Relish in Japanese Musical Fantasy as One Composer and Musician, David Kerrison, Delivers a Journey Through Time, Space, and Nature in his Album “Udoor”

David Ainslie Kerrison is a composer and musician who was born in the UK. He has been able to lead a career spanning several years of success with so many accolades and recognition for his efforts—he has scored music for several films as well as written music for TV and commercials. This is alongside the countless sold-out gigs and events he has under his belt. A virtuosic experimental musician who likes his adventures over the polyphonic analog synths, he has developed a penchant for blending lighting cello and guitar runs with unique rhythms to provide an electrifying combination of the original sound.

David explains his style of play as fusing a plethora of styles together simultaneously without worrying about what particular rules go with each style. I think this is a perfect case scenario of the ends justifying the means, according to Kerrison: music has its own sense of direction that allows it to take its listeners where they should be, as opposed to where they want to be.

“Udoor” is a 13-piece musical collection featuring some of the most impeccably realized and composed pieces I have listened to in a long time. While I am no virtuoso to this kind of traditional sound, I did acknowledge the precision and technique that went into this, especially after reading the miracle David pulled off to make this a success all by himself—don’t forget that he was performing at a sold-out Japanese shrine that was located next to the sea.

This kind of performance involved a seamless blend of traditional Japanese instruments with western instruments, with perfect synchronization between musicians, dancers and lighting. To say that David pulled a miracle to deliver to near perfection actually feels like an understatement. I don’t know how he managed to pull this off, but the fact that he did is such an impressive milestone that affirms his indisputable artisanship.

“Udoor” is up there as the impeccable distillation of ingenious artistry with a universally appealing blend of Japanese and western instruments to achieve a desired taste that reaches the core of emotional satisfaction. I’ll skip the nitty-gritty details about the orchestra between the cellos and violas and how, due to the huge size of the venue, he had to allow the keyboards to play two parts simultaneously ( I know, it’s just rocket science to us who have never stepped foot in a music school!)

It was also impressive how he was able to harness the natural sounds of the cave and sea and integrate them into his performance, and like the maestro he is, he was able to unbelievably capture that experience of the sea gradually entering the cave, which was mind-blowing for everyone in this show!

To the tracks themselves, quite a number did tickle my fantasy and hit me emotionally in a way even words can’t. My favorites from this whole collection are “Entrance,”, “Behind the Door”, “Heartache” “The Gift”, “Ripple Effect”, “Synchronicity II” and “Inner Voice”.

I mean, it’s just magical how an impressive blend of traditional and modern melodies and rhythms can have such an indescribably sublime effect on a listener even without the lyrics. Kerrison creates a collection whose beauty and charm really defy the imagination and takes a listener through quite a meditative journey through time, space, and nature!

With that in mind, I believe it’s long past time that you got acquainted with this surreal listening experience for your own benefit; just remember that this type of music is less heard and more experienced—savor every sip off of its delicacy!