Review
Yehezkel Raz's "Preludes, Book 2 - Torrents" (2019) is a deeply enveloping album that magnificently paints an atmospheric world through sound. Raz expertly blends lush instrumentation with evocative melodies across ten distinct tracks, creating a cohesive and immersive experience from start to finish.
The album opens with a spellbinding track that immediately sets the tone for the emotional journey ahead. With pieces like "Icicles" and "Emerald" offering a playful, airy quality and "Odin" and "Dancers of Valhalla" exploring darker, more contemplative spaces, Raz masterfully balances light and shade, drawing listeners into a rich emotional landscape.
One of the album's most remarkable features is its elegant brevity, running just 25 minutes yet feeling both complete and inviting for repeated listening. Each track leaves an impression without lingering, allowing the album's layers to be unraveled gently over multiple listens. "Preludes, Book 2 - Torrents" beautifully highlights Raz's skill in crafting music that resonates deeply while maintaining an exquisite lightness. - Celeste
