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"CAROUSEL OF SOULS" (Album)

by Geof Whitely Project

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Prologue 01:32
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Empires fall 05:52
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Lionheart 05:13
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Childs eyes 06:00
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Cold warning 05:34

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Review – Geof Whiteley Project – “Carousel of Souls” – by Progradar
“He sits at the table and reads novels, old favorites of his, the words and plots and characters comforting and lived-in
and unchanged.”― Hanya Yanagihara, A Little Life
Comforting – Serving to improve a person’s mood or restore a sense of physical well-being. That’s the definition from
the Oxford English Dictionary and I often find that certain music can be comforting, music you want to listen to that
isn’t challenging and just gives a feel-good factor, like your favourite pair of shoes or that comfy old chair you always
collapse into after a long and arduous day at work. Mainly it’s comforting because it doesn’t change and you know
exactly what you are going to get.
That’s what I like about the Geof Whiteley Project, each release (and there have been quite a few) progresses slightly
from the previous one but is still very recognisable as being from this artist. The man behind the project, Arny Wheatley,
delivers music that is like an old friend who has just changed their appearance slightly, enough so you notice but
not enough for it to be a radical change.
The Geof Whitely Project was formed in 2011, it consists of Geof Whitely (actually it’s Arny!) and special guest
Musicians, the aim of the project is to put out original material in all types of musical formats from Prog
Rock-Rock-Pop-Electronic-Instrumental.
‘Carousel of Souls’ was released in April this year and, after a few listens, has really got under my skin in a good way.
There’s a short Prologue that gives a dramatic introduction to the album before a segue straight into the title track
Carousel of Souls which has a laid back almost flamenco feel to the music. I like the chilled out vibe that it gives out
and the wistful vocal that Arny delivers is a perfect fit. It meanders along gently, taking you with it before opening
up with a quicker tempo and an excellent chorus. As I’ve already said, there is no mistaking this for any other artists
but, to my ears, the music has an added maturity and sensitivity to it. Nicely played guitar and elegant keyboards
give a sheen to the whole song and it’s a great opening to the album. The keyboard intro to Clockwork Heart is very
emotive before a short saxophone style blast delivers an intense vocal and another elegant song is put before us. It’s
calm and sophisticated without any histrionics and the vocals really stand out on this track for me. A touching guitar
adds even more pathos to the moving music, yes Arny has certainly stepped up a level on this album it would seem.
A harder edged, more rocking riff opens Empires Full with an 80’s synth giving it the feel of that decade through and
through. Smooth and cultured vocals add to that feeling even more, where did he get that time machine from? A methodical,
driving beat adds atmosphere to what is one cool track but, for me, it’s the great guitar and synth that really
make this track.
Lionheart is an almost anthemic track which has a vibe of a modern day Asia to it. The unhurried verse has a leisurely
tempo, the vocals are smooth and relaxed and lead up to the powerful chorus and it all comes together to sound like
something that could be used as soundtrack to a Disney film, cultured and urbane. That sax sound returns on Childs
Eyes to give an upbeat introduction and that is carried on into the song with some more of those tasty keyboards
driving the track along. There’s more than a touch of electronica to the music and the vocal, delivered in a stylish
monotone fashion, combines to take us back in time again. I’m beginning to get the idea that Arny might have been
influenced by the electronic music of the 80’s on ‘Carousel of Souls’ and especially on this track and Empires Full
and I fully approve! A more touching piano note opens House of Cards and it is a very nice touch. The heartwarming
vocals begin and the whole mood is one of reflection and nostalgia, I’m gripped immediately as the song takes on a
most impressive aura, again quite anthemic like Lionheart. There’s a lovely guitar solo that just bleeds emotion, it is
a stirring track that really hits you in the solar plexus with its passionate delivery. Let’s admit it, every musician likes
to rock out now and again and Arny is no different. A cracking guitar riff and riving beat open Rock And Roll Band,
anyone familiar with Asia’s recent offerings like ‘Omega’, will know what I mean. It has a really upbeat vibe and runs
along at a rollicking pace, designed to put a smile on your face and a skip in your step, it delivers on both counts. It’s
not what I’d expect from Arny but he pulls it off with aplomb, not sure about the ‘Gonna rock you like a hurricane’ line
though lol. The album closes with the dreamy Cold Warning which opens with ethereal keyboards and a heavenly piano
note. Arny’s deliberate vocal adds substance over the top and gives the song a supernatural aura. The guitar and
keyboards then open up with a more august tone and that supernatural feel goes into overdrive. It’s a clever song and
one that cultivates sophistication and the uber-cool guitar solo is an excellent way to close out this knowing release.
All the tracks on ‘Carousel of Souls’ are definitively Geof Whiteley Project but they also have their own character and
it’s the way that they all work together that makes this such a great album. There’s a worldly wise feel to this latest
release and it’s another great progression of where Arny is going musically and I can’t wait to hear the next chapter
in this engaging musician’s story.
Released 10th April 2017

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released April 10, 2017

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Geof Whitely Project UK

The Geof Whitely Project was formed in 2011, it consists of Geof Whitely and special guest Musicians, the aim of the project is to put out original material in all types of musical formats

from Prog Rock-Rock-Pop-Electronic-Instrumental.

All albums will contain a mix of such musical songs, theres surely one that will appeal to everyone..



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