Postcard from Cape Cod - Relaxing Piano Solos
This newest release from Silvard consists of eleven romantic piano compositions dedicated to Cape Cod, her ocean, and to all the life forms that make this special place their home. Silvard declares that we must do everything necessary to preserve the natural beauty of the Cape and its marine environment for future generations to behold and treasure. Gentle ocean sounds occasionally can be heard on this series of impromptu freeflow tracks. As the tape rolls, Silvard begins playing what he feels flowing through him. Without consciously controlling form or duration, the resulting melodies are deeply spiritual and moving. Not only a musical postcard from the Cape but a relaxing meditational journey to a land of lapping waves, summer rain, ocean spirits and a cozy nap in the dunes after an intriguing whale watch, this is collection of "notes" to enjoy over and over. --Ming Yuan, Spirit Of Change, Sept/Oct, 2000For his fourth album, pianist Silvard chooses the natural beauty and marine environment of Cape Cod, Mass., to sketch his memories with the keyboard. Using a free-flow process, he opens his mind to the inspiration that comes to him. "It is as if the music is being played through me," he says. "I become the instrument, whereby the piano is merely an extension of my own body. This results in impromptu compositions that I have never played or heard before." Akin to the music of George Winston and David Lanz, Silvard offers tributes to sparkling waters with "Nantucket Sound" and "Ocean Spirits." Under lots of sustain pedal, the notes join in flowing harmony on "Nap in the Dunes" and the tender "Lullaby." As a Boston marine biology professor and resident hotel and restaurant entertainer, Silvard combines his love of the ocean and music on Postcards From Cape Cod. --Ted Cox, New Age Retailer, September, 2000