Hitting a perfect pitch in restraint, serenity and emotional delicacy Ian Rae performs a masterclass with “In My Dreams”. Renowned for his evocative and cinematic piano compositions, once again, Rae invites us into a sonic world that is very personal and which is absolutely universal. This latest release perpetuates his tradition in creating music that doesn’t require attention, it wins you over by subtle means.
With “In My Dreams” beginning with a tender, lyrical passage, a contemplative and serene atmosphere is instantly created. The piano gentle and reflective announces an emotional ride instead of a mere listen to it. Rae’s touch isn’t heavy, but it’s deliberate, it leaves room for every note to read as a hush confession.
As the track unfolds stately layers of ambient texturing and thin string lay-arangment start to evolve bringing out the piece in a grander but never overwhelming way. The soundscape is cinematic how wide open yet how practical it is, inviting the listener to stop, and breathe and just be. It’s that sort of track that works so well to accompany early morning solitude, or the silence before sleep, allowing you to slide from thought to feeling.
“In My Dreams” whispers its truth for no other compositions could swell for effect. It is peaceful but not passive, it is emotive but not too much. The ingenuity of Rae’s song is its propensity to convey depth through simplicity – a touch of music, always pushing his sounds to nourishing reflection, healing and serenity.
Whether you want to be accompanied during your meditation or want to spend some time in silence, or just need some new musical inspiration, then you’ll find in Ian Rae’s “In My Dreams” a rare kind of peace you can come back to over and over again.
