Absorbing influences from his daily life, Ryan delivers on this album with his distinct `upbeat" mantra of warm and elegant music for the soul. In typical Farish fashion, Ryan delves into various themes of world-beat, new-age and spiritual sounds awash with his lush piano melodies and powerful minimalistic approach. From the opening "The Promise". a simple piano line pairs with indigenous vocal chants, segueing into lush break-beat washed with beautiful synths. Bouncing beats and bubbling basslines invigorate "Joy" solemn strings ebb dreamily into stunning female vocals on "Pacific Wind". Joyful Caribbean style beats and call & response style children"s choirs weave a tapestry of perfectly blended chillout electronica with an organic style. Neurodiscs. 2005.