Heights – From Sea To Sky [Album]

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Here is an album which I have been looking forward to hearing for the past week now. Squirrelled away, I’ve been waiting for the perfect slot in my recent busy schedule to fit in some alone time with the new release by Heights, entitled "From Sea To Sky". Being the second album from the progressive rock threesome, expectations are naturally high and for a band which undoubtedly holds huge promise in the future, is this album going to be the making of Heights?

Title track ‘From Sea to Sky’ initiates the start of the musical ensemble and it flows with both tranquillity and thought-provoking moments. Listening to this was pleasantly calming and gives you real sense of a understanding for what a band with musical cohesion can produce. Don’t expect a four minute metalhead blast of energy, because Heights are simply not that band. A soothing, atmospheric group, who strive to create visionary pieces. Flowing into ‘Of Wind and Air’, a creation with a slightly faster tempo and the inclusion of more melodic guitar playing; which features alongside partially distorted rhythmic passages. I might also add that there are no vocals within these songs, yet strangely it is very easy to listen to and enjoy. This is the type of music you might consider being closer to that of classical persuasion than a rock album.

The next part of the album really excites me; because it is entitled ‘Symphony For The Sky’ which includes ‘Movements’ 1 – 5. This might give further example to this album following a more orchestral arrangement with its musical direction.

I am going to keep my thoughts very precise at this point and there would be no need to detail each movement second by second. Instead, I will strongly advise you to take the five tracks as a whole. The process is to place the CD on, sit down on your sofa, turn the music up LOUD and enjoy a sound-scape like no other.

Building in references to the likes of Porcupine Tree, Tool, Pink Floyd and other more thought-provoking acts, Heights have created something ground-breaking. If I told you to go and listen to an album which was purely instrumental and included various ‘movements’, most likely the response would be negative, but this is where Heights are the hidden diamond in the rough. Clearly overlooked and underrated by many; it’s a privilege to hear such talent and ability.

Get yourself a copy, you will not be disappointed. Trust me.