Salt of the Sound, consisting of husband and wife duo Anita and Ben Tatlow, have released a new album titled 'For All The Moments In Between'. This short but beautiful album features some incredibly peaceful and gentle pieces of reflective music.
'Bless the Lord, O My Soul' opens with a simple piano, before some gorgeous emotive strings enter the mix. Instantly the music is soothing and spine tingling. The strings gradually build until they dominate the piano, and then some echoey, haunting female vocals from Anita gently sing the lyrics of the famous old hymn, sounding almost choir like despite being... Read More Salt of the Sound, consisting of husband and wife duo Anita and Ben Tatlow, have released a new album titled 'For All The Moments In Between'. This short but beautiful album features some incredibly peaceful and gentle pieces of reflective music.
'Bless the Lord, O My Soul' opens with a simple piano, before some gorgeous emotive strings enter the mix. Instantly the music is soothing and spine tingling. The strings gradually build until they dominate the piano, and then some echoey, haunting female vocals from Anita gently sing the lyrics of the famous old hymn, sounding almost choir like despite being a single voice.
'Kyrie Eleison' (Lord, Have Mercy) is another well known piece of music, and once again Salt of the Sound perform it in such a moving and beautiful way. If you close your eyes it's not hard to picture this being performed in a beautiful old Cathedral, with the vocals echoing off the high ceilings. Third track 'A Reflection' is a short but fabulous piece of music, with the strings taking the lead and some gentle percussion in the mix. 'Overflow', featuring Simon Wester, takes you on a journey as the incredible instrumentation makes the perfect backing for Anita's delicately sung vocals. The gradual rise of the music feels like a wave cresting and then washing to shore, carrying you up the beach with its gentle power.
'Through Tribulations (My Solace and Peace)', with Christopher Galovan, once again sees the piano take the lead, and is the perfect sound to meditate to. When the atmospheric sounds start to rise mid way through it again makes your hairs stand up with its sense of emotion. Next up, 'A Respite' feels a little more dramatic, with a slight static sound low in the mix which sounds a bit like the gentle patter of rain on your window. There is something so cinematic about this track, the kind of thing that often gets used during a montage sequence in a movie or TV drama, as the characters silently reflect on their own sadness.
As Matthew 8:27 says, "The men in the boat were amazed and said, 'Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey Him." The final track clearly takes inspiration from this passage. Entitled 'Be Still and Know His Name (Even the Wind and the Waves)', the gentle repeated vocals of "Be still" almost become an instrument in themselves, such is the way they blend with the peaks and troughs of the rich and gorgeous musical tones. Quiet synths and strings pull you along as you listen, and as the title suggests, it's such a peaceful track.
If you ever like to just sit and be still, or to have a quiet time of prayer or reflection - this album is the perfect thing to put on in the background. It will relax you, it will move you, it will leave you with a sense of peace. Beautiful orchestral sounds, with soothing vocals and tones, deliver a cinematic soundtrack experience. Simply stunning.
LTTM Rating 5 Out of 5 Stars Standout Tracks Be Still and Know His Name (Even the Wind and the Waves)
Kyrie Eleison
Salt of the Sound, the award-winning musical collaboration of husband and wife duo Anita and Ben Tatlow, release their new album 'For All The Moments In Between' on 20th October. Salt of the Sound's new album is a collection…
