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There are many twists and turns along any artist's path to success. The journey undertaken by Steven Cravis is no exception. After attending Berkley College of Music in 1990, Steven moved into an artists community in nearby Cambridge, Massachusetts. While crafting the meditative piano pieces that later became the foundation of his first CD TRUE REFLECTIONS, Steven supported himself by teaching the healing art of yoga. Steven recalls:"For many musicians, a day job is just a job, a way to pay the bills. For me, it was different. The spiritual nature of my occupation was a source of inspiration for me. With my music, my goal is to transport my audience to that blissful, relaxed state that I have come to know through the art of yoga and meditation."In 1992, TRUE REFLECTIONS was released. Steven received the audience reaction that he had hoped for. "I think the music struck a chord, helped people to gain a peaceful break from the monotony in their lives. Things really started to go well for me when radio stations WGBH and WMJX began playing my music." To promote his new release, Steven played several well received concerts, including a benefit performance for The Muscular Dystrophy Association at Boston's historic Faneuil Hall. Steven found the healing effect of his music to be equally effective in a live setting. Given the cinematic quality of his music, it is not surprising that Steven is frequently asked to do film work. In the summer of 1994, Steven contributed the poignant ballad, "Is It True", to the Indian feature film, BOLLYWOOD, from Soni-Khan Productions. The film was singled out for recognition on the film festival circuit in both New York and Los Angeles.In the winter of 1995, Steven released his latest work, THE SOUND OF LIGHT. The intriguing title reflects Steven's continuing interest in spiritual exploration. "In certain cultures, it is said that by chanting specific sounds, one gains access to the dreamworld as sound is translated into light." Musically speaking, THE SOUND OF LIGHT is another success, a further refinement of Steven's unique style. Since its release, Steven has continued to perform, attempting to bring the healing power of his music to others around the world willing to share his journey. By K. Hauptman/April, 1999 Steven Cravis has complete command of those wonderful ivory keys that create such beautiful sounds. This music really put me in the right place. Solitude, spiritual strength and a oneness with the creator is encouraged through the music Cravis presents on this CD. The uniqueness of the instrument is it's ability to reach an absolutely phenomenal level of clarity and tone without any accompanying instruments to augment the sound. The common thread of all piano players, including Cravis, is a sparkling independence conveyed through the artistry of a solo pianist in his element. The self proclaimed Amazing Piano Magician lives up to the billing with each tune emanating The Sound of Light. This is a project that is in complete synchronicity with itself. It's evident in the music, corresponding song titles and the title of the recording that the idea or concept of this album is to project the completeness or vision derived from the circle of life. The references to the triangle of elements; fire, water and sky seemed to point in this direction from my viewpoint. The respect for life itself expressed through the perfectly blissful musical soundtrack that Steven Cravis has created is his gift to mankind. Seek out the beauty of life through the music. -MuzikMan/January, 26, 2000 www.muzikman.com |
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