Greetings dearest readers and music fans let’s give a warm welcome to Matthew James Richards on our blog. This fascinating artist has released a 17-song album called “Reflections”. This album was released on 28th August. Let’s explore this musical masterpiece

The title track of the album is the album’s namesake “Reflections”. The intro of this song is so so beautiful. This song has a loneliness and intricacy to it. The melody of this track is so stunningly gorgeous that it literally comes second to anything. The tempo is glacial and the violin sounds, further elevate this graceful song. Matthew made the right choice by picking this song to welcome listeners to the album

Next is the song “Summer Breeze”. This song has a delightful opening. The flute sounds at the beginning give it this mythical and Greek story feel. I imagined this song to be one of the love songs that Orpheus wrote for his wife Eurydice. I can picture it now, him playing and she dancing with the nymphs in the woods. The song reeks of love and sincerity and you will love it

“Passage of Time” is the next song. The song opens with a lovely violin, piano, and drum beat. The song’s melody does not really change especially within the violin performance. The drum beat flushes out and rounds up all the parts of the song into a perfect harmony

Up next is the song” Before the Storm”. The song starts with static sounds mixed into a beautiful violin and piano sound. The song is so majestic and regal and it commands your attention right from the very start to the end of the song

“Sands of Destiny” is the next song on the album. The intro of the song is elegant, polished, and very poised. The performance is very glacial although the notes sound curt and intimidating, they still remain simple and sophisticated. This song will really delight you because you can’t help but fall in love with it

Next is the song “Galactic Voyage”. This song has a synth element to it and the throbbing sound makes you feel like indeed you are soaring through space. I imagine this song being blasted over a clip of a superhero just flying through the cosmos, visiting planet after planet. This song also has a soft rock sound when the electric guitar sounds step in. A song that you can picture is one that is of the best quality and this is a quality that this song possesses

“Forgotten Dreams” is up next. The song opens with curt and single notes but then it evolves into a glacial and operatic masterpiece that you would find irresistible because of its allure and heavenly essence

“Return of the tide”. This song has a dramatic and bold sound. It sounds heroic and uplifting. This is the kind of music you hear when watching a movie where something goes right for the main character. It also sounds like a theme song of a k drama. Nevertheless, this song is very uplifting and is a type of feel-good music

Next is the song “Reflections meditation ambiance piano mix”. This song is very soothing right from the start. This song will be perfect to play on a self-care day or night. Self-care comes in various forms and listening to this song during meditation or when you run a bath with some bath bombs. This song is the perfect ticket to your happy place to distress

“Summer Breeze -piano version” is the next song This song the purely a piano sound version of the earlier song “Summer Breeze”. Matthew really gives his all on this track. He plays in such a way that you can feel the weight of every single note. What a brilliant performance this is

Up next we have “Passage of Time- piano version”. This is yet another total piano version of the same song with the same name. Matthew displays another side of his incredible talent. You can feel the passion and love in every single note and might find yourself succumbing to this emotive performance

“Before the Storm- piano version” is up next. This song is also the piano version of the same song. Matthew gives his all in another Grammy-winning performance. This song will create a very unique and beautiful soundscape

Next is the song” Sands of Destiny- piano version”. This is the piano version of the same song. You might think that it is repetitive but it is anything but. The notes are beautiful, so light and sweet. It will delight you

“Galactic Voyager- piano version” is the song that follows. This is the piano version of the same song. I think this song sounds better both ways. The sounds are large and awesome and will take you on a wild musical journey

Next is the next song “Forgotten Dreams- piano mix. This is the piano mix of the same song. The song is sad and the notes are vulnerable, unafraid, and unashamed. The soundscape of this song will hug and surround you till you are one with it. This song was such a masterpiece

“Return of the Tide- piano version” is the song up next. This version of the song is so refreshing, it hugs you and surrounds you and the song will take you on a tender and heartfelt musical adventure

The last song on the album is titled “Reflections Live”. The song opens with sounds of applause. This version of the song was performed live. I feel sad listening to this song because I wish I was also there, in the audience, taking the song in and witnessing Matthew in his element because he was really in his element! This song is the album’s farewell to listeners

This album was so breathtaking! Imagine my surprise when I found out Matthew was blind when I first listened Wow! What a talented artist. The talent that he has despite his challenges he faces is unmatched. Matthew has made do with his circumstances and has focused on his passion and his music! I now understand why he said that music is his life because indeed it is and he has proven himself through this album. Matthew is a formidable artist and he is well on his way to the top

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