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Innersense
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"Oh boy, is all I can say about 'Innersense'. It is fantastic. It's so beautiful that it hurts. This album really does deserve some intensive exposure." (Paul Baker, ARFM, UK).
"After what appears to be a difficult gestation, 'Innersense' is finally with us and it does not disappoint. Having seen Bekki at the Leicester Space Centre I had some idea of the quality of the album and in my view it is easily her best work to date. 'Innersense' is also more varied than Bekki's previous work and this greater contrast makes for a very impressive album. Yet, Bekki's signature melodicism and symphonic flourishes are still very much evident. 'A Breath Away' begins with a wonderful melancholic refrain which gradually builds in intensity and emotion. On most albums this would be the stand out cut but such is the overall quality of the set that there is even better to come.

'Secret Recesses of the Heart' is an outstanding piece, opening with an instantly memorable motif, vocal effects and orchestral climaxes but this is carefully juxtaposed with more subdued piano interludes and sequencing. The use of light and shade and subtle sense of dynamics are exceptional. 'Crystal (Dreams of Sea-Beams)' begins with yet another superbly crafted melody, gentle harp effects and piano before the orchestral treatments, but the innate and fragile beauty of the music is maintained to the end. 'Subliminal Sensuality' is yet another gem beginning with sequencers travelling between channels and a more tranquil atmosphere before a distinctly muscular rhythm kicks in and Bekki adds layers of sequencing and synth soloing. Possibly my favourite track but there is some real competition. The title cut is another highly emotive piece, which reminded me a little of Jan Hammer at his best, before Bekki's orchestral leads provide a perfect counterpoint to the sequencing. 'Under the Same Sky' changes the tempo with solo piano eventually joined by strings in perfect harmony.

A thunder clap heralds 'Torn' but instantly proceeds into subdued melancholia but with a strong rhythmic backbone to accompany the well crafted melodies, orchestration and piano. 'Tears are Eternal' is an intensely romantic, quasi-classical piece consisting of piano and strings providing a prelude to 'From the Ashes' which adds an air of defiance and optimism with an intensely emotional orchestral motif. The sequencing and detail make this another highlight. Finally, 'Fading' provides a gentle conclusion, the calm after the storm, piano and strings combining to create a restful and satisfying end to a memorable album.

Reading the sleevenotes only confirms which is obvious upon listening to the music, that the recording of 'Innersense' was a deeply personal and purgative experience for the composer. It has been a refreshing experience and a privilege to hear such inspired and emotionally charged electronic music. It is easily Bekki's finest achievement so far and I hope that even you retroheads out there give this a listen too. Innersense is an instant classic." (Steve Roberts, SMD, UK.)

"'Innersense' is full of emotion; in fact, to simply say that this album is full of emotion would be doing it an injustice. 'Innersense' is a study in emotive orchestration and arrangement from beginning to end. If I had to choose five words to describe this album, I would have to select: Emotive, heartfelt, poignant, romantic, accomplished. But I can actually sum it up in only three: Buy it now." (Dan Sheridan, Sonic Sense Magazine, UK).
"'Innersense' is full of emotion; in fact, to simply say that this album is full of emotion would be doing it an injustice. 'Innersense' is a study in emotive orchestration and arrangement from beginning to end. If I had to choose five words to describe this album, I would have to select: Emotive, heartfelt, poignant, romantic, accomplished. But I can actually sum it up in only three: Buy it now." (Dan Sheridan, Sonic Sense Magazine, UK).
"Bekki’s new album finds her achieving a creative zenith musically. The sound is absolutely breathtaking and filled with a warm sensuality that only the fairer sex could conjure. Her lilting melodies are contrasted by a dramatic layered symphony of sound. 'Innersense' tugs at your heart strings and carries your imagination away as each track effortlessly rises and falls on waves of layered, evocative effects and textures. If you’re looking for music that will lift you up and help you transcend the daily toil and trouble of life, a listen to 'Innersense' will do that for you." (Archie Patterson, Eurock, USA).
"The eagerly awaited new album from Bekki Williams is a tour de force! From the beautiful opening track 'A Breath Away' to the heartfelt closing 'Fading', this album will, quite literally, 'take your breath away' and leave you pressing the repeat button time and time again. This album really has been worth the wait and it will touch those parts of your soul that most other music can never hope to reach. Quite simply a gem!" (AD Music, UK.)
"This latest work by Bekki Williams is also probably her best. From the very beginning of the album, we witness a display of creativity of an exceptionally high degree. The style of the release flows along different avantgarde aspects of New Instrumental music, Synth-Pop and Melodic Ambient. The music is very emotional, with romantic and also majestic traits. Bekki uses synthesizers in an unusually warm way, showing us the best of herself as a composer. This album is highly recommended for those who love the most melodic side of electronic music."  (Hector Jordan, Amazing Sounds, Spain).
"This album is unashamedly melodic. Not only is it melodic but it's full to brimming over with tunes. Not only has it got tunes but it's romantic. Not only is it romantic but it's full of warmth and fantasy. Across ten tracks and fifty minutes, the incurable romantic that is Bekki Williams provides the listener with more tunes than you can shake a stick at, lashings of strings, bucketfuls of romance and themes that sound like movie soundtracks. Hats off to her for producing music she feels passionately about, and it's passion that comes flowing out of the music from this CD like a river. If you like melody, tunes, direction, purpose, cohesion and beauty in your synth music, then look no further, because 'Innersense" will be a godsend.' (Andy G, CDS, UK.)
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