Album Notes

The debut album from Raine Holtz's solo act Through Waves.
Not so often we have a glimpse of the true magic that stirs far below the grounds of indie music, hiding its underrated gems from the mainstream attention, and when we effectively give a closer look, we are truly blown away by the dazzling charms of its offerings. THROUGH WAVES is one of those one-of-a-kind projects, a delightful mix of acoustic rock, pop piano ballads and conceptual writing, all wrapped in ethereal atmospheres and world music.

If approached as an old journal from a (now deceased) schooner captain, "Sail, Schooner" is a morbidly interesting and delightful account of a lonely man who decided to die at sea; a profound angst and mysanthropy (ironically present in cheerful rock tunes at times) that is shared so perhaps a good thing can come out of it. Although having this gruesome background, the music of this album is far from a monotone: frisky alternative rock meets jazzy, heavy metal moods and sometimes even world music and baroque influences can be perceived in the multi-layered atmospheres of heavy bass, enthralling choirs, colorful violins, harpsichord...- and, naturally, the piano. Yes, Raine had a grand piano inside his ship, his only company in the long years at sea.

Apart from the rich musical tapestry that unfolds through the 70+ minutes of the CD, this LIMITED EDITION is a luxurious item assembled by the hands of the artist himself. The BOXSET contains:

• 13-tracks CD in separated plastic sleeve with flap;
• A5 full-coloured soft cover book with 48 pages, lavishly illustrated with photos and packed with lyrics and liner notes;
• A3 poster (folded, one-sided couché) created exclusively for this release;
• Extra personal note and "about this project" A4-sheet (signed and hand numbered);
• Everything housed in a black, solid book-bound handmade box with label on front and extra A5 sheet with track listing and other informations on the back.

This independent release is truly a greatest result of hard work and sheer love for music. A must-have for fans and enthusiasts of all things navy, oceanic and watery. Lift your anchor, for it is time to leave the harbour.

Music genres:
Alternative; Acoustic Rock; Progressive; World Music; Piano Ballad; Neo Folk.