Liquid Mind IV: Unity
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 4.6
New Age Retailer
Tranquil harmonic progressions and a deeply relaxing overall tone make this ambient recording the equivalent of aural aspirin, the perfect antidote for a societal pressure headache! Layer upon luxurious layer of synthesized sound pool and eddy in a molasses wash seemingly without end. P.J. Birosik, New Age Retailer
Ben Kettlewell
As with Chuck's earlier releases in this series, Unity is almost totally devoid of structure or melodic sensibility in a traditional Western sense (hence it's utter appropriateness for meditation or possibly massage) It is infused with Wilds' mystical electronic imagination. In a way, it could also be characterized as space music. Take the second song, "From the Silence," for example. The lush arrangements combine traditional forms and modern elements to invoke a mood of mystical introspection. You will find the tracks to be relatively shorter than on his earlier releases, although they still average 9-10 minutes each. It is deep, warm atmospheric music. Chuck Wild uses lush synth and sampled textures to paint a mesmerizing sonic landscape. 'Unity' uncovers unique astral wonders and earthly spirituality that the endows the music with a unique organic unforced rhythm, which is accomplished through the almost breath-like rising and falling of the drone tones and washes of sound. This release should be of great interest to Chuck Wild's many fans as well as those exploring ambient music. Playing this in the background is very therapuedic, driving out conscious thoughts that clutter the mind and drawing the listener in deep to follow their own visionary imaginings. Wild is a great keyboard talent and this recording should be in your collection if you enjoy rich and emotionally deep electronic music that blends melodic appeal with space music and ambient sensibilities. This remarkable recording easily earns, deservedly, my highest recommendation. Ben Kettlewell
All Music Guide
Chuck Wild's Liquid Mind series should be required listening at rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities, and anywhere that cooler heads are required. (It might even work in the U.S. Congress.) Many listeners and readers might remember that a hospital in England used to play one of Brian Eno's albums in its delivery rooms; the music apparently had a calming effect on the expectant mothers and fathers. Liquid Mind IV: Unity is more of the same — thank goodness — from Wild. These deep psychoactive atmospheres are calm and gentle respites from the highways and byways of life. Deep listeners will find themselves approaching the fetal position as they curl up and relax. Wild's sound design is in top form. These soundscapes and atmospheres are vast and deep. This symphonic new age CD is a wonder. It will appeal to fans of Constance Demby, Kip Mazuy, James Johnson, and Sean Washburn. It is a classic. Jim Brenholts, All Music Guide
Backroads Music
Liquid Mind is the work of an artist named Chuck Wild, and is one of our most recommended massage music titles. He continues to carve out extremely warm space music, adding more emphasis on the compositional aspect to accompany the deep pool of relaxation he creates. "Unity" is the 4th from Chuck's Liquid Mind studios, and you will hear relatively shorter tracks than on his earlier releases, although they still average 9-10 minutes each. This music plays beautifully in the background for group settings, or counseling work, yet it takes on new dimensions at higher volumes with focused listening. ~ Lloyd Barde, Backroads Music
Innerchange Magazine
I listened to Liquid Mind IV, Unity for the first time on a drive up I-95 to Washington D.C. Within the first 30 seconds of the first track, the tension in my shoulders involuntarily relaxed and let go. I had forgotten how good the music of Chuck Wild and his Liquid Mind series really is. No matter what the song title is, from the opening note to the final fade, this majestic music gently lifts us up from our daily world to carry us on a cosmic journey across vast reaches of timeless space. Complex, layered harmonies caress the body to release forgotten tensions and soothe old hurts of the heart into forgiveness. Unity somehow seems to be even more spiritually inspired than previous Liquid Mind CD albums. It reminds us of our connection to the Source that is always just beneath the surface of our ongoing mental chatter. For me, Liquid Mind IV, Unity is the best of the best of new age innerspace music. If you’re only going to buy one CD album this year for balancing, healing and nurturing yourself... this is it. ~ Steve Skutnick, Innerchange Magazine