Steve Orchard - Still the River Flows (2015)

‘Still the River Flows’ once again returns to the water, a source of inspiration so often found in Steve Orchard’s music. And as one would expect, the music washes over the listener in gentle rhythmic waves, much like the peaceful flow of the river the music so eloquently describes.
Steve’s music is both relaxing and uplifting, the perfect tonic for winter blues or the ideal accompaniment to a warm summers day, take your pick because the result is the same.
Gentle guitar playing on a bed of warm strings entices the listener through a relaxing journey, and as is usual with Steve’s music, there are plenty of memorable and melodic themes to ensure you play the album again and again….. and again! A worthy addition to the Steve Orchard catalogue.

The instrumental music of Steve Orchard is highly emotional and inspired by the likes of Tomita, Mike Oldfield & Medwyn Goodall. His roots are based firmly in the folk music scene but his instrumental music is very much based in the meditative, new age, relaxing chill out music style. Steve continues to stretch the boundaries of instrumental & lyrical composition playing acoustic & electric guitars as well as various Korg & Roland keyboards. It has been said that "Steve Orchard is different" and that what you get when you purchase a Steve Orchard album is a "unique discovery".

Steve Orchard started writing original music from the age of 16. Coming from a musical family his influences were Classical & Show tunes, he progressed through his teen's where music was his life blood & his first demo was on 'spool' for which he had an audition at the 'original' Apple Offices in St James Street London. Bands were formed & he gained some notoriety, with music partner Barry Webb at the infamous Bristol Art Centre, playing a residency there & building loyal following including recordings for the BBC Radio Friday Folk Nights. Steve & Barry were prolific song writers sometimes writing & performing a song within a week. It was a good grounding & a basis for quality composing which continues today. In the 90's Steve took on the commercial business of performing, which included performances, at many 100's of venues across the country including the armed services.

Steve's has already gained a strong reputation in the new age market, and his debut album on AD Music in 2011 is the excellent "Riverboat", followed in 2012 by "Undersail".

Tracklist:

01. Return to the River (04:56)
02. The Lock Keeper's Daughter (05:12)
03. Moon on the Water (04:38)
04. Willows (04:32)
05. Window Seat (03:01)
06. Still the River Flows (04:27)
07. Butterflies and Barges (04:36)
08. Sparkle (04:32)
09. Fly Fishing (03:11)
10. Faeries Henge (04:36)
11. Timepiece (05:00)
12. Under Forrabury Bridge (05:14)