MUSIC REVIEWS
By Chuck Diliberto
Two Moons
Torchlight Creek
Torchlight Creek Music
In “Two Moons”, composers Ken Hill (guitar and synthesizer) and Dan MacCallum
(flute and synthesizer) immersed themselves into a musical odyssey that searched
for meanings and answers. This was not a cerebral search though. It was more of
a journey where feelings, intuition, and an _expression of soul led the way.
Their music conveyed a sensual priority where all was sacred and beloved. Each
of these composers exhibited a natural ability to allow their compositions to
penetrate the heart zone.
The music was introspective, relying more on exploring the inner realms of
consciousness than venturing outward into the material world. Contemplative
synthesizer soundscapes resonated in baroque choruses that combined with an
ethereal mixture of soulful flute playing and inquiring guitar fills.
The music emanated from another dimension, overflowing with so much feeling and
grace that it poured into the here and now to titillate our senses to listen.
The soul dynamics of the music were infectious but never overstated. Each song
unobtrusively permeated the consciousness, gently flowing to merge with our
feelings.
It was obvious that Hill and MacCallum were both trained and skilled musicians.
Their application of their skills created a musical opus that was truly original
without being forced or faked. They were not trying to make a statement about
how good they were as musicians. They took this opportunity to communicate the
intangibles and the invariables in their lives without pretension or posturing.
The music stood as a signpost to Hill and MacCallum’s muse, uninterested in
producing something commercial, and, also having the courage to explore the
hidden recesses of their soul and consciousness. “Two Moons” is a very beautiful
offering that deserves a full listen.
For more information, please see
www.torchlightcreek.com
Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai
(Volume I)
Kitaro
Domo Records
It can be said that the experience gained along the journey of the Spiritual
path leads to an infinite wisdom of soul and being. This saying aptly describes
Japanese composer and musician Kitaro. Kitaro has always sought out the steps of
the Journeyers before him, looking to interpret their Spiritual quests through
his own experience and music.
His thirst for world peace and harmony has taken him to sacred places all around
the planet. Each of these sacred places resonated with the events that
previously took place there. This resonance has become Kitaro’s muse of
inspiration, compelling him to create music that has captured the majesty,
grace, and awe of those sacred sites.
In “Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai” Kitaro embarked on a Spiritual pilgrimage to the
island of Shikoku, Japan. There on the island he revisited the temples that
Buddhist holy man Ku-Kai visited more than 1,100 years ago. The music is steeped
with reverence and magic. Each musical passage is delicately unwound as guitars
and synthesizers merge modern soundscapes with the ancient bell sounds from the
sacred temples of Shikoku. This musical blend stretched out into divine choral
chanting that harkened the invisible nature of Spirit, timeless and omnipresent.
Kitaro’s own Spiritual growth gently emanated through every note. His compassion
for all peoples of the world shined brightly in the same way a mother would
nurture her newborn baby. You could feel the unconditional love supporting the
movement and the meaning of his music, drawing from the energy that is the heart
of love. Kitaro has shown again an amazing natural propensity to dispense
meditative, introspective, reflective, and soothing music. This is a must have!
For more information, log onto website
www.domo.com
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