Today, I immersed myself in the atmosphere of “Soaring On” – a single that is a true sonic revelation from the duo, Sheila and Ian Rafferty. This is a warm, meditative journey immediately associated with a bright, sunny day on the coast.
My notes about this track are filled with feelings of “trance” and “meditation”. Sheila, a composer from Leeds, and her husband Ian have crafted a unique soundscape. The concept itself is inspired by the North Yorkshire Moors, where the music was recorded on location to convey the wild, untamed, yet eternal beauty of the landscape.
The secret lies in the masterful intertwining of Sheila’s synth melodies and Ian’s rhythmic conga grooves. Deep, atmospheric pads emerge from her skilled playing, creating a space for clear thoughts. This is the “sky” through which we fly. Ian, responsible for the drums, fills this sky with a live, warm rhythm, adding depth and a real “pulse.” This profound emotional connection between the ambient synthesizer and the drums gives the listener the feeling of “Soaring On.”
This single promises to be a transformative experience for fans of ambient and nature-inspired music. It carries the spirit of the wild outdoors and a sense of weightless lightness.
And you know what I realized? When music can so accurately convey a feeling—be it a sea breeze or endless moors—it means that the true flight does not take place in the sky, but in our soul, when we allow rhythm and harmony to take us into their embrace.
