Lynn Stokes & The Sol Surfers - Terra Nocturne (2008)
BAND/ARTIST: Lynn Stokes & The Sol Surfers
- Title: Terra Nocturne
- Year Of Release: 2008
- Label: © Lynn Stokes #634479784156
- Genre: Art Rock, Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock
- Quality: EAC Rip -> FLAC (Img+Cue,Log) / MP3 CBR320
- Total Time: 00:53:17
- Total Size: 354 / 141 Mb (Full Scans)
- WebSite: Album Preview
Lynn Stokes & The Sol Surfers is a project consisting of Texas-based musician Lynn STOKES and SOL SURFERS, the latter a band assembled by Stokes in 2007 where the aim of the band is to play and record original compositions. Stokes is an experienced musician himself, and has been handling guitar duties in a number of bands and projects since the 70's; and in the last few years he's released a few solo albums as well. For the release of the 2008 production "Terra Nocturne" Stokes opted for the use of the moniker Lynn Stokes & Sol Surfers though; perhaps to make a distinction between his other solo productions and this work, as his solo albums explore rather different musical landscapes. At the time of the release of "Terra Nocturne", the project consisted of Lynn Stokes (vocals, guitar) and the musicians Roland St. John Perez (keyboards, synthesizers), Mike Orbelo (bass), Kevin Cooley (drums), Jerry Savoy (saxophone) and Dean Evans (flute). Lynn Stokes & The Sol Surfers have released one album so far, where they explore a brand of music taking it's cues from the most mellow side of PINK FLOYD's back catalogue, resulting in dark, dreamy compositions with a distinct mainstream sound; yet with strong progressive flavours.
Terra Nocturne is the story of one person’s journey through the emotions and transcendental experiences which transpire during the course of one particularly lucid night. It begins with the haunting sounds of the flute, as if beaconing the full moon to rise over the horizon. Lush and moody, Sacred Moon’s Light is a song which expresses the perceptions, sensations and spiritual restorative power of witnessing the rise of the moon on a warm, sensual spring evening. In Where Have You Gone, this blissful mindset is shattered by the realization that, due to the tragedy of war, poverty or unjust detention, a loved one is missing and cannot ever again be present for this experience. This overwhelming feeling of solitude is evoked in the instrumental Terra Nocturne as the deliverance of sleep begins to set in. Let Go is a portrayal of not only the feeling of release into slumber but also the pain of separation from a loved one, and at the same time, the pleasure of liberation from the physical body at the moment of sleep or death. The soul leaves the body in Open Door for the spiritual lessons and astral journeys suggested in the songs American Dream and Dream Sequence. In the last moments of sleep, before the sounds of morning, Across the Barrier seems to suggest that healing, restoration and salvation are possible through the transformation of consciousness.
Terra Nocturne is the story of one person’s journey through the emotions and transcendental experiences which transpire during the course of one particularly lucid night. It begins with the haunting sounds of the flute, as if beaconing the full moon to rise over the horizon. Lush and moody, Sacred Moon’s Light is a song which expresses the perceptions, sensations and spiritual restorative power of witnessing the rise of the moon on a warm, sensual spring evening. In Where Have You Gone, this blissful mindset is shattered by the realization that, due to the tragedy of war, poverty or unjust detention, a loved one is missing and cannot ever again be present for this experience. This overwhelming feeling of solitude is evoked in the instrumental Terra Nocturne as the deliverance of sleep begins to set in. Let Go is a portrayal of not only the feeling of release into slumber but also the pain of separation from a loved one, and at the same time, the pleasure of liberation from the physical body at the moment of sleep or death. The soul leaves the body in Open Door for the spiritual lessons and astral journeys suggested in the songs American Dream and Dream Sequence. In the last moments of sleep, before the sounds of morning, Across the Barrier seems to suggest that healing, restoration and salvation are possible through the transformation of consciousness.
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Track List:
01. Sacred Moon's Light [7:41]
02. Terra Nocturne [2:27]
03. Where Have You Gone [6:43]
04. The Crossing [2:49]
05. Let Go [8:07]
06. Open Door [5:01]
07. American Dream [12:32]
08. Dream Sequence [4:53]
09. Across The Barrier [3:04]
Personnel:
Lynn Stokes - Guitars, Vocals
Roland St.John Perez - Keyboards, Synthesizers
Mike Orbelo - Bass Guitar
Kevin Cooley - Drums
Jerry Savoy - Saxophone
Dean Evans - Flute
Lisa Stokes - Vocal Chorus
Phil Grota - Flute on The Crossing
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