The Impressions, Affections EP by Stanlee Harris is a sonic journey that blends innovation and artistic sensitivity. Built around the unique cross-hatching technique, where the hands are always crossed during the performance, Harris’s work evokes the dynamism and fluidity of Monet’s brushstrokes. Each track is a musical painting, where harmony and melody blend seamlessly, creating a continuous flow of emotions and impressions.
“Ardently“ opens the EP with intense, vibrant passion. The notes flow with ardor, like an explosion of emotions interwoven in a play of light and shadow. The piece embodies desire and inner strength, with a melody that seems to burn and envelop the listener in a passionate embrace. The cross-hatching technique enriches the composition, providing emotional depth that goes beyond the surface.
“Endlessly“ follows with a sense of continuity and infinite movement. The sounds flow without ever stopping, like a river that runs endlessly. The track conveys a feeling of perpetuity, of unfulfilled expectations, and of love that persists. Harris’s crossed hands lend this composition an almost ethereal quality, as if time were expanding and every note blended with the next in an eternal embrace.
Finally, “Poetically“ closes the EP with a tenderness that transports the listener into a world of reflection and introspection. Each note feels like a whispered word, like a verse forming in the air, capturing the essence of musical poetry. The track is an ode to the beauty of the present moment, an invitation to pause and listen to the flowing music with the same attention as one would read a poem.
Impressions, Affections is an EP that invites exploration of new sonic dimensions, where each track is a painting that tells stories of passion, hope, and reflection. Harris’s cross-hatching technique adds a unique quality to his music, creating a sonic landscape that is both visual and emotional.
🎧 Listen to the EP on YouTube and Spotify.
📜 Sheet music available attached.