Johan - Inner Peace

Friday 1st December 1995
Johan - Inner Peace
Johan - Inner Peace

STYLE: Ambient/Meditational
RATING 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 6936-5158
LABEL: Brentwood SK7160
FORMAT: CD Album
RELEASE DATE: 2004-10-15
RRP: £14.67

Reviewed by Rebecca Hulcoop

"Quiet moments of musical reflection," reads the album subhead. AAAGH! was my first reaction! However, I was pleasantly surprised as this is a refreshing musical experience which exudes originality. If, like me, you have never heard of pianist Johan Heystek, composer and performer of the melodies on this album, then I am afraid that you won't find the information on the cover of any use as there isn't any! It simply tells you that this album was recorded at Maranatha Studios in Pretoria, South Africa and that Johan Heystek is also the producer of this album. There are no musical cliches on this album and the tunes are both stirring and strangely haunting. At times it even sounds as though it could be the soundtrack to an old black and white film! However, throughout it all the deep sense of God's peace and presence is conveyed, with tracks such as "Enfold Me" and "No Other God". The very last piece on this album, "Rejoice", adds to the also very joyful mood which is expressed here. It is very difficult to find fault with this album as Johan's playing is excellent and it is a thoroughly professional recording. A refreshingly peaceful listen which can be summarised by words from the album cover itself, "...the perfect backdrop for all the quiet moments in your life."

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Reader Comments

Posted by Henry Pieterse in Richards Bay KZN RSA @ 23:01 on Jan 5 2008

I have both "Inner Peace" and "Inner Joy" and my favourite is Inner Peace.
I know Johan since my childhood and to say that this is a true work of God 's inspiration is an understatement.
One can feel the Holy spirrit working in his life and thru the music into one's own life.
Not only is Johan blessed by God but by listening to the music on this cd God also reaches out and touch the listners heart too. Even the seaman that I transport around becomes cuite and reflective if I have this cd in my car playing.
My prayer is that Johan will stay his humble self and to continue listening to God's voice and calling in his life so that others can be blessed in the same way thru his music. God bless you Johan



Posted by Johan Lei in Taiwan @ 14:13 on Jan 6 2007

It's a great music!!
It can help me to prepare myself before the quiet time.
And i am enjoying of it.



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