09/04/2024
Chris Meyer did a wonderful review of MIRROR. Give it a listen at https://barthawkins.bandcamp.com/album/mirror and if you like what you hear, please support the musical arts by purchasing a download. Thank you.
"The world is a messy, noisy, complex place. Inside this apparent chaos are multiple threads of coherence and beauty, which reveal themselves to those willing to pause, observe, absorb, and reflect. Bart Hawkins’ new album Mirror indeed mirrors life with its numerous aural threads, winking like excited fireflies surrounding you in a vibrant, unfamiliar, yet welcoming landscape. Repeating patterns drift in and out of phase with a distinct nod to Terry Riley, while drones and melodies slowly rise up, vie for attention, and then drift away, adding further detail to this complex, ever-evolving tapestry. Like life itself, Mirror may initially seem overwhelming, but if you are willing to sit quietly and allow it to swirl around you, it reveals its inner beauty, rewarding multiple listens to discover seemingly endless new threads and patterns."