If you were to wake up one morning with a song in your head and it stayed with you throughout the day as you went about your activities and interactions it would undoubtedly deviate to fit your mood. If these variations stuck with you until the time you laid back down to bed that night, your mind would have played out a whole soundtrack perfectly composed just for you. Whether it was composer Bill Wren’s intentions or not, he has woven together such a concept in his debut "One Day in a Life." The title track sets the stage for an accessible musical formula that is carried throughout the album. A lead instrument, which dictates the mood, is gently accompanied by arpeggiated strings (mainly acoustic guitar) and long sustained chords (mainly keyboards). Wind chimes or rolled mallets on the suspended cymbal herald dramatic and transition sequences of the songs. The first lead instrument in “One Day in a Life” is the acoustic guitar. The quiet, unassuming timbre is appropriate for a melody heard at daybreak. Other songs will feature the cello with its deep rich tones as the soloist in tracks such as “En Mai.” Incidentally, all of the orchestral string work on the album is very well done. In “Ocean Breeze” the classical guitar takes control of the melody and offers a different sound than the previously heard acoustic guitar work. The classical guitar is more pointed and directed but is still quite pleasing to the ear. Towards the end of the album it takes on a completely new feeling with the garish leads of a jazz saxophone. The wind instrument offers a sultrier and at times frantic sound compared to the tender strings as demonstrated in “Lovers Rendezvous.” As the excitement of the saxophone ebbs, the closing track, “Heart to Heart,” features a soothing piano lead. The melodies for all these songs are different, yet they all follow a similar pattern. The most well structured songs on the album are “Day Break,” which features the cello and vocals flowing over the lush orchestration and “Old Friend,” with its upbeat tempo, percussive backbeat and keyboard flute interludes adding a sense of intrigue. "One Day in a Life" is finely mixed and expertly produced. There are no memorable melodies or knock out numbers, but instead is a delightful blend of movie score, New Age and a touch of smooth jazz. It is an enjoyable nondescript listen and provides the perfect soundtrack for a day in the life of an ordinary happy soul.

Amongst the hectic days Or calming nights A voice of guitar sings Song of open heart It isn’t just one more pleasant album for review because Bill Wren’s life experiences were fully reflected in his music. It expresses a wide scale of various emotions. But even all aforesaid is not essential. The main thing is that Bill Wren’s music is very sincere. These are melodies of the open heart which aspires to share its love and passion with the listeners. There is much beauty in Bill Wren’s compositions. The artist masterfully mixes various genres. As a result we can listen to perfectly played new age music. Here I’d like to mention another important feature of the album “One Day in a Life”. Its music is weightless, it is natural like a breath. As you listen to Bill Wren’s album it is difficult to understand how you could have lived without this music before. The album “One Day in a Life” is filled with a positive view on a life. And it has a refined sounding. Rejoice your life with the touching music of a true master Bill Wren!

Two months ago, I came across a musician and songwriter that stood out to me by not only being ecletic, honest, true, and just an all around great guy, but also being extremely passionate about his craft. That artist was and is musician Bill Wren. I had the privelege of listening to a few of his compositions prior to the "One Day In A Life" official album release and I immediately began thinking something like this deserved more attention from the musical realm of listeners ears. In fact, I think it deserves a lot of attention. The Audio Village iMusic Network wasted no time featuring Bill Wren on our radio show, AVRadio and for good reason. His unreleased track, "Ships of Wood," gained immediate attention from the members, and sat comfortably at the top of our charts for quite some time. Still to this day, that song is holding a strong 5 star rating based on votes from other AVArtists. Of course that song also graces the favorite list on my personal Audio Village profile. In the independent music world, Bill Wren is known as, A Rare Texas Songbird, and I could not have worded a description any better myself. Bill has been quoted saying, “I want to create music that moves the human heart in a positive direction.” This album release is a perfect example of taking that train of thought into the realm of reality. This is the real deal my friends. The album is an atmospheric array of Light Jazz and New Age woven together into a beautiful soundscape of pure emotion. Virtually an all instrumental album, the music speaks for itself, telling stories and charting through the deep waves of our various human feelings and moods. The arrangement is professionally constructed with all the key elements in place. There are many touches of sensuality throughout the album which really add to the color and power of such a mellow work. The opening track, which also doubles as the album title, is "One Day In A Life." This song slowly brings you into the atmosphere Bill Wren so eliquitelly creates. The orchestrated concept of the album really shines through with an opening track such as this, creating that "morning" feeling and the rise of a new day. The beginning. Dawn. This song sets the stage for the coming chain of events that will soon lead you to "Night Fall," and that tender kiss the night sky lays upon our weary heads. As the night sky transcends, the album closes with a sensual "Lovers Rendezvous" and a "Heart To Heart." Two excellent choices, and two perfect selections to end an album of such substance. The highlight for me, and one in particular that has received much play in my world, is the song "I Will Waltz for You." There is just something about this song that connects with me emotionally. That is quite the rarity for my tastes, but this track, if I had to pick just one, IS the best on the album. Beautifully orchestrated and arranged. I highly recommend this album to any person who wishes to just escape from the daily grind and desires to become lost in a soundscape of color and sound. "One Day In A Life," is easy on the ears and hard on the heart. When I think of this album, images of candlelit dinners, romantic evenings, a first kiss, and undying passion all come to mind. I've been hard pressed in the past to point such attention to a virtually all instrumental album, but this one hit me hard, and in all the right places. Maybe I was just in the right mood at the time or maybe this album is simply very well written. The production and overall structure of the album is top notch and rivals any major release in the same genre rather easily. Upon listening, one will recognize Bill's vision and come to realize this album wasn't a walk in the park to produce. This is very well done on all fronts. The album was produced by Frank Ralls. The album is a tri-fold design with artwork that really speaks for what is inside. I can honestly sit here and say, from the packaging, to the artwork and of course to and through the music, this is one of the best assembled works I have ever come across from an independent artist. You haven't heard the last of Bill Wren friends. In fact, he is just getting started. "One Day In A Life," is his debut release, and this talented artist is already composing his next. If you never had the opportunity to experience Bill Wren's melodically mood driven work, please do. Visit his CDBABY pageAVArtist page for free sample cuts of the album or check out his on Audio Village. Bill Wren, "One Day In A Life," is truly a melodic, mellow, moody delight. For the genre, and from an independent artist, this is a very modest masterpiece. Please support independent music. Sincerely Indie, Stephen Audio Village iMusic Network