Creation

Artist: Rob Horvath

Label: Independent

Release Date: January 23, 2010

Duration:  16 tracks, 1:34:56

Two musical genres are noticeably missing in CCM – jazz and classical composition. The latter is found in abundance in Rob Horvath’s concept album Creation, a double CD housing 16 songs, only 1 of which has vocals. This mainly instrumental interpretation of the biblical story of creation is filled with the beauty and awe both those of the Jewish and Christian faiths visualize when bringing the creation story to mind.

Creation gains its imagery directly from the bible. Horvath was inspired by Peter Gabriel's Passion, the soundtrack for Martin Scorsese’s movie The Last Temptation of Christ, which leveraged creative use of samples and a successful blending of traditionally eastern instruments with western instruments and style. Fifteen years in the making, the composer has changed the project over time, ‘Computer technology has vastly improved, the synthesizers and sample instruments have improved so much so that Creation would not be nearly as good had I finished it fourteen years ago.’ Creation received nominations for the 2010 Covenant Awards in two categories: Instrumental Album of the Year, and Classical / Traditional Song of the Year (for Creation Overture).

This concept album is nearly seamless in its total package. Each successive song builds on its predecessor both in story line and beauty.

Beyond the orchestral foundations, textured layering, and vibrant imagery lies an adventure back to the beginning of time. In a comfortable position, without distraction, headphones on and eyes closed, enjoy a trip to place, up until now, we could not have imagined in this light.

http://robhorvath.ca/

Scott S Mertens

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