Albums like this can be somewhat challenging to review on the usual track-by-track basis. They’re very organic, inviting you to suspend your usual sense of reality, if only for a little while.

The album essentially comprises four Developments movements, framed by a literal intro and uutro, with movements 3 and 4 separated by an interlude.

For the "Intro: Light" and "Outro: Dusk", you might expect mere snippets or short tonal sketches, but with each running over three minutes, they stand as complete pieces in their own right, rich in mood and texture.

"Developments 1: Forums" immediately reminded me of Bach’s Air on a G String, simple, elegant, and effective. The swirling sounds beneath the piano create a quietly beautiful atmosphere. All of the Developments movements are piano-focused, yet they are beautifully complemented by an ethereal electronic sound bed, giving each piece a sense of spaciousness and depth.

"Developments 2: Motion" is light and airy, it drifts along like flying through open sky, almost weightless. There’s no urgency here, no sense of destination, just a gentle, unhurried movement that feels content to exist in the moment. It carries a quiet sense of ease, as if it’s simply happy to be.

"Developments 3: Penumbra" is more intimate in tone, it draws you closer rather than carrying you away. There’s still no sense of haste or destination, just a quiet presence that settles into the moment. The gentle crackle and pop of a fire seem to linger in the background, wrapping everything in warmth. It evokes a deep calm, a feeling of tranquillity and safety, like being held in a space where nothing else is required.

Between Developments 3 and 4 lies the "Interlude: Bardo", which very much lives up to its prefix. Here, the focus shifts to the electronic textures, with the piano taking a smaller, supporting role, creating a contemplative bridge between the movements.

While this review may seem light on detail, that doesn’t diminish the fact that this is a wonderful album, perfect for kicking back and escaping for a while. There are clear echoes of Vangelis throughout, particularly in "Outro: Dusk", where the lush electronic textures and cinematic atmosphere shine.

For anyone into ambient or meditative music, this is definitely an album worth adding to your collection, a carefully crafted journey that rewards repeated listening.