Blue Wolf Reviews

Tag: landscapes

  • Sonic Landscape

    Sonic Landscape

    The latest release from the Song Gardeners, pop duo Corrie Dunn and Mary Gospe Sonic Landscape ask a time old question over the eight song of feeling the energy, healing the issues and listening to the world around us as we can hopefully live in harmony in the not too distant future.

    It is in essence catchy, up-tempo and message driven with a hope that mankind can move past the tragedy that surrounds us on a daily basis to look toward the greater good; Peace.

    Present is a track full of energy pulsating with a solid base rhythm which is followed by two songs, both of which have been released as singles.  Send Love To Everyone (Heal the Divide) is a prayer to mankind to forgive, to stop taking sides.

    Talking to Trees is a lovely whimsical little song that encourages a return to nature, to sit under a tree, to hug a tree, to share and understand hopes and dreams as only a deep connection to nature can deliver.

    Snazzy percussion with deep bass lead in More of This a new up-tempo song in celebration of the future that contains more of holding hands, babies precious first smiles, dancing to a seductive beat, enjoying the rhythm, the joy, and happiness. More of this please is wished in the wonderfully, hopeful lyrics.

    Looking at the rules of life and what never changes, is the catchy Future Lives followed by April Sky; a prayer asking the heavens to keep us safe and sound, while we are able to enjoy and dream of things wondrous under an April Sky.

    The simple lyrics to The Little Things celebrate all the little things that bring joy, put smiles on faces and add a light to a day which all help make the world a far better place.

    Within brings a refreshing collection of songs delivered in what has become The Song Gardeners signature style, New Age Pop, to a delightful conclusion. Their music, has hints of 1960’s folk music, prayerful lyrics which can very easily become a daily mantra, underpinned with a genuine desire to help spread love and understanding to the world.

    Sonic Landscape looks to a brighter, happier, future by using the healing power of music to reach out and send a message of love and peace to the world.

  • Mountains Made of Shadow, Anthems Made of Light

    Mountains Made of Shadow, Anthems Made of Light

    Simply made to sit down and enjoy, this latest album from Dan Kennedy is beautiful from beginning to end. In this collection he has focused on the simple pleasures of life such as a chilly morning, wintergreen, wildflowers and thankfulness, naming the songs after so much that goes to make up the quintessential essence of life and living.

    Delicate and pure the notes of this solo piano album reach out to offer a musical form of poetry which is rich in its intricacy of sound. Each of the tracks has a specific style allowing them to be stand-alone pieces and yet, like a good volume of poetry combining to present the overall ethos of the composer.

    Chilly Morning introduces the songs with a beguiling melody that captures the imagination immediately, embracing that fresh new look of the earth at a time like no other in its pure and perfect moment.  An intriguing piece is Backstory, a little more sombre and measured than the previous pieces, reflective of times lived and the tapestry of life. Ennio is another piece which changes the reflective mood yet again with an almost hesitant series of notes played, followed by a light, airy dancing series of chords to lift the heart and sooth the soul.

    Regardless of how or when you choose to listen to this music or what tracks resonate, as is the case with all music, this is one album which will hold its appeal for many years, as the pure simplicity captured is timeless. To compliment the album a wonderful digipak has been designed presenting quotes from such people as Emily Dickenson, Sappho and Leonard Cohen which fit perfectly with the simply perfect images on the cover design.

    For those who enjoy their music via the internet Kennedy has created a marvellous video of Backstory which shows the master creating poetry at the keyboard, with some glorious images captured to make the track one that will certainly become unforgettable.

    Pure, delicate and beautiful this fourth album from Dan Kennedy is perfection plus!