This is the fifth album released by Holland Phillips, a multi-instrumentalist from Ohio. The theme of the album is the idea that life is full of circles, and the idea of vibrations (hertz) as a fundamental frequency of life that relates to meetings, connections, feelings, and love. The album explores those resonances.
The instrumental songs on the album include piano, synthesizer, woodwinds, brass, bass, harpsichord, and a range of percussion instruments. Phillips plays acoustic and electric guitar on two cuts. Guest musician Paul Christensen plays saxophones on two songs. Phillips integrates sounds from keyboards from the early 70s and 80s, like mini-Moogs, to add unique sounds.
Track 4 “The Journey” is reminiscent of Tangerine Dream material. The percussion in the songs keeps the energy flowing without becoming overwhelming.
This album has songs that would work well in ritual settings, for circle castings and closings. Some may use the entire album for background to a ceremony. The music will definitely appeal to people who enjoy sounds that lean toward neo-classical but with rhythm and modern melodic sensibilities.