I've always been a fan of concept albums, and Arctic Sunrise by Kerani is one of the most interesting and unique ones I've encountered in a while. This icy theme fits well with her love of electronic music and synthesizers. I was captivated right from the start by Kerani's Vangelis-like synth textures that so beautifully evoke the vast frozen expanse of the Arctic and the first rays of the long-awaited sun. Sparse piano phrases and a whispered spoken-word interlude add to the sense of mystery. The third track entitled "Far Away From Home," is a truly epic ten and a half minute musical suite, which Kerani calls "the most dramatic and heart-wrenching piece on the album." This is quite a brilliant piece of music-making by Kerani - very impressive! I also loved the unique electronic textures Kerani used in the beginning of "Aurora Sky" to evoke its spectral beauty.
I cannot say strongly enough how impressed I am with the album Arctic Sunrise, and the talents of it's creator, Kerani. Her background as a film composer is evident in the ability to evoke such powerful imagery in the mind's eye through the music. Her feel for composition and arranging is stunning, as is her use of synthesizers for orchestration and ambient effect. While Kerani's foundation is as a pianist, I found it interesting how she uses it sparingly, almost like a spice in a recipe to add a particular flavor, rather than it being the main course. She also has an ear for when to bring in other musicians on acoustic instruments to accompany her. I have mentioned Vangelis as a reference point earlier, and it is not something I do lightly, considering the high esteem in which I hold him. Yet I have no doubt that listeners who enjoy Vangelis will find a lot to like in lush soundscapes of Kerani. Arctic Sunrise is a masterpiece of sonic storytelling.
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