[New Age, Enigmatic, Harp] Monica Ramos - Moai (1999) [FLAC]

Monica Ramos - Moai (1999)
| FLAC+CUE | 265MB | New Age, Enigmatic, Harp | Label: Six Degrees Records |

Released in 1999 under Six Degrees Records, Moai is a captivating blend of New Age serenity and ethereal mystery, crafted by Swedish harpist and vocalist Monica Ramos. Known for her delicate yet emotionally resonant harp performances, Ramos expands her sonic palette on this album by combining acoustic textures with ambient electronics, creating an atmosphere that is both meditative and cinematic.

The opening track, “Deep Silence,” immediately draws listeners into a world of tranquility, where the harp’s crystalline tones ripple like water under a moonlit sky. Tracks such as “Ocean” and “The Morning Breeze” evoke natural imagery with their fluid melodies and subtle rhythmic pulses, offering a sense of calm movement and renewal. The title track “Moai,” inspired by the enigmatic stone statues of Easter Island, captures a deep spiritual stillness through layered harp arpeggios, haunting vocals, and spacious production.

Producer and arranger Per Andréasson complements Ramos’s performance with tasteful electronic programming and ambient soundscapes, while contributions from musicians like Simon Ådahl (bass) and Jonas Sjöblom (percussion) add warmth and depth. The inclusion of violin and guitar on tracks such as “The Eternity” and “Lost Love” enriches the album’s emotional texture, balancing acoustic purity with modern sensibility.

Lyrically sparse but emotionally rich, Moai speaks through sound rather than words. Each composition unfolds like a quiet reflection, inviting the listener into an intimate space of contemplation and wonder.

Blending world, ambient, and classical influences, Monica Ramos delivers an album that is timeless and deeply soothing. Moai is more than just harp music—it is a sonic sanctuary, ideal for meditation, relaxation, or simply escaping into the beauty of stillness.

Tracklist::
01 - Deep Silence ...5:01
02 - Ocean ...3:52
03 - Sonic Beat ...4:03
04 - The Eternity ...4:50
05 - The Morning Breeze ...4:00
06 - Pondering ...4:34
07 - Merlene ...4:21
08 - Moai ...4:24
09 - Lost Love ...4:39
10 - Waiting For You ...4:40

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