Album description
“Colors of Japan” is the first album released by Nick Beman, aka Nicklas Björkman. The project originated when one of his musical friends on the internet came back from a trip to Japan and showed him the wonderful places he’d seen. Inspired by the pictures Nick wanted to give them life, and also explain the emotions that emerged for him as his affection for for japanese culture and nature grew.
Emotional pads, atmospheric musical landscapes, written with both western and eastern influences. “Colors of Japan” starts off as a more chillout oriented album but transcends into ambient / soundtrack after a few tracks.
Close your eyes for a moment, and let the music take you on a journey to a special place of Nicklas heart.
Here’s a bit what others have thought about the album:
AMAdea Records
Nicklas Björkman punctuates his musical vision with various types of percussive accents in these glossy, ethereal, soul enveloping songs that invite you to create a private space where you can totally relax and open up to a pastiche of dreamlike experiences and imaginary adventures that are truly magical.
His new CD “Colors of Japan” is an awesome album filled from start to finish with music that is simply stunning. One can feel as well as hear a variety of intricate sound vibrations as they manifest through the soul and hands of a masterful musician who deeply understands the complexities of New Age music and embraces them with a synergy that is truly unique.
“Colors of Japan” is exquisite, exciting & innovative. Highly Recommended!
- AMAdea Records, BULGARIA
Bruce Gall, “Sunday Synth” arfm.co.uk
The music on this album gives me the feeling of the paradox that can exist within city life. There may be thousands, perhaps millions, of people in a city and yet it can be the loneliest place.
There’s a melancholic sense to “Colors of Japan. The music is slow of pace, generally, with ambient textures (think Harold Budd) complimented with piano and synth strings. There are gorgeous melodic passages throughout (”The Heart Of A Powerful Empire” and “Templespirit” for example) that sets this ambient album above many others.
I get the impression that the artist has gone to great lengths to create these carefully crafted mini-masterpieces.
The sign of a good album is when the listener can identify with the theme or story behind the music.
Certainly night-time listening material. And, as an added bonus, the final track is a haunting, whispered vocal piece. A little surprise end to a high quality CD. Recommended listening.
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