Rewriting Destiny is a fusion of a cinematic style of acoustic new age with mellow downtempo electronic grooves. From the strength of finding our calling in life to the lonesome echoes of a broken heart, each song carries ... more »a unique story. It is a musical journal, written from experiences, symbolisms and concepts, reflected in different perspectives. One part of is entwined with energizing, pulsing rhythms and dreamy synths for the mind and body. The other part is interlaced with a cinematic, tranquil, and mournful reflections of our past for the mind and soul. The concept of Soulwire is to artistically interpret the life we live into shades of melancholic and introspective tones. If you're looking to reflect, or to relax then you've come to the right place.« less
Rewriting Destiny is a fusion of a cinematic style of acoustic new age with mellow downtempo electronic grooves. From the strength of finding our calling in life to the lonesome echoes of a broken heart, each song carries a unique story. It is a musical journal, written from experiences, symbolisms and concepts, reflected in different perspectives. One part of is entwined with energizing, pulsing rhythms and dreamy synths for the mind and body. The other part is interlaced with a cinematic, tranquil, and mournful reflections of our past for the mind and soul. The concept of Soulwire is to artistically interpret the life we live into shades of melancholic and introspective tones. If you're looking to reflect, or to relax then you've come to the right place.
CD Reviews
Destiny rewritten
Jared B. Wirth | Omaha, Ne | 06/26/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If I was going to rewrite destiny, it would take me longer than it took for this guy! Amazingly prolific composer who is producing many excellent charts. If you don't take my word for it, then just have a listen to track #7 of this work. Thoughts like 'Mozart meets Moby' come to mind.
Seriously, if you haven't listened to Ken Hill's music as of late, you are missing the maturing of one of the most happening New Age/Down Tempo composers."
A Wonderfully Brilliant CD!
Joan R. | Festus, MO | 06/21/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Rewriting Destiny is absolutely brilliant as all of Ken Hill's music is! In fact, in the last two days while listening to this cd and his other music, all I can say to myself is Ken Hill is a genius! His music is something straight out of Heaven and I can't say enough about his music. You will LOVE his music so don't be afraid to buy this cd or any of his other cd's. His music has literally been instrumental in helping me heal from a painful herniated disc and sciatica. If it wasn't for this music, I don't know how I would have made it through. I have never heard any music so beautiful as his. You can not go wrong with buying this cd for yourself or your friends and family. I can think of nothing else that would be more appreciated as a gift than his music. If someone gave me his music as a gift, it would probably be the most precious gift I ever received as it is more than just music...it is healing at its best!"
Wonderful/blissfull blend
Librac23 | Wisconsin | 06/21/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Soulwire found me on Myspace, I checked them out and I was instantly hooked on their wonderful blend of sounds, If you could actually touch music, they would be the warm blanket that you wrap yourself up in @ night. They music they make is thought provoking, it makes you FEEL!!!
Buy it, you wont regret it."
Soulwire: the essence of captivation and twilight
Meo Mai | USA | 06/21/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Inspiration strikes new chords with Soulwire. Definitely seek out this artist's profile on MySpace and get a listen of his newer work; Soulwire may seem to have only just begun, but there's more to come on the horizon.
Thanks to Kristy Thirsk and Harland I became a fan of Sleepthief, and thanks to Sleepthief I came across Soulwire.
Beyond placing this music into a genre, I prefer to say it's more of a journey into just what is possible. Imagination and feeling make this music a landscape to lose yourself in. Synth melds with piano, acoustic guitar, and humble layers of percussion. I've heard artists use the term "organic" a lot lately, not quite sure what they meant, but with Soulwire it's begun to make sense. The harmonies flow so naturally that a song would take forever to wear itself out in your mind, because Soulwire's musical direction isn't the kind to dull itself on your ears.
My favorites have to be Dream Empire, Weave the Soul, and Shimmering Wings from Sorrow. The beats in each "kick it up a notch" so to speak, to compel even more enjoyment from the unexpected instrumental turns that Soulwire will take you on. Echoes of a Fallen Dream, Lavender Heart Ashes similarly, is a piece where a woodwind touch is lent to the story.
Interpolations is a song with a bit heavier piano variations, reminiscent of well-known compositions for acclaimed fantasy video game scores such as Final Fantasy. Listening to Interpolations makes me want to break out my Mech Warrior 2 soundtrack, even if comparably quite different than Rewriting Destiny as an album, certainly as fulfilling for the same creative inspirations that they can spark.
This album is modern, layered, captivating & soothing, lush & original- not of a fast tempo to be played in a dance club, but certainly playable anywhere that you'd desire a soul trip set to harmonious, limitless, indulgence.
If you're a fan of BlueTonicWorld, Delerium, Sleepthief, Harland, Kitaro and/or video game soundtracks, like I am, this album is sure to please your soul."
Awesome!
B. Wirth | 06/20/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a really good CD and you should buy it if you enjoy new age music or just nice relaxing music. The melody tells a story with vivid colors and magical sounds that really draw a picture of the minds eye of the artist. Recommended for anybody who likes to feel their emotions."
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1