Matt Johnson
Pianist ~ Composer
Teacher
Improvised Piano Music
Matthew's Yoga Music ~ Volume 8
60 minutes of Improvised Piano Music for yoga and times of reflection.
8 hours of music in 8 volumes
When I sat at the piano to create these pieces, an improvisational musical picture emerged. It was intriguing to hear the initial themes unfold into melodic and rhythmic variations throughout those captured "moments in time."
These are the musical moments I offer…for your yoga practice, for massage therapy or for your own personal times of reflection and contemplation.
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Recording Information and Credits
Title: Matthew's Yoga Music ~ Volume 8
Artist: Matt Johnson
Release Date: September, 2010
Produced, Engineered and Mastered by:
Matt Johnson
Record Label: Dolce & Nuit Productions
CD Numbers:
Volume 1: DNP0104-2
Volume 2: DNP0508-2
Volume 3: DNP0912-2
Volume 4: DNP1316-2
Volume 5: DNP1720-2
Volume 6: DNP2124-2
Volume 7: DNP2528-2
Volume 8: DNP2901-2
~UPC: 045011290125
Total Disc Time: 60 minutes (each disc)
Musicians:
~Matt Johnson, piano, harmony ball texture
Graphics created for this recording
REVIEWS
Album Review: Matthew's Yoga Music, Volume 8
Matt Johnson
2010 / Dolce & Nuit Productions
60 minutes
Review by Kathy Parsons
Matthew’s Yoga Music, Volume 8 is the last volume in a series of albums by pianist/composer Matt Johnson that feature 60 minutes of improvised piano music. This album is solo piano plus the occasional sounds of “harmony ball texture” (which sounds like delicate wind chimes) and is intended for yoga practice, massage therapy, “or for your own personal times of reflection & contemplation.”
I usually think of yoga music as being ethereal and ambient, which this music is not (mostly). While it is often quiet and contemplative, Johnson’s music also has plenty of substance, melody, and emotional expression. So, I would add that the album is also very suitable for pure listening enjoyment.
The album is divided into four 15-minute segments and each is distinctive in its own way. Matt Johnson offers all of his recorded music as free downloads from his website (www.mattjohnsonmusic.com), so you can try it out risk-free!
The album’s first segment begins with the sound of what could be light wind chimes tinkling in a gentle breeze. The piano comes in shortly with a very open, simple intro that leads into a series of somewhat more complex themes that flow from one to the next without breaking the serene mood.
The second segment also begins with the sparkling chimes before the piano enters with a series of chords that travel freely up and down the piano keyboard, often with open spaces between the passages.
The third segment is my favorite. More melodic, mysterious and dramatic, I find this one hauntingly beautiful and easy to get lost in. The last few minutes are powerful and give the closing moments a feeling of triumph before quieting at the end.
The fourth segment is also melodic and colorful with a steady, flowing quality. Warm as well as reflective, it seems to look inward - especially in the middle section - calming and soothing as it goes. During the last few minutes, the piece becomes more intense and passionate but is always very beautiful as well as inspiring.
I’m very much looking forward to reviewing the rest of this series (I’m working from the last volume to the first) by Matt Johnson. As I mentioned earlier, all of Johnson’s recordings are available as free downloads from his website, and they are also available for sale on Amazon, iTunes and CD Baby.