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New EP “Dreaming of a Sea of Time” by Martin Kuiper

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Released April 17, Dreaming of a Sea of Time finds Dutch singer-songwriter Martin Kuiper stepping deeper into the emotional terrain, he first revealed on his 2024 debut, To Feel Is To Believe. At 49, Kuiper is not chasing trends. He’s sharing truths — and this five-track EP speaks in beautiful ways that linger long after the music ends.

The opening track, “Dreams,” sets a reflective tone. With gentle guitar and soft piano, Kuiper contemplates memory and desire: “Dreams can haunt you or lead you.” His delivery is calm, even weary, yet honest — like someone speaking from real experience. Nothing feels rushed. Every note has space.

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Hanging on a Pink Moon” follows with a clear nod to Nick Drake, but the emotion is entirely Kuiper’s. He sings about holding onto love and meaning, even in moments of uncertainty. The arrangement slowly builds, layering subtle harmonies and expressive drums into something tender and full.

The title track, “Sea of Time,” explores aging without bitterness. Synth touches add depth, while the lyrics offer gentle acceptance: “The older you get, the less time you have.” Instead of sadness, the song gives a quiet kind of peace. “Baby,” written over thirty years ago, brings the past into the present with disarming sincerity. It feels like a letter from a younger self, carried with care through the decades.

Closing track “Seven Days” captures the nervous beauty of new love — unsure, yet hopeful. The melody rises, then falls back into stillness. In just under 20 minutes, Dreaming of a Sea of Time leaves something lasting.

Throughout the EP, Kuiper invites listeners into a world where emotions are treated with care, not spectacle. Dreaming of a Sea of Time may be brief, but it’s lasting. It’s a soft-spoken triumph from an artist who chose meaning over speed — and won.

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