Reflections Vinyl & CDs

Review: Indian-born British composer Cephas Azariah finally unveils his debut album and it very much lives up to expectations. The 12-track neo-classical LP takes influence from ambient and cinematic styles and was rather remarkably composed on a piano bought from Facebook Marketplace. It was completed in a Scottish cabin by the lochs and each track unravels personal conflicts while exploring the paradox of joy that is the sacrifices behind life's rewards. Growing up in the UK after immigrating from India at ten, Cephas witnessed the challenges of adapting to a new culture and through his music he encourages listeners to embrace life's journey and find comfort in its complexities and conflicting emotions.