Comforting Waters

NewAgeMusic.nu host a recent Artist Interview with John Adorney to reveal insight about a world class performing music therapist, whose beautiful relaxing compositions could easily be termed Comfort Music.

John Adorney began with the  Beckoning  album, becoming an instant hit with New Age fans, likewise acquiring many listeners who simply adore the Contemporary Instrumental genre in the process. 

The Other Shore, Waiting For The Moon, & Trees of Gold  are his preceding albums that dispense the beloved classics we easily recognize from his relaxed musical signature.

The Fountain  is the newest release to showcase his reliable artistry in blending Electronic, Contemporary Instrumental and World music  while quenching the thirst for a wide variety of music lovers who depend on flowing song melodies for survival.

John Adorney wrote and produced the  11  songs for this album,  along with instrumentation of piano, keyboard, acoustic guitar, cello, and percussion.  Inclusive enrichment by female vocalist Daya Rawat, and African vocalist Marcel Adjibi, who wrote the lyrics, pleasantly enhance the project on a number of songs with their fluid harmonious voices.

The Fountain album takes an exploratory examination into music having an elemental influence from India and in the process, recreates the beloved John Adorney signature sound.  This mosaic showing the ancient footprint of India is an aesthetic treasure openly embraced by Western listeners, along with his broad multicultural audience.

The steady stream of rich colorful songs everyone has come to expect starts with  Safe Haven,  securing his uplifting brand of Contemporary, Electronic, and Instrumental fanfare with an ideal beginning.  The piano melody shines radiantly by administering a comforting theme in classic style while prescribing symphonic intermezzos along with lighter percussion and their clave counterparts.

Title song  The Fountain  is filled with the exotic touches of India, in an authentic sprinkle of spices that nicely compliments the mainstream Eastern entries.  Daya softly chants an Indian passage in the song as ethnic instrumentals accompany her, along with more traditional piano and acoustic guitar rhythms.

Comme Le Vent  is immersed with opulent vocals by both Marcel and Daya,  extending their reflections by a melody that seems to glow when placed alongside peaceful piano support to display all musicians as radiant.

Feather on the Wind  is a light picturesque blend of piano and symphonic instrumentals encircled by warm cello splashes of color.  Abundant percussion rhythms in  Echoes of Thunder  enhance an illuminating mid tempo groove melody, while  Even In Your Darkest Hour  hallmarks Daya singing a soft eloquent song of peace, comfort, and hope. 

The lyrics are cradled by lighter percussion and an array of symphonic refrains to endorse her all is well message.  An Ocean in the Drop  has percussion play a steady role during counter beat piano melodies classic tours up and down the keys. 

Silk and Stone  will become a favorite by the unique mosaic of multicultural sound excursions that transport you on a passport tour to many continents around the globe.  Your flight takes off with American hand clapping and bass drum rhythms before crossing the border into Latin countries percussion clave patterns.  Smoothly landing with an intriguing European groove feel and enchanting accordion entries pleasantly remind of our restful stop for coffee at the outdoor cafe.

If I were given the chance to create a trademark defining term for a new music genre that everyone could easily recognize for a new description reference, I would confidently term the compositions of John Adorney as Comfort Music.

The itinerary then moves into Middle Eastern style keyboard navigation before boarding acoustic guitar verses reminiscent of India.  Circling the globe by Southern route, Brazilian tempo celebrates the festivities before a final touchdown into John Adorney’s home country of America, arriving well relaxed by one of his more adventurous musical arrangements, in the luxurious comfort we have come to expect. 

Visit  johnadorney.com  here to sample The Fountain and Amazon.com to purchase here.  You can read our recent NewAgeMusic.nu Interview by clicking here.

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