Release Date: April
21, 2017
Label: RS Promotions/Heart
Dance Records
Phil Strickland is a Phoenix-based recording artist who
records under the pseudonym, Anaamaly.
In the video provided the artist introduces
his new album Urban Metta Vol. 1. He
came from a different genre as indicated by the title however what he does is take
all of his knowledge and influences from a different world and creates another.
His desire to make music that was beautiful and a backdrop
to his wife’s yoga classes became a reality once Urban Metta Vol. 1 was completed.
I was watching a documentary on musical artist Sheryl Crow and
she said that music changes the molecules in your body. I believe this to be
true, otherwise how else could you explain the waves of good feelings and
emotions a person can have when music is played? It also can change your brain
waves, and most certainly the music of Anaamaly does that. Another point of
interest is the fact that you do not have to be familiar with the sounds to
have a reaction. It works that way for me, particularly with any kind of
instrumental music created to connect you to a higher level of consciousness.
In addition, it surely can bring you there if you are in an unbalanced state of
being.
I do not think there are a lot of us on this plane of
existence walking around on higher level of consciousness. There is too much
noise and interference to allow that to happen on a large scale. If I ever
figure out a way to change that I will be sure to share it readily with my
brothers and sisters that enjoy this kind of music. Something prolific must
happen on a global scale spiritually for things to change. Music can help or literally
lead the cause.
Urban
Metta Vol. 1 is recorded by what you would call a non-traditional
musician and Anaamaly is the first person to tell you that in the provided
video. He comes from a world that is high tech, utilizing beats and electronic
sounds that are computer generated. This is very common however for one person to
take many sounds created in a digital world and to make it all a work of art is
another mountain to climb. This process takes a lot of talent and artistry and
cannot be underestimated.
I appreciate the value and presentation of this recording. All
the mystical sounds and whirling and whooshing of the synths that take you
away, it is like being swept off the ground and floating away on a cloud of relaxation.
There is simplicity in the purpose yet the music is a complex combination of
emotions and textures packaged into one bundle for you to unfold and absorb.
Every listener has a different vibration and aura thus the
music will take on colors that only that individual can see and feel. That is
the beauty and gift of instrumental music meant for meditation or for the background
for a yoga class. When a group of people
must concentrate, and go inward to attain a level of the spirit to achieve a
physical and mental balance that yoga requires, music can be a great tool.
Regardless of what you want to do with the music it does
offer a healing process that is either conscious or on a subconscious level and
for this listener that is wonderful thing.
4/5
Stars
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
March 26, 2017
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Tracks:
01. I Stand in My Own Power
02. I Walk Through the Fire
03. I Live in the Current Moment
04. I Embrace All Wisdom
05. I Love Unconditionally
06. I Am Grateful For...
07. I Am Lighthearted
08. I Am Perfect Either Way
09. I Am Awakened
10. I Am Surrounded by Abundance
11. I Am Healed on All Levels
Tracks:
01. I Stand in My Own Power
02. I Walk Through the Fire
03. I Live in the Current Moment
04. I Embrace All Wisdom
05. I Love Unconditionally
06. I Am Grateful For...
07. I Am Lighthearted
08. I Am Perfect Either Way
09. I Am Awakened
10. I Am Surrounded by Abundance
11. I Am Healed on All Levels