OCEAN REVIEWS (continued)
"Driven by the need to heal from the devastation of the horrific hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005, pianist/keyboardist and Native flute player Michael Brant DeMaria journeyed deep into the essence of Planet Earth's lifeblood, i.e. the oceans which surround us. The result is Ocean, a mesmerizing, fluid mixture of atmospheric ambient soundscapes and subtle Native flute/fusion influences and textures. As he did on the critically acclaimed Siyotanka, DeMaria brings discernible cinematic overtones to his layered keyboards and echoed piano, sometimes accompanied by haunting and plaintive flute melodies. By turns, meditative, serene, subtly dark, and softly mysterious, Ocean is an immersive album…Dive deep into this Ocean and discover your personal connection to our world's watery soul."
-Bill Binkelman, Zone Music Reporter
"Ocean...plunges us into a sea of tranquility, repose and well being - the sounds ply our body with quiet, hypnotic and ethereal themes, full of mystery...creating a landscape of exceptional beauty. It is a pleasure to hear this work that seeks the softening of our very being and allows us to venture into magical worlds away from our stressful day to day lives."
-A Ultima Fronteira
"There is an epic scale to this album, almost symphonic on some tracks and highly orchestrated - and all performed by one man!... Drift in your floatation tank to this and you will be truly in space...Yes, Ocean is very New Age, but I think it grows out of that and becomes an album which should appeal to those who listen to ambient and electronica. I could even imagine some imaginative DJs playing this in the chill out rooms to bring down ravers at the end of the night. Ocean is a worthy sequal to Siyotanka, and one that could be a huge hit. Highly recommended."
-Borderland Music Watch
"Ocean is intensely personal yet universal in its themes and scope. Michael DeMaria’s words in the liner notes help to explain the journey, yet leave much to the listener’s imagination and personal interpretation of the music. It’s a remarkable musical experience!"
-Kathy Parson of MainlyPiano.com
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