Peter Kater
"Air" is one of the four-part Elements Series by pianist/composer Peter Kater. It is interesting to note that "Water" and "Fire" are completely acoustic, and "Earth" and "Air" are much more ambient and embellished.
"Air" features piano, vocals, electronics, penny whistles, oboe, soprano saxophone, bamboo flute and soprano flute. The CD is comprised of four lengthy pieces that were created to transport the listener to a place of beauty and peace.
The track, "Wings of Sound", is more than twenty minutes of soothing ambient music that, although calm, has the sweep of a soundtrack - perhaps to accompany a sunset or watching birds effortlessly floating in the sky. "Flying Dream" is sixteen minutes of bliss. Ambient and ethereal, it's so easy to just let your mind drift away. The wordless vocals and layers of sounds envelop the minimalist piano and carry you off to a dreamland. "All Souls" is mostly electronic, but the flutes, whistles, and piano occasionally bring the heavenly sounds back to earth. "Heaven's Gate" sustains the mood of serenity with piano and magical oboe.
The "Elements Series" is an amazing achievement in peaceful, uplifting music. Treat yourself to a relaxing vacation for the mind without having to buy a plane ticket! Recommended.
