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Inspired by lockdown: ‘Kindred Spirits’ from pianist Craig Sutcliffe warms the heart

Posted on 12 November 2020

This is a wonderful instrumental-only full album from a pianist who was inspired by the words from a lady in the crowd. She told him to not keep this stunning music to himself and to get it out there into the world. He did just that. Who knew that playing a small Meditation Session would leave such a last impression.

‘Kindred Spirits‘ from pianist Craig Sutcliffe is a wonderful album that portrays so much peace and pureness. With a thoughtful melody in each song, we are taken on a journey that helps so much during these dark times.

This is the 5th studio release from Craig Sutcliffe and there are so many highlights here. The top tracks here are ‘Drift Away‘, ‘City Lights‘ and ‘Magical Life’. The marvelously created riffs are like a butterfly landing on your shoulder when you are sad. You forget about your worries for a few moments and remember that life has so many beautiful moments to enjoy.

”The inspiration behind the album was the many Kindred Spirits who come into our life and help us along our journey. Some stay for a short while and some forever.”- Craig Sutcliffe

Hear this lovely music on the Spotify page and find out more on Facebook.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Germany’s Felix Dreiser blends into the walls with earth-bending beauty on ‘Retrograde’

Posted on 24 October 2020

Felix Dreiser blends into the walls with earth-bending beauty on ‘Retrograde‘, a paradise of stunning music captivation, that has been created with such care and authenticity. This is an instrumental track that will give you peace of mind.

Cologne based composer and guitarist Felix Dreiser has that rare sound, one that is cinematic. The different layers that he puts out there is quite spell-binding. Unconventional improvisations are abundant, the difference here is that this is a master at work.

Felix says’ Retrograde‘ is a metaphor for freeing yourself from externally controlled forces that don’t full represent you or what you believe in deep inside. You need to be able to look at yourself in the mirror and this is the way forward. The only way to grow is to be free from those outside distractions. Getting stuck behind a big wall is not going to achieve anything and only block your way to really achieve what you are capable of.

‘Retrograde‘ from Felix Dreiser is an inspirational story of how you can remodel your life, brick by brick, day by day. This is a track like none other, the intricacies are quite spectacular. Following on from his debut releases ‘TIMA‘ and ‘A Hand Full of Colors‘ in late 2019, you get the feeling like this is an artist that flying high right now.

Click here for the Soundcloud link.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Lauren Kidd is brilliant on her new indie-folk single ‘Sunday’s Best’

Posted on 20 October 2020

Lauren Kidd is brilliant on her new indie-folk single ‘Sunday’s Best‘, a peaceful song about love that is of such beauty to listen to and heal with.

Queens, New York based singer-songwriter Lauren Kidd breezes in with a voice and style that makes you listen to twice. The former vocalist/guitarist of Clearview, the solo mission is now the ride for a while. This is an artist who can see the world clearer than most, experiences have made an old soul of someone so young. With a song that is so sweet, sad and inspiring at the same

‘Sunday’s Best‘ is a terrific song from the soulful Lauren Kidd and she sings with such passion. The undertone is soft but made with love, her vivid voice takes you to another world, you want to support her and hope that she finds that true love. That love that makes you smile, that person who is there when you are really need them.

Stay tuned for her debut album titled “Our Numbered Days”

Click here for the Spotify link.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen