AS WITH ALL MAJOR WORKS OF ART, what you acquire is measured by level of excellence, quality rather than quantity. I will tell you up front that Brian’s ambient/brainwave works are half hour discs, sonic paintings that convey multiple levels. The “quantity” is packed into the music, rather than extended over 74 minutes of uneven quality. All of his ambient discs are carefully crafted to not only provide the aimed-for mental or somatic affects, but also to inspire the listener with radical beauty that conforms perfectly to the aesthetics of ambient and visionary music. His 1999 release, “Mystic Rain,” which incorporates a sonic analogue of the maximum resonance of the photon emission of DNA is an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE for any and all serious aficionadoes of visionary sound arts. “Brian’s Brain Buster,” released that same year, stands to this day as one of the quintessential brainwavemusic recordings. I could rave another two paragraphs about his other releases, but suffice it to say that his heart chakra resonance disc, “The Power of 7,” and his delta sleep disc, “Delta Bliss,” (which I actually prefer to play upon arising) are also highly worthy acquisitions.

Ten years in the making, Brian E. Paulson’s new “Deep Release,” is formulated specifically for the healing of emotional and physical trauma. While exhibiting his adept use of the medium and knowledge gained from years of research, this piece of ART is not only brainwave music, but belongs in the category of true angelic music. Featuring soaring grand piano reminiscent of Raphael and delicate synth touches rather like Patrick Bernhardt’s initial works, this 32-minute piece is an exquisite journey through sonic fields of peace and joy. It is better than getting the new Raphael cd that I keep wishing for (whatever became of him?) because Brian’s understanding of using resonance to attain specific mind-body states goes beyond intuitive understanding to a deeper intellectual realization of the actual “science” of it.

While constructed as a classical “suite” with distinct movements, midway through its duration “Deep Release” has a mellow rock beat that effectively brings one’s entire body into entrainment. Just prior to this section, there is an amazing transition where the “tension” developed by the first movement is suddenly resolved.My somatic response to this was so profound that I had to refocus on what was happening, dumb founded that it had snuck up on me so easily, bypassing my usually astute deep listening abilities.

All in All, an excellent release from BEP, and a welcome addition to the collection of anyone who enjoys angelic music. A fine production and real-time musicianship to appreciate.