Having already been intoxicated by the delicate beauty and sonic charms of Hope of Angels, I approached Karen Salicath Jamali‘s latest offering, Dreams of Angels, with a sense of gentle yet eager anticipation. It is hard to find the right words for such a sublime experience as this isn’t music that rushes to grab your attention—it’s a slow unfurling of serenity, thoughtfulness, and grace, yet it isn’t easy to pull yourself away. Like its predecessor, this album is not something you listen to—it’s something you experience, something that washes over you, something that your body takes on through osmosis rather than the usual senses.
Instrumental music feels almost rebellious, especially in a world dominated by quick hooks, sing-alongs, and pop slogans. As music consumers, we have become accustomed to having lyrics that seek to guide us, telling us what to think and how to feel, signaling exactly where the story’s going. Here, with these lyricless piano compositions, the music itself is the only guide you need. It doesn’t take you by the hand and lead you to one conclusion; instead, it offers a rare kind of freedom that feels both refreshing and profound.
Of course, there’s a theme at play—a thread of angelic inspiration woven through every note, chord, phrase, and cascade of keys. Karen’s music, for her, seeks to channel her connection to these higher forces—angels, as she sees them—distilling their essence into soundscapes that feel as much like divine messages as they do worldly melodies.
These sixteen pieces take us on a journey through utterly divine and deeply human realms. Here we are asked to consider Gabriel’s fluid, peaceful domain to Uriel’s mastery over the realm of light and wisdom; we move from Jophiel’s illuminating beauty to Raziel’s spiritual clarity; each piece seems to echo the qualities of its muse. These aren’t just compositions but evocations, reflections of something far beyond the ordinary.
Whether you choose to interpret these angelic influences, as their composer does, as external divine forces, or as reflections of our own inner potential, it hardly matters. The point is not to define or label but to feel and connect. The music doesn’t insist on answers; it simply opens doors.
What is perhaps most remarkable, though, is how intoxicating this music is, how gentle and soulful in the truest sense; it’s music that transcends the usual motivations behind a melody. Whether you use it as a backdrop for quiet meditation, a gateway to higher truths, or simply as a balm for a hectic day, one thing is sure: Dreams of Angels is an extraordinary journey. Music lingers, not just in your ears but in your soul.
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