By
Written by
Steve Sheppard
Orchestra Indigo (Rick
Randlett) is fast
becoming one of the finest composers of instrumental music in the modern era. I
have watched his evolution unfold before my eyes through tracks such as Evening on the Esplanade (2024) and the
more recent Walking Among Ghosts.
However, with this brand-new single, Shadows
of Seasons Past, he has truly struck gold—delivering what I consider to be
his finest work to date.
The overall aesthetic quality of the music is deeply
atmospheric, melodic, and evocative, fitting seamlessly within the ambient and
new-age instrumental genre—music that naturally invites introspection and
conjures vivid imagery. While past compositions have blended piano, synths, and
orchestral textures to paint sonic scenes of seasons, memory, and emotional
landscapes, this release feels especially poignant. When one gazes upon the
artwork accompanying the track, the artist presents a haunting reverie: a home
once filled with laughter and warmth, now transformed into a silent monument of
memory - an echoing shell haunted by its own past.
Rick Randlett, aka Orchestra Indigo, doesn’t just knock it out of the park with this
new single—he loses the ball entirely. Shadows
of Seasons Past is not only worthy of a number-one spot but also deserving
of awards. Through richly layered keyboards and synths, Randlett emphasizes
ambient textures, evocative melodies, and contemplative moods with remarkable
emotional sensitivity.
With such textured skill and heartfelt expression, this release is destined to resonate deeply. Shadows of Seasons Past by Orchestra Indigo is an absolute must-have and, without question, one of the finest works of its kind I have ever heard.
