
With their new project, musical buddies Douglas Wolf Reid from the USA and Oleh Andrievsky from Ukraine, who go professionally as Augustwolf, demonstrate their limitless versatility and creativity as multi-instrumentalists, composers, and producers. This is such a sublime body of work that cements Augustwolf as one of today’s most prolific composers.
This album reflects Augustwolf’s radical authenticity since the two of them have always been strong advocates of using the power of their music to uplift and inspire others to elevated levels of consciousness.
Resting on that touchstone of musical excellence, you’ve got to appreciate the level of unrivaled artistry unleashed on that opening track “Pursuit” which has been given the color and flavor of rock and exudes through that exciting arrangement from the arena-sized riffs, the punchy drums, and other quintessential percussive instrumentals to engineer such a memorable tune with a howling presence.
“On Douglas Pond” has such a warm and soothing melody line to it that it captivates its listener from the word go. It has that spirit of grandeur to it, from the beautiful melodies to the rough yet poignant riffs that underpin it!
A deeply meaningful track like “Ukraine Peace and War” reveals artists that have a keen understanding of evolution. That laid-back intro is closely followed by epic instrumental scores that heighten the impact of this masterpiece and its universal theme.
“Jimmy Jam” has that country twang and flair from the guitar work. Augustwolf seemingly augments the power of the tune, adding that delicacy to the whole listening experience—one that feels doubly refreshing.
The production of a cinematic track like “The Sorcerer’s Audition” highlights the rural grit that Augustwolf trades in with such dignity, profundity, and heartfelt conviction. Ethereal flourishes pop up here and there, such as keyboards that appear throughout with a much more expansive scope to the composition to keep a listener heavily invested.
“Visual Music” is the kind of soundtrack that you didn’t know that you needed but once it hit your eardrums, a certain part of you feels rejuvenated and extremely cheerful.
With its spacious intimacy and pristine arrangement, “Visual Music” shows off the deft composition adroitness of Augustwolf for they craft a world that feels absolutely immersive.
To indulge in this masterpiece, please follow the attached link and enjoy!