A multi-award-winning composer, pianist, and producer, Karen is no stranger to the power of art as a healing force. She has spent over three decades as a professional artist—painting, sculpting, and photographing the ineffable—before music chose her in a way that feels almost otherworldly. Born in Denmark and now residing between New York City and Florida, she brings a transatlantic soul to her sound. A proud voting member of the Recording Academy, Karen has become a beloved name on this blog, and for good reason—her music doesn’t just speak; it listens back.
Her instrumental piece, “Angel Jeramiel (The Angel of Dreams),” is a stunningly serene meditation in sound. Named after the archangel who guides souls through dreams and visions, the track feels as though it exists in the space between sleep and waking. From the very first note, Karen invites us into this liminal world—a place where time slows, and thoughts drift like feathers.
Played on her beloved 80-year-old Steinway grand, the piano’s timbre is both ancient and intimate. You can hear the wood breathe and the hammers whisper across the strings. There’s an unfiltered honesty in the way the notes unfold—delicate, deliberate, and filled with grace. The recording took place early in the morning, a detail that seems to seep into every measure. That quiet hour gifted the track with emotional purity and a translucent kind of vulnerability, as if the music emerged before the world could interfere with its meaning.
Karen’s performance is deeply intuitive. She doesn’t just play the piano; she communes with it. Each phrase feels received rather than composed, channeled rather than arranged. There’s a spiritual openness in her touch—light, reverent, and imbued with purpose. Her phrasing leaves room for silence, for breath, for contemplation. And in that space, “Angel Jeramiel” becomes more than a song—it becomes an experience.
From a production standpoint, the track is minimalist but rich in texture. There’s no need for embellishment here. The clarity of the recording allows every nuance of Karen’s playing to shine. You hear the weight of each keystroke, the natural reverb of the room, and the organic imperfections that make it human—and holy.
“Angel Jeramiel” is the kind of composition that stays with you long after it ends. It doesn’t shout or dazzle. Instead, it wraps around you like a gentle dream, nudging your spirit awake in the softest possible way.
With “Angel Jeramiel,” Karen continues to prove why she is a favorite on this blog—and in hearts around the world. Her artistry transcends the ordinary, and we’re honored to keep celebrating her journey.
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