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‘Macabre’ new album by Steve Orchard in Peaceful Radio Show 1515

7 November 2022 Artists

 

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‘Macabre’ finds Steve Orchard in a slightly darker mood, conjuring stormy skies
and mysterious shadows. However, the music is never dark or threatening.
Indeed, despite its overtones (and undertones) the music remains firmly in the
realm of the melodic we’ve come to expect from Steve Orchard. While not the
uplifting ‘sunny days’ style of some of his earlier works, Macabre is instantly
captivating with a strong sense of depth and identity.
There is nice variation here, some interesting rhythms, melodies and atmospheric
interludes with titles that perfectly reflect this more ‘earthy’ of subjects, no cosmic
ramblings here. While it may seem a contradiction to say about someone’s whose
music is always so ‘musical’, Macabre is a much deeper, more complex musical
excursion than previous outings.
Steve retains the knack of being able to conjure up moods, whether it be his
ambient excursions, his new age albums or something subtly a little deeper and
darker. ‘Macabre’ perfectly reflects a mood of the macabre, of halloween, without
ever venturing into cliche. Recommended!

TRACK LISTING

1. Macabre (7:47) 2. Marie Celeste (6:12)
3. Lady in Grey (4:46) 4. Ghost Train (4:12)
5. Dark Angel (5:48) 6. Haunted Piano (3:10)
7. The Divide (5:10) 8. Phantom Drummer Boy (5:16)
9. Stay Close to the Candle (4:44) 10. Seance (5:24)
11. The Clairvoyant (6:26) 12. Wiccan Trinkets (4:37)

(Total album time 64:00)

Composed, performed, arranged and produced by Steve Orchard.

Digital Mastering by David Wright
Published by Notting Hill Music/Kobalt Music

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