More Than A Sister By Chrissie Sheppard

 

More Than A Sister

By

Chrissie Sheppard

Written by

Andy Rogers

 

Chrissie Sheppard is of course a host and presenter for One World Music Radio and for some time now has been creating intriguing and strangely beautiful flute–based new age music. Her latest single, “More Than A Sister”, takes her music to a new level while at the same time being a heartfelt musical tribute to her sister, Joan.

Emotion, often raw and painful, is the key here. Starting with the sound of flutes in close harmony the mood is set to one of reflection. The composition moves on to a section that reminded me greatly of an early Terry Oldfield album called “Cascade” – Chrissie’s solo flute hovers over a keyboard wash with the sound of gentle temple bells, the overall effect is calming and reassuring, yet all the time reminding you of the sense of loss at the passing of a loved one.

The tone of the flute changes here as the mood becomes increasingly melancholic until after a short while the two flutes in harmony reappear. Suddenly, like sunlight breaking through clouds, we have the sound of a choir, as if the angels are here to heal and support you as Joan moves into peace and tranquillity.

At the end, a blackbird sings to reassure you that all is going to be well and Joan is indeed at peace.

More Than a Sister is a deeply personal release for sure but one that will find many admirers amongst those who love new age flute releases and one that takes Chrissie Sheppard to new musical heights.