Release Date: October 3, 2026
"A Vibrant Journey Through Sound"
Victor Towle plays acoustic and electric guitar and guitar synthesizers, and he composed and produced his latest recording, Waiting For Today.
Brian Hunter engineered and mixed the nine tracks at The Mousetrap Recording Studio in Denver, and David Glasser mastered them at Airshow Mastering in Boulder.
I explored Victor and his guitar playing back in July when I featured the title track. His playing is fluid, consistent, and quite beautiful. Now I can hear the finished product.
“Waiting For Today” begins the nine-track journey. It establishes an immediate sense of rhythm, with fine picking and resonating notes. Hearing an acoustic guitar can be an eye-opener for how powerful it can be. The volume is set perfectly to bring out all the colors and textures that the strings can produce in one track.
“Coffee In Tangier” sets another mood in motion, starting with a slower tempo, then a gradual rhythm that backs the poignant placement of clear, precise notes. Thinking about a relaxing setting in the countryside, sipping on a coffee, can give a person pause. That's what good music can do. I'll take this cup of java any time and any day on this menu.
“Trying To Explain” has a thoughtful feeling. Communicating through instrumental music is an art. Here Victor melds acoustic and electric guitars. You can hear the synth effects in the electric parts, and they complement the acoustic picking quite nicely. Very tasteful and expressive.
“Brisk Golden Walk” picks up the pace to match the track title, driven by focused acoustic guitar. The picking is rapid at times but never flashy, always rhythmic, and very tasteful. I appreciated the lower-end bass notes for a more textured foundation and as a springboard for the higher notes. I also noted how you don’t hear the common squeaking of the strings when an acoustic guitar is played. Very skillful.
“All That I Have Left” has a nice orchestral background as the acoustic guitar brings absolute beauty to your senses. This is a slow, purposeful mover that makes a statement in both figurative language and auditory.
“Mellow Mischief” is an interesting title. I think it refers to his guitar playing on the track. But it depends on the individual listener. The guitar sounds have some very cool transitions. It changes from acoustic bliss to a more jazz-inflected track as it moves on. Here again, the background has an ongoing orchestral background where he drops all those wonderful notes over the top of it, so beautifully done.
“Lingering In The Long Shadows” is the longest track, running at 5:23. This demonstrates the guitar's consistency in shifting and layering different sounds into one cohesive track. I hear jazz influences again and love it. Taking a new age concept and blending more genres into the mix makes for a lively, interesting listen. As the title suggests, there are long, shaded parts, and the guitars' resonating notes linger in a very good way. As it reaches the end, it again transitions into a different vibe of acoustic delights without losing the jazz feel.
“Wondering Home” is similar in length to the previous tracks, differing by just two seconds. So instead of wandering, we are wondering. The wordplay gives you a reason to stop and think about what that could mean for you, the listener. The guitar tones and textures have an atmospheric, almost dreamlike quality that pulls you into this world of sound. Victor’s mastery of the guitar's many facets is on full display once again, and he creates consecutive instrumental masterpieces. Fully engaging and simply beautiful.
“Soft Furnishings” winds down this guitar-driven journey. It is one of the shorter tracks; however, it reminds you of all the wonderful music you just heard and why you would want to hear it all again. The mix of fine picking, clear, crisp notes, and the floating background layer comes together into another complete audio offering. These “Soft Furnishings” of auditory pleasure reach new heights in every track, and it ends appropriately with an invitation to really “hear” the music.
Waiting For Today is more than just an exceptional recording—it's an invitation to immerse yourself in a vibrant world of sound. Victor Towle conjures a literal orchestra from his guitar, painting each track with bold colors, textures, and emotion. If variety is the spice of life, then this album is a feast for the senses, crafted to captivate and delight. Step into Victor’s sonic landscape and discover new shades of beauty with every listen.
Keith “MuzikMan”
Hannaleck-New Age Music Reviews Founder
October 3, 2026