Label: Mobius Media Works
More Now Everywhere is Andy Mitran’s first solo venture. The focus is on the present moment,
or, as the reference to subtitles suggests, Private Chambers of Presence. His
inspiration comes from The Power of Now, a book by Eckhart Tolle, whose
writing has had a profound impact on him. So much so that he frequently
revisits the book, and now his ultimate tribute is the eleven tracks on this
recording.
I would consider this recording to be Contemporary New Age Instrumental World Fusion.
I believe including a list of all the instruments on each track will help one realize how complex this can be and, in turn, appreciate how it all comes together.
These are complex compositions with the longest running at 7:48 (The Woven Path) and the shortest at 4:11 (Breakers). You quickly realize that this music is much more than time for relaxation and introspection; it can be a tool for meditation, taking those aspects to a deeper level of understanding. This is what any artist creating this type of music could hope for.
“Shape Shifting” begins with several layers of sound emerging: piano, harp, synth, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and synth bass. The elegance of the piano is enhanced by the other instruments, as its shape shifts into your consciousness, and your journey of self-transformation begins, living in the moment within the music.
“Ocean and Sky” is an immediate connection with nature and all its wonders. This track includes acoustic hand percussion, marimba, djembes, fretless bass, guitars, synths, choir, Rhodes electric piano, and brass. The fretless bass always catches my ear in a poignant way; its sound is unmistakably unique. The brass adds a worldly element to all the other aspects. And the acoustic hand percussion gives a certain Latin flavor along with marimba and djembes. This is definitive instrumental fusion with a core new age concept and belief held by the artist.
“Atmosphere” is composed of synths, guitars, marimbas, and an electric Rhodes piano. This sounds a bit simpler than the previous tracks; however, its layers are quite beautiful. This contrasts with moving from one style and trajectory to another without losing the main concept and still holding your attention. I think the track title is fitting for the music in many ways and exemplifies how music is another atmosphere we can all enjoy and gravitate toward.
“Breakers” uses piano, bass, drum set, Rhodes electric piano, marimba, guitars, and synth. It begins with a soft piano, then morphs into a jazz-inflected rhythm and sound. The pace is slow to medium with enhancements from each instrument placed perfectly as the piano takes the lead. The bass is quite prominent as well. And let’s not underestimate the importance of the synths on every track. The marimba can also transform a track into a Latin-influenced jazz sound; however, that is only one part of the overall sound here.
“Emergence” has piano, harp, synth bass, synths, guitars, strings, marimba, brass, reeds, bells, and hand percussion. The strings lend a beautiful ambiance to the mood and tones being set by the other instruments. The reeds and bells are new and add to the sound’s complexity. By this time, many things have likely emerged from within thanks to the guiding light and principal thought behind this music.
“To See” includes the piano, synths, strings, bass synth, guitars, brass, bells, and choir. Along with what you have come to expect and enjoy throughout these tracks, the wordless choir enters, giving the track a heavenly beyond-the-realm essence. This is a logical transition from the previous track, as you emerged and now see everything clearly. The brass adds a nice touch, as do the strings and the strong bass lines. The subtle guitar has its place as well, merging with this incredible arrangement of music, colors, and textures. Yet another beautifully composed piece of instrumental fusion.
“Isolata” is Italian for “Isolated.” Synths, accordion (makes its debut), percussion, strings, brass, guitar, synth, and basses are included. This shifts significantly in mood and meaning depending on the title. However, it doesn’t necessarily imply something sad; being isolated may just be what you need to focus on, restore your energy, and reset for another day. The strings (cello specifically) are strong here, as the accordion adds another element and texture, offering a color heretofore unexperienced. This made total sense to me because of the track title and the way the meaning can differ for each listener.
“Memory Road” features the piano, drum set, acoustic bass synth, marimba, brass, synths, and electric guitars, offering another entirely new twist to the overall sound. This is also a logical conceptual transition from the previous track. As the isolated focus can lead you down the road to memories. The piano sounds very bright and rhythmic, and the electric guitar lines have a definite jazz sound as the other elements come into focus and, rather quickly, as all the others do. This was one of my favorites for its melody and tempo.
“More Than Once” includes the frame drum, talking drum, udu, guiro, Chilean bombo, marimba, synths, guitars, strings, reeds, brass, and acoustic bass. As you can see, additional elements are coming into focus here, particularly in the percussion. Here is where the world-fusion sound reaches its fruition in an exceptional way. All I could think of while listening was the jazz known as the “Quiet Storm.” The combination of instruments, rhythms, color, and the cool breeze of jazz and Latin influences flowing throughout brought me back to when I first discovered light jazz fusion.
“The Woven Path” is significant in its meaning, and this time, the inclusion of Tibetan bowls brings that to the forefront of the thought process. Also, the piano, concert harp, synth bass, synths, brass, choir, and chimes and bells play their part in the ongoing development of this track. This is the critical composition clocking in at 7:48. Its significance in word and deed cannot be understated. The path of this music, from the beginning, brings you to this point near the end. The piano, always there holding its own, as the beginning core instrument in several tracks, leads the way as the others follow once again. The brass is smooth as it calls out to you, and it links the other sounds quite nicely as it arrives at different junctures. The beauty and elegance of this music shine again, as they have throughout, and with nearly eight minutes of running time, there is not a moment when you feel there is nothing new to discover or to transition to.
This is literally “The Last One,” and the shortest track at 3:17. To end this musical journey, the piano begins, then the cello joins, followed by added layers of viola, synth bass, harp, strings, brass, and reeds. Short and sweet, compared to all the previous tracks, it seems fitting to close this out with a briefer, more compact look at the distinguished artistry and multitude of talents at one man’s command: Andy Mitran.
More Now Everywhere stands as a significant achievement and a truly remarkable debut solo release. Stepping out of one’s comfort zone to pursue something entirely new—and allowing it to evolve organically—requires courage, perseverance, and patience. After two years of dedicated effort, the result is a work that not only showcases Andy Mitran’s talents but also rewards both the artist and his audience.
Keith
“MuzikMan” Hannaleck-New Age Music Reviews Founder
May 15, 2026
Originally Published: January 2025
Tracks:
01. Shape Shifting 6:36
02. Ocean and Sky 6:23
03. Atmosphere 6:52
04. Breakers 4:11
05. Emergence 5:19
06. To See 7:05
07. Isolata 4:54
08. Memory Road 5:30
09. More Than Once 4:38
10. The Woven Path 7:48
11. The Last One 3:17
