Release Date: January 16, 2026
Label: A-Train Entertainment
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Venturing into my sixth listen from
2002, The Wishing Well, highlights its enduring appeal. Connecting with
Pamela, Randy, and Sarah Copus through emails and interviews deepens my
appreciation for their music’s emotional depth and musical qualities. I would
encourage others to explore this album.
It
is the key that always opens another door to another world, an alternate
universe that invites you to feel calm, reflect, and relax. It’s always a
welcome respite from the overstimulating world of media and news we are subject
to these days.
“Overture:
The Restless Heart” begins with orchestral textures and beautiful wordless
vocalizations, then moves to an entrancing flute and acoustic guitar. The
violin strings then enter the composition, creating another mesmerizing layer
of sound to captivate you.
“Three
Wishes” provides an acoustic piano introduction, then a layer of synths for
that orchestral touch. The dreamy layered sequences always seem to find a place
in their compositions; it’s where the stories are built from. This is a
beautiful lullaby to tuck away your day before drifting off into a deep sleep.
'Twilight'
features gentle harp notes that softly reach out to your consciousness,
inviting you to settle into a calming nighttime mood. The angelic melodies
guide you into a relaxed, carefree state, washing away stress and hurried
thoughts, making it an ideal track for unwinding.
“The
Spiral of Heaven” is the perfect segue from the previous track. The piano
tinkles as the synth layer calls out, sparking curiosity and wonder about the
journey ahead. The flute enters with its magical tones, inviting you to feel as
if you fell into a story unfolding, inspiring awe and fascination.
“Dream
Chasers” is another logical progression in the sequence of these tracks. The
uplifting sounds and wordless vocals disarm you immediately. The acoustic
guitar lines resonate, pulling you in as the flute begins its call to your
sense of wonder once again. The piano’s gentle notes further enhance the
picture being painted in your mind. The upbeat tempo brings you joy and a smile
that lingers. Melodic intersections of instruments combine for absolute beauty.
“Moon
Lore” brings the magic of this music into the light once again. When you look
at the track titles and think about it just for a moment, you are already on
your way into the world being created before you. Lore and magic are what these
compositions are all about, and this is another perfect example of how the
Copus family pulls you into their stories and never lets go. The flute is key
here.
“A
Safe Harbor” for us all awaits in this wonderful music. That says it all in
words and music. The instrumentation is superbly rendered, and the angelic
vocalizations create a sense of warmth and reassurance, inviting you into a
“safe” place filled with love and comfort, like a gentle embrace.
Another
perfect segue is “On the Wings of Angels” as you get your wings and ascend into
the heavens above. We all have our wings, and the ability to let go and let
them spread is the key. The music will help you do that. A lovely bed of synth
is laid down, with the flute and guitar adding their distinctive ambiance. The
essence of simplicity and just being is captured and embraced here.
“Bellehaven”
feels like a warm blanket covering me as the acoustic guitar and harp lead me
into another time and place I gladly enter. As we get closer to when this
magical book closes, you feel grateful for this musical divinity and how it
makes you think, and this is yet another highlight of this recording.
“Savitri’s
Dream” is the longest track at 4:01. It gives us all a little more to savor the
excellence of this musical journey. The layers of piano, orchestrations, and
synths merge for sheer beauty and solace, creating a space within your own
space. The power and grandeur of the music of 2002 is nicely encapsulated in
this curtain closer.
The
Wishing Well
is another masterpiece of new age instrumental recordings. If you enjoy
instrumental music that can create an enhancing mood, this will be your one-way
ticket to a trip you’ll want to take again. It awaits your beckoned call. Push
play.
Keith
“MuzikMan” Hannaleck-NAMR Review Founder
December 11, 2025
Tracks:
01. Overture: The Restless Heart (4:37)
02. Three Wishes (3:35)
03. Twilight (3:17)
04. The Spiral of Heaven (3:50)
05. Dream Chasers (3:56)
06. Moon Lore (3:40)
07. A Safe Harbor (3:53)
08. On the Wings of Angels (4:01)
09. Bellehaven (3:10)
10. Savitri’s Dream (4:01)
