Omar Akram - Moments Of Beauty '2023

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Having recently celebrated an extraordinary 20 years since the release of his
debut album Opal Fire, Omar Akram has created innumerable musical memories for
fans with his many Billboard charting recordings and tours throughout the U.S.
and overseas in England, France and most recently, China. While the Grammy
winning pianist/composer is grateful to have shared so many inspiring moments
with appreciative audiences, his latest collection Moments Of Beauty is driven
by and animated with a spirit of loving reflection and contemplation that taps
into more personal cherished memories but also feels deeply universal. 

Featuring the lush, dynamic aural coloring of the Niagara String Quartet
– a renowned ensemble that has performed with superstars like Josh Groban
and Rod Stewart – the gorgeously orchestrated 10-track set follows two of
Omar’s most unique releases, Destiny (2019) is an epic, years in the
making album produced by legendary pop producer Walter Afanasieff, featuring the
80-piece Slovak Symphony Orchestra. The Light Will Come is an intimate solo
piano album comprised of songs he composed and debuted on “Omar’s
Music Chamber,” his weekly YouTube docu-series and performance platform,
during the pandemic lockdown era. 

In many ways, Moments Of Beauty is the ultimate expression of an approach to
composing and producing music that Omar has developed instinctively over the
years. Whereas early in his career, when he released Opal Fire, Free As A Bird
(2004) and Secret Journey (2007), he would go into the studio, take a seat at
the piano and start creating. Now, ten years after winning the Grammy for Best
New Age Album for the Gregg Karukas-produced Echoes Of Love, the pianist is in
tune with letting life experiences, both joyful and challenging, serve as his
chief inspiration. Moments Of Beauty is an album which led him to reflect upon
his own mortality and the preciousness of each moment of life.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Omar Akram - Moments Of Beauty (3:27)
1.02 - Omar Akram - Passage Of Time (3:24)
1.03 - Omar Akram - Dancing On My Own (3:35)
1.04 - Omar Akram - Sorrow (2:09)
1.05 - Omar Akram - Falling In Love (3:26)
1.06 - Omar Akram - Promises (3:50)
1.07 - Omar Akram - Special Gift (3:22)
1.08 - Omar Akram - Mystery (4:36)
1.09 - Omar Akram - Someday (3:14)
1.10 - Omar Akram - Walking Free (4:01)

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