Peter Ormerod is a musician who creates music unlike anyone I have heard of before. I’m not going to go into detail but you can read about it if you are interested through of critique of his first release EP 1.
Ormerod is a pianist and that is the instrument he brings to light on EP 2. The release contains four songs all of which I would argue veer towards brevity considering the style. There is something I inherently appreciate about a solo piano that's played well. It can be romantic, refined and even regal. There is a sense of clarity that instills my being while listening to a piano piece that is performed with grace and composure. That's the essence that is conveyed throughout the four songs on EP 2. “Blue Moon Motel” opens the EP. The first couple of minutes are melancholy and cerebral. I would say the space between the notes is just as important as the notes being played. There is a rapid increase in tempo and notes played up until a little after the three-minute mark. The crescendo boils over and you are left with the distillation of a few notes before the end of the track. “Peace” layers piano with what sounds like a alien arpeggiated synth. The juxtaposition of elements works partially because the focal point is still the piano. I would say the synth elevates the piano parts more than anything. “Seeing Colours” was a dynamic, vey well performed piece. It was the most emotionally resonant for me as it stirred in emotions like hope, sadness and nostalgia. “Sweet Entreaties” is a heavier piece where the sustain between the notes is integral to the weight of the song. EP 2 is a cohesive fluid release that doesn't disappoint. The music can be appreciated passively while reading a book or more actively by paying attention to nuances and details in the performance. Recommended.
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