Electronic/Review Sheila Rafferty - Soaring On

Sheila Rafferty, hailing from Leeds, UK, is the talented composer behind the original single "Soaring On." With her expertise in playing the synth, she brings a unique and captivating sound to the music scene. Joining her on this project is her husband, Ian Rafferty, who adds depth and rhythm with his skills on congas and percussion. Together, they create a mesmerizing blend of atmospheric synth and drums that transports listeners to new musical heights.

With “Soaring On,” Sheila Rafferty offers an exquisite meditation on landscape and spirit — a piece of music that seems to breathe with the rhythms of the earth itself. Inspired by the vast, windswept expanse of the North Yorkshire Moors, the track captures the elemental beauty and quiet majesty of that environment with remarkable sensitivity. What makes “Soaring On” so distinctive is that it was recorded on location, allowing the open air, distant calls, and natural acoustics of the moors to become an integral part of the composition.

Ethereal synth melodies float like morning mist over rolling hills, while Ian’s grounded conga grooves pulse softly beneath, mimicking the heartbeat of the land. The interplay between Sheila’s ambient textures and the organic percussion evokes both serenity and movement — the sensation of wind gliding across heather, of clouds drifting through endless sky. Each note feels intentional, as though shaped by the terrain itself.

There is a cinematic quality to “Soaring On,” but also an intimacy — a closeness that invites listeners to slow down, to feel the weight of silence and the wonder of space. It’s music not merely to hear, but to inhabit.

For fans of ambient, meditative, and nature-inspired soundscapes, “Soaring On” is both an escape and a return — a reminder that beauty often lies in stillness and that, sometimes, to truly move forward, we must learn to soar in place.