In a world that seems to be spinning even more out of control, the calming music of Grammy-nominated keyboardist/ composer Steven Halpern is a welcome sonic sanctuary. A legend in the New Age music world for decades, Halpern’s catalog includes an impressive number of releases with over 100 titles, including his Grammy® nominated, Billboard charting Deep Alpha: Brainwave Balancing Mindful Meditation Music.

Throughout his career, Halpern’s unique sound palette features the luminous tones of the Rhodes Mark 7 electric piano. In his hands, each tone of this keyboard becomes a meditation in itself as he orchestrates sound and silence into a mellow masterpiece of inner peace. Listen with headphones to fully appreciate the exquisite sonic detail.

Steven Halpern’s latest album, the 9-track, 68-minute Ocean Of Bliss Vol.2, expands upon his COVR Gold Medal award-winning 2020 album Ocean Of Bliss Vol.1. The creative collaborations feature Grammy winner Paul McCandless (oboe) Kristin Hoffmann (wordless vocals) and Jorge Alfano (bamboo flute).

What truly sets this album apart from most in the genre is the lushness and 3-dimensional quality of the sound itself, like liquid silk. The deep reverb field adds to the timeless and spaciousness of each track.

Ocean Of Bliss Vol.2 begins with the angelic, melodic vocal toning of Kristin Hoffmann. Kristin brings a higher level of creativity and musicianship than you’ll hear on most any other vocal toning recording.

Kristin channels ‘sea angels’ with nuanced phrases that float above and through Halpern’s delicate filigrees of sound on Rhodes piano and Chopin-esque grand piano. It’s like they are dancing with each other and the subtle rhythm of the soothing ocean waves.

Bansuri bamboo flute master Jorge Alfano is featured on the serene tone poem on “Part 2.” Halpern’s evocative keyboards provide the perfect orchestration for Jorge’s hauntingly beautiful bansuri bamboo flute.

The album’s final track features Grammy® award winner Paul McCandless, who weaves intricate melodic phrases on oboe in and around Halpern’s impressionistic grand piano on the 19-minute duet that ends the album.

Relaxing the listener while creating a psycho-acoustic effect that works like a “tuning fork for your human instrument”®, Ocean Of Bliss Vol.2 works its magic as a healing symphony of enlightening sounds that relaxes body, mind and spirit. From the first notes of Ocean Of Bliss Vol.2, you can ‘feel and hear’ the music with your soul, and not just your ears. You will very likely feel uplifted and at peace, with a smile on your face.