Inspirational Journey - music by Sue Aston
I cannot think of more pleasurable listening than Sue Aston’s magical
and atmospheric violin music and all else that accompanies it.
I have recently purchased Sue’s CD – ‘Inspirational Journey’ and settled
down to listen intently to every one of its 11 tracks. The music oozes
with images of Celtic Cornwall. As I looked through the complimentary
material which came with the music, I was taken to places far away, a
Cornwall which exists both in place and time, an ancient but
contemporary land.
The strings are harmoniously and seamlessly complemented by keyboard and
other instruments to paint musical pictures intrinsically linked with
Cornwall and its landscape, its people and their folklore. Every one of
the musical tracks means something and each carries their own unique
story. Traditional Cornwall is brought right here into the 21st century
by modern beat and tempo but one cannot escape the echoes of a glorious
ethereal Celtic past which haunts every composition.
As a composer and teacher of music, Sue Aston is surely in touch with
the vibrant revival of Celtic music in Cornwall, as an instrumentalist
she expertly brings those compositions to life in an emotional and
classical form. Her work reverberates from her West Penwith home and is
surely without equal.
Sue’s music has featured on many television programmes and radio
stations, she has worked internationally with, amongst many others,
Yehudi Menuhin and Nigel Kennedy, but to me, the one thing which counts
above all else is her intimate connection with Cornwall and the Cornish.
I cannot wait for the release of the follow on album which will add to
my growing collection of her music.
Elegantly packaged, the ‘Inspirational Journey’ CD and much more besides
Michael John Chappell
Sacred Landscapes by Sue Aston
Sacred Landscapes is my second Sue Aston album. Another must have in my
opinion. Superb playing, mixing and composing, you can't go wrong in
buying this for your collection. The music flows in a mystical way and
is great to listen to after a stressful day. Sue transports me away from
the daily grind into a mystical world with wonderful melodies reflecting
some of my favourite places in Cornwall. I can't compare Sue's music to
anyone else's as it is very passionate and unique, every track is strong
and well crafted in every respect. I look forward to the next release. R
Pearne
