Label: Milvus
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Hugo
Selles provides much of the instrumentation on The
Lonely Traveller, from his Psychic Equalizer project. Along with a host of other musicians Selles performs on piano, keyboards, and synths; electric
and classical guitar, drums, and vibraphone. He has also composed two movie
soundtracks along his journey. Selles has been a student of music and has
attained degrees and a wealth of practical experience.
This is expressionism to its fullest extent. The musical
canvas provided is as diverse as the people on the cover of the album. Of
course, this the whole point. There are no barriers creatively while creating a
crossover sound that is bound touch many listeners. The music touches upon the
spectrum of the human condition while growing up. The meaning, moods and
atmospheres could easily reflect the many changes we go through in life.
The Lonely
Traveller stirs the musical pot with new age, classical, jazz, and
rock. I think it’s a wonderful thing that one man could add each layer of
musical parts to each track and successfully create a cohesive entity.
A few of the tracks are workouts such as “Lovers Meet,”
“Mezuz,” my favorite track and “An Ocean of Changes 1-1V,” which is literally
filled with so many changes it is hard to keep track. Bordering on Acid
Jazz/Rock, it is a wall of sounds. “An Ocean of Changes V-V1” is lot shorter
and palpable for the average listener. Keep in mind however this is not music
made for the “average” listener. This is a thought provoking mind expanding
journey. A journey that I think you will find quite incredible knowing one man
created it on his own.
The
Lonely Traveller comes up in iTunes as Unknown Genre, now that
is befitting what this music offers the listener looking for originality. I
think any artist would take that as a compliment. The music cannot be
categorized because it stands on its own as a work of art and sincere
craftsmanship. There is true talent at work here and to think this is only the
beginning for Mr. Hugo Selles.
4/5
Stars
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
February 22, 2017
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Tracks:
01. Mezuz
02. An Ocean of Changes (I-IV)
03. The Lonely Traveller
04. Lágrimas
05. Adrift
06. Peña Labra
07. Flying over the Caucasus
08. Lovers Meet
09. A Collection of Marbles
10. An Ocean of Changes (V-VI)
11. A Visit to Adelaide
12. Nørrebro
13. Never Lose Hope (Bonus Track
01. Mezuz
02. An Ocean of Changes (I-IV)
03. The Lonely Traveller
04. Lágrimas
05. Adrift
06. Peña Labra
07. Flying over the Caucasus
08. Lovers Meet
09. A Collection of Marbles
10. An Ocean of Changes (V-VI)
11. A Visit to Adelaide
12. Nørrebro
13. Never Lose Hope (Bonus Track