World Peace by Igor Lisul
Album "World Peace" is a prayer for global peace on Earth. Let there be much more love, peace, smiles, emotions rather than wars and hatred.
All lead guitars by Igor Lisul
Production by Igor Lisul
Acoustic rhythm guitars by Bob Westlake ("Always in my heart")
and Mike Fox ("World peace" and "In this romantic night")
Native american flute by Allen Bruce Ray ("Inspired by the Sun")
Album review by Kathy Parsons from www.mainlypiano.com :
"World Peace is the eighth album (plus several EPs and singles) from Serbian composer/guitar virtuoso Igor Lisul. The album features ten original tracks for solo electric guitar with a few that include guest artists. A left-handed guitarist who plays with the string order reversed, Igor has been playing the guitar since he was ten. There is a very strong rock influence in Igor's music as well as an emphasis on the melodies. Quoting the artist: "World Peace is a prayer for global peace on Earth. Let there be much more love, peace, smiles, emotions rather than wars and hatred." Amen to that!
World Peace begins with "Always In My Heart," which features the electric guitar in the lead along with Bob Westlake on rhythm guitars. Percussion and ambient keyboard washes can also be heard. It's a beautiful instrumental love song that gets the album off to a great start. The title track opens with a short keyboard and strings prelude before the electric guitar steps into the spotlight. Mike Fox appears on this track playing rhythm guitar. Fox also lends his talents to "In This Romantic Night," which includes drums and percussion for a soulful piece suitable for a romantic slow dance or simply to get into a hypnotic groove. "Japanese Heart" is a sweet love song that features electric guitar and atmospheric keyboard background tones. "Inspired By the Sun" begins with a Native American flute solo by Allen Bruce Ray that sets a gentle mood. Quiet bird sounds can be heard in the background throughout the piece, which becomes a guitar solo with soothing string washes. The ensemble builds from there, adding keyboards and percussion with the flute returning near the end - very soulful and my favorite piece on the album! The last four tracks are soothing guitar solos. "Moments" is quietly reflective and thoughtful. "The Bay of Dolphins" seems to gently float on the air. The sound of waves lapping at the shoreline gives "Day At the Beach" additional ambiance and is very relaxed and soothing! "Daybreak" is quietly optimistic about the possibilities of a new day and brings the album to a peaceful close.
World Peace is quite possibly Igor Lisul's best album to date (I haven't heard all of them!). It is available from Amazon, Apple Music/iTunes and streaming sites including Spotify. Check it out!"
Album review by Janet Mawdesley from www.bluewolf-reviews.com :
"Ten beautiful, rich and diverse tracks make up World Peace, essentially a love poem or portrait of many colours blended into a song, asking for peace and sanity to return to a world so badly in need of healing and love.
Always in my heart commences the journey with a strong and vibrant guitar introduction from Lisul, with Bob Westlake on rhythm guitars, which makes a statement and establishes the basis for a what is another stand out collection of work.
World Peace floats gently into being on the soft notes of the keyboard before the guitars move in, taking on the lead voice in what is a prayer to mankind; a plea added to the thousands gone before to bring light and happiness back into the world of today.
A delicate, intimate and tranquil interlude comes into being with the divine Japanese heart, a standout song in what has to this point been a vibrant, emotional journey. A personal favourite.
Flowing water leads in the mellow and peaceful Water of Life, short, dainty and peaceful, there is a certain charm to this song that takes one into a place of gently flowing streams, woodlands surrounding creating a deep sense of peace and security; healing and balm to the soul.
Who can resist a Day at the beach, another soft gentle piece which fits perfectly into the desire for a gentler world, cares left behind, just enjoying the time and moment to be found on the sands of the beach, the endless ocean washing gently at one feet. Timeless.
Daybreak brings this reflective collection to a completion with the gentle notes of the guitar softly touching the heart with a desire to offer solace to a hurting world and a genuine hope that before too much time has passed, a far gentler time will be restored to our sad and weeping world.
World Peace presents Serbian composer and guitarist Igor Lisul at his best."
There is a possibility for CD release of this album! Stay tuned!
Tracklist
| 1. | Always In My Heart | 3:52 |
| 2. | World Peace | 4:18 |
| 3. | In This Romantic Night | 3:33 |
| 4. | Japanese Heart | 3:15 |
| 5. | Inspired By The Sun | 4:41 |
| 6. | Water Of Life | 2:37 |
| 7. | Moments | 2:52 |
| 8. | The Bay Of Dolphins | 2:16 |
| 9. | Day At The Beach | 2:38 |
| 10. | Daybreak | 2:15 |
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Igor Lisul is a selftaught rock guitarist from Serbia.
He began his guitar journey at the age of 10. Igor is a lefthander and plays guitar with reversed string order. He attended the elementary music school. Although he developed his own unique guitar soloing style, Igor's music puts accent mainly on the melody. His guitar sings about love, soul, childhood, nature and other beautiful things.