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Patrick O’Hearn – So Flows the Current
CD, Private Release, 2000

After being out of sight for quiet some years (except being a contributor to Steve Roach’s concept cd “The Ambient Expanse”), composer and multi-instrumentalist Patrick O’Hearn shows up again with a new, privately released album.

In contrast to the overall electronic works on Private Music and Deep Cave Records, “So Flows the Current” (the title is actually a metaphor of growth and the cycles of life to Patrick) shows a more maturing sound in comparison to his previous recordings.

In addition, it has more signs of an acoustic album as the mesmerizing synth-sounds have moved to the background. Next to the characteristic light piano playing and beautiful accompanying bass-chords, lots of shakers and some acoustic guitar have entered the stage, and even a cellist is heard on one track.

Overall, the “live-played” music radiates honest emotions, peacefulness and pleasant intimacy, with an occasional flair of melancholy (as heard in “Like so much lost time”).
It’s the spaciousness and subtlety found in O’Hearn’s simple melodies and rhythmic structures that makes “So Flows the Current” a very rewarding and enjoyable listen.

Website: www.patrickohearn.com

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