There are some universal concepts that form our lives. For example, on the new album, RIVER SERENE, by keyboardist Timothy Wenzel, he explores four themes -- water, love, light and dreams. Some might argue that all are necessary for our well-being. Within those four themes he has written three compositions about each theme. My favorite is the water element which includes the title track and two tunes about rain that really capture the sound, mood and feeling of rain coming down. You can find out more about him at his website which is a dotcom following his name. Wenzel is a top airplay instrumental artist who is a master at whipping up haunting melody lines, creative multi-instrument arrangements and deep textures. If you have not already become familiar with Wenzel’s music, seek it out, explore this new age album, and you will find some excellent modern instrumental music (excerpts available online at some sales sites).