds into one living
breathing entity that just sweeps you away to another place, perhaps a spiritual
plane you have struggled to reach in the past. It becomes a one way non-stop
trip with all the benefits awaiting your mind, body and spirit to renew.
While “Invocation” initiates the sequence of events about
to unfold before you, tracks like “Flicker of the Glistening” take a journey
through the clouds and beyond the stratosphere and then lets you down easy
before the next track begins. “Lumiere Du Soleil” closes out this spiritual
journey with a different twist allowing some nice acoustic guitar to lead the
way. As Steven’s guitar takes you down yet another path of soul searching and
bliss, many other instruments become part of the mix to make it all complete.
Actually the only thing that is decidedly different in this track is the
prominent acoustic guitar, which is just as beautiful as everything else that
was presented prior on the recording.
They say beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, while
that is true; in this case it is the ears followed by the mind to the inner
spirit that becomes the all-inclusive keys to the kingdom. If you are into
practicing Yoga or just like to meditate or relax Moments from the Life Stories of
Strangers - Pt. 1 will get you there in a matter of minutes. As
a listener and lover of music I could appreciate all the time and effort that went
into making such a complex project. I do not think it would be any different
than creating a movie score or writing a full scale opera. All the elements and
most important factors are in place to make this a new age release that will be
appreciated for years to come. This is ear candy that transforms into chicken
soup for the soul.
5/5
Stars
Key
Tracks: Invocation, Flicker of the Glistening, Lumiere Du Soleil
Tracks:
1. Invocation
2. For When the Love Will Rain Down Upon You
3. Yorkietown
4. Flicker of the Glistening
5. Glory Story #2
6. Coaxed to Grow
7. Morning Hocket
8. Change, Your Oldest Friend
9. Lumiere Du Soleil
Tracks:
1. Invocation
2. For When the Love Will Rain Down Upon You
3. Yorkietown
4. Flicker of the Glistening
5. Glory Story #2
6. Coaxed to Grow
7. Morning Hocket
8. Change, Your Oldest Friend
9. Lumiere Du Soleil
Keith “MuzikMan”
Hannaleck-New Age Music Reviews Founder
June 29, 2014
Review
Provided By New Age Music Reviews