AMG Review of Ocean Suite

Matt Collar
All Music Guide

Pianist/composer Steven Halpern performs some expansive works accompanied by the sound of ocean waves on Ocean Suite. Compositionally, Halpern straddles the line between Claude Debussy and Steve Reich, while never getting as harmonically deep as either. However, as Halpern is widely recognized as a leader in the realm of "sound health," the true intention of this CD is to relax the listener. Depending upon your aesthetics, this should work just fine.