WINDOWS OF TIME

Patrick Moraz is an accomplished keyboard player and masterful piano player who is not afraid to break conventions. On his first solo piano album, he ranges from classical inspired pieces to modern virtuoso playing.

You could imagine some if it being playing in a prog-rock set up, such as the first composition which is very dynamic and exploratory. It is one of the strongest tracks on the album.

What follows is a laid-back ear-pleasing piece, in a more conventional manner but it has its level of dynamics in the middle. Moraz confirms high level of imagination as there is enough change in playing

"Kaaru" is perhaps the most known Moraz' composition with a strong melody, whereas "Talisman" is charged with energy similar to "Festival" which is technically perhaps the most complex piece with furious right-handed runs accompanied by a boogie type of left hand.

The rest of the album is more reflective and accessible, finding the melodic "Best year of our lives" included here again. The last minute the album is ruined by the repeated kind of sound (probably not coming from a piano).

Otherwise, a solid album by a skilled and inspired piano player. 3.5 stars