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Keli Woods illuminated the keys with enlightenment in his latest piano composition, Skies

Posted on 18 October 2023

Fans of Tom Odell, James Bay and Birdy won’t fail to be consumed by the latest piano composition, Skies, from the UK multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, Keli Woods.

If his voice accompanied this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert, I wouldn’t be coloured surprised, and that is only the start of the crossover appeal of this sombrely intimate yet juxtaposing strident release, which seamlessly amasses evocative momentum and flair with every intricately laid progression in the epic 6-minute progressive ballad.

Keli Woods’ experience as a monk lent itself effortlessly well to the powerfully metaphorical introspection within Skies. His ability to conjure vivid pictures in the mind with his deeply affecting lyrical prose is second to none. He may have missed out on West End stardom at the age of 11, but all paths, which included performing jazz band in a decommissioned ambulance in Swansea and living the late-night rock ‘n’ roll life, have led him to this point of proving the transformative force of music.

Listen to the live recording of Skies from Real World Studios via YouTube from October 18.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Million Dollar Dreams: Roanin keeps on reaching for his goals on ‘Perfect Picture’

Posted on 27 March 2021

As he eagerly drives towards the positive light away from the doom and gloom, Roanin unlocks the door and shows us into his ‘Perfect Picture‘ of peace and freedom.

Roanin Anwar aka Roanin is a talented Kurdish electronic music producer, DJ, songwriter, and composer, who was born in peaceful Sweden. He fuses that deep vibration about never giving up on what you want to achieve, as he breathes new life into our lives after the depressing last twelve months for the whole planet.

This is the story of having that feeling inside that you just can’t shake, as you see others veer from their dreams, you refuse to do the same and are only interested in driving toward the sun of enlightenment, where finances are incredible so you can live the life you want.

His vocals are honest and with a freshly tuned beat – this is a terrific track to turn on when you wake up each day – as the message is one of positive energy, away from the bad vibes which do more harm than good.

‘Perfect Picture‘ from Sweden’s electro-producer Roanin, sums up the current mood of the world as we look to keep those goals alive of living a comfortable life, that are fueled by the massacre of a year that has made so many of us jobless. With new opportunities on the way, this is the time to build up, so you can be stronger on your mountain of self-discovery.

Stream this track on YouTube and see his IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen