Ambient Highways
Release Date: 04-12-2021
© 2021 Keith Richie
It is now 2021, and a short century ago in 2015, I began writing Ambient Highways. What started as a means of escape from many personal struggles soon became the hidden key to unlocking all the creative blocks I’d been facing.
Musically, I was at an all-time low—unable to find a sound that felt truly my own. I had ideas I couldn’t shape, thoughts I couldn’t express. With nowhere else to turn, I sat down at the keys and started playing.
It began with Neutrino—a moment of aimless tinkering that gave way to something more. Then came V Feeling, flowing almost effortlessly. Together, they opened a path I hadn’t seen in years. As the pieces came together, each track became a letter I had long needed to write.
When Kayla—my wife, partner, and best critic—heard the title track, she created a visual representation that perfectly captured what I had only been able to feel. Her cover design anchored the vision. With that clarity, the rest of the album took shape—blending all of my scattered ideas into a single, cohesive body of work.
Even now, six years later, I can listen to Ambient Highways from start to finish with my eyes closed and still see every step of that journey. For me, it remains a lasting expression of finding beauty within chaos—just a moment of clarity.
I hope it brings that clarity to you, too.
Special thanks to Kayla, Kathryn, and Faith—my family, my muses. Without them, none of this would exist. And to all of you who have supported me through the years—thank you. Your belief in me means more than words can express.
“The time between us drifts further and further apart. That is why I have made a goal; to make my heart harder, colder, and stronger. The door that I know will never open. I won’t knock on it eternally.”
“We are far, far, very, very far apart… but it might be that thoughts can overcome time and distance.”
— Voices of a Distant Star
What Others Are Saying About Ambient Highways
A sonic journey that continues to resonate with listeners around the world, Ambient Highways has received praise from critics across the ambient and new age music landscape. Explore what reviewers are saying:
JWVibe – “Ambient Highways is a dynamic, spirit-lifting musical journey that inspires and soothes the soul.”
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New Age Music Guide – “Richie’s melodies are thoughtful and heartfelt…”
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BlueWolf Reviews – “A unique, emotive journey into sound…”
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Journeyscapes Radio – “An emotionally rewarding listening experience from beginning to end.”
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New Age Music Reviews – “Keith Richie is a gifted artist creating beauty and thought-provoking soundscapes.”
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