ROKKA’S
RETURN
ROKKA’S
RETURN
by Electric Symphony
Music, sequences and performances by James Forte
Those of you who read my column regularly are aware of an artist named James Forte. This reviewer defines artist, in the case of James Forte, as a composer, poet, concert musician, and seeker on the spiritual path.
From the very depths of his soul, it seems to me, Mr. Forte offers us a splendid, innovative and truly glorious new album entitled, Rokka’s Return. There are three musical works that comprise this milestone and all of them fascinated me with their incredible beauty, delicate nuances and memorable messages.
The title work is a five movement (track) symphony that tells the story of a hero’s return, and his sacred journey through the physical, psychological and spiritual, to his goal, Home Ground. I don’t know if it is good form to speak this way of a musical masterpiece, but it will knock your socks off.
The next performance on this album, In The Fields, tracks six through ten, are the composer’s heart-felt views of life, spirituality and affirmations of a better place. This is all set to music that will bring tears to the listener. Mr. Forte reaches deep in his reservoir of love and appreciation of the angelic, and for all humankind. The end track, Angel Voices - Wendy’s Flowers might just qualify as the most beautiful written by a modern composer.
And then there is Woodland Hills, which paints a musical portrait of Mr. Forte’s lifelong love of nature. You will readily accept the artist’s view that nature is not only beauty and vitality, it is “A proclamation of the Spirit.”!
Rokka’s Return is noble music that should be and will be respected for its elegance and spirituality for, hopefully, ever. James Forte is not an ordinary mortal, in this reviewer’s opinion. His love and talent are hallmarks of something greater. Rokka’s Return is an album that will move you to a greater understanding of our purpose. Don’t miss it!
Richard Fuller
Senior Editor
Pertinent Info: CD, approx. 40 minutes. Cost, $14.99. Available from the artist: Wildflower Publishers and Recordings, Box 1316, Arlington, MA 02474. FAX 877-646-1304.
Email: mail@wildflowerpublishers.com
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