Discover depths of beauty in Jennifer Thomas’s “Oceans”

In our fast-paced world, music often serves as a comforting background element, providing a soothing presence without diverting our attention. It takes something truly special to make us pause, stop multitasking, and truly listen. Jennifer Thomas’s “Oceans” is such a project. Over four years in the making, this album reflects the passion and dedication Jennifer poured into creating its musical soundscape. 

The album begins gently with single notes played one at a time, reminiscent of gentle waves lapping before they swell into a tidal wave. The title track is stunning, an example of Jennifer’s masterful storytelling where you can feel the ocean’s comforting lull or terrifying plunges. “The Lighthouse” offers a beautiful sense of triumph, a recurring theme throughout the album. There is magic and excitement in “Underwater Carnival Ride,” and a dangerous allure in “The Siren and the Sailor.”

“Oceans” is a deeply personal project, evident in the vulnerability of “Just a Teardrop in the Ocean,” which carries an aching bittersweetness. The album takes you on an adventure, with tracks like “Sea of Diamonds” making you feel as though you are swimming alongside a school of fish, keeping pace with her flying fingers across the keyboard. “You Carried Me Home” is a moment of reflection and connection that stands out with its stunning choral harmonies.

Jennifer also skillfully weaves in covers, adding new colors to the musical palate, with The Chainsmokers & Coldplay’s “Something Just Like This” and “Mermaids” from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.  She transforms Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, the inspiration for Celine Dion’s “All By Myself,” navigating from the murky waters of uncertainty to the clarity of light streaming through the depths. 

“Oceans” demands more than a cursory 30-second listen. Darkness. Light. The emotions change in waves. This is music rich in layers, meant to be savored and appreciated. So take a seat, connect your best speakers, and let the music transport you into the vast, majestic, and mystical world of Jennifer Thomas’s “Oceans.”

“Oceans” will be available June 7th.

Order at: www.jenniferthomasmusic.com

Natasha Barbieri, Editor

Editor

Creator of Classical Crossover Magazine. For Natasha music has always been closely tied to her faith. At age 18, Natasha made her opera debut playing the part of the mother in Menotti’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ with the Eastern Festival Opera. At 20, she was a winner of the 2011 Young Artist Competition at Andrews University. Natasha graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Music. Natasha has released a series of Holiday singles “A Place Called Home” (2020), “One Little Boy,” and “The Perfect Year” (2021). In 2021, she was nominated for the ‘Future Classic Women Awards’ show on Men’s & Women’s Radio Station. Natasha is the creator and editor of ‘Classical Crossover Magazine’ a venture that has allowed her to interview many of the top stars in the genre including Sarah Brightman, Celtic Woman, Mirusia, Paul Potts, and more. During the covid-19 pandemic, she created an online concert series for the magazine that has seen her perform in the same line-up as Alex Sharpe, Lucy Kay, Barbara Padilla, Classical Reflection, and more on the virtual stage. In 2022, Natasha was included on the charity album “Stars of Classical Crossover: Christmas” in benefit of the Wallace & Gromit Children’s Charity.