Album Review

Black Sea Storm’s “İsmimi Bulutlardan Aldım” Album [Premiere]

Black Sea Storm, the enigmatic rock sensation, unveils their latest masterpiece, “İsmimi Bulutlardan Aldım” (I was named after the clouds). This album defies conventions, pushing the boundaries of music creation and reinventing the essence of artistic wanderlust.

Crafted amidst the captivating landscapes of Mexico, this nomadic creation is more than an album – it’s a testament to the unyielding spirit of creativity. From the bustling streets of Monterrey to the sun-kissed shores of Mazatlán, the rhythmic heartbeat of Culiacán to the soul-stirring aura of Querétaro, Black Sea Storm has woven the essence of these places into every note.

“Ismimi Bulutlardan Aldım” resonates with the belief that music, like clouds, forms in the celestial realms before cascading into human consciousness. A cosmic journey through the mindscape of these remarkable musicians, the album captures the harmonious dialogue between the ethereal and the earthly.

What sets this album apart is the audacious challenge undertaken by Black Sea Storm – to distill the essence of a full-fledged rock ensemble into a road-tripping adventure with minimal gear yet boundless passion. The result? Eight tracks that span only 23 minutes but carry a lifetime of emotion, experience, and musical innovation.

Black Sea Storm’s audial explorations have shattered technical barriers and created a unique synergy between their inner and outer worlds. The act of traversing the globe while creating music has lent an unprecedented depth to their sound – a sound that’s both deeply personal and universally resonant.

“Ismimi Bulutlardan Aldım” is more than an album; it’s an invitation to join Black Sea Storm on a voyage of the soul. So, brace yourself for an album premiere that’s a listening experience and a rendezvous with music’s primal essence.

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Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Mt. Kili Mt. Kili delivers quiet power and honest reflection on “The Noticer” (album)

Mt. Kili’s latest album, “The Noticer,” is a warm, contemplative acoustic folk album that finds beauty in the minutiae of life itself, as calm and bare as anyone would call it. Songwriter Rick Sichta of Asheville leads the project with delicate instrumentation and outspoken lyrics, bringing forth an experience that can be both personal and universal.

Recorded at Echo Mountain Studio in Asheville, the music is refined and mastered by Grammy Award-winning Julian Dreyer and David Glasser. The current lineup still embodies this vision, with Matt Shepard holding down a heavy rhythmic backbone and Laney Barnett’s violin and vocals rounding out the sound, creating emotion.

There is a story and emotion hidden within each track. The EP opens with “Don’t Start a War,” which opens contemplatively, begging for peace rather than war. The title track, “The Noticer,” exudes a sense of awareness and the beauty of watching life unfold. “The Rain Song” features a soothing, near-meditative vibe.

With a hopeful reflection, “The Road Isn’t as Long as It Seems” is about perspective and perseverance. “Her Song” is pretty much a musical love letter, and “Kyle” is defined by its character-driven narrative. With “The Weather Report,” the change of feeling is reflected, while “Scars “ and “Strawberry Fields” hint at memories and softening imagery. “All in Good Time” concludes the record patiently, a soothing sigh of comfort. “The Noticer” is a reflective album with a soft reminder that sometimes the smallest moments mean the most.