Son of a UN diplomat and classically trained, exciting young pianist Akram grew up digesting musical influences from around the world. These exotic flavors are brilliantly woven together in melodies that take flight and soar with expansive orchestrations and passionate rhythms and in more soothing moments, evoke an emotional response in a beautifully serene way.
Track Listing
1. Sugar Coated Love 4:36
2. Morning Rain 3:50
3. A Vision of You 4:33
4. Last Dance 5:02
5. Waves of Emotion 3:21
6. Farewell For Now 4:19
7. Unity 3:37
8. Innocence Lost 3:26
9. So Far 3:38
10. Gypsy Woman 3:51
11. Longing 3:16
12. Opal Fire 4:49
Reviews
"It's not new age, it's not NAC, it's not lite jazz, it's not Jim Horner, it's not Vangelis. A very skillful craftsman, Omar takes the best from each without taking anything from any of them and creates a keyboard driven tour de force that takes you somewhere else entirely. As comfortable as your favorite old chair but fresh as a spring breeze, these charming soundscape songs are like mini-movies for your ear. This tasty sonic treat is sure to become a treasured companion on the commute, the jogging trail or for those moments when you need to be alone and wrap your head in something de-stressing and wonderful."
Chris Spector, Midwest Record Recap
"Clearly a fan of lyrical melodies that have a beginning, middle and end, Omar spins musical stories of love, loss and redemption, tales that open the heart and touch the soul... Omar plays piano and keyboards throughout Opal Fire. David Dial contributes synthesizers as well as handling the arrangements and orchestrations. For an exotic adventure with ports of call from the Caribbean to Europe to the Middle East, be sure to spend some quality time with the incendiary Opal Fire."
Steve Ryals, New Age Retailer
