This CD is a soundtrack to Florida’s Pensacola Little Theatre
production of the same name co-written and coproduced by psychologist and
recording artist Michael Brant DeMaria.
The play revolves around a young girl in Ancient Britain who
sets out in search of acceptance and a new start, embarking on a deeply
personal journey of exploration and self-discovery that culminates at the iconic
assemblage of mythical stone structures in England.
As befits the mystical story and setting, the music is
appropriately dark and mysterious, its nocturnal enchantment truly coming alive
during a nighttime drive on forest roads beneath a starry sky. Given that the
play revolves around an excursion, the album is ideal as a soundtrack for
traveling. DeMaria works from a sonic reservoir full of keyboards and
synthesizers, flutes, percussion, and chants, resulting in a rich, thought-provoking,
otherworldly sound. Maggie Crain, the lead actress from the play, also provides
serene vocals on a couple of tracks.
Judging from the song titles, themes, and story strands
explained in the liner notes, I imagine that the music on this CD brings the
play to life like no standard soundtrack could. However, the album also stands
on its own as a penetrating piece of art conducive to pause and reflection.
--Raj
Manoharan
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