Piano notes tumble like they’re falling off a hill, heading for an anticipatory crash, yet are carried by the wind into a soft landing. That’s how The Seventh Wave feels against the skin. Composed by Mark J. Soler, the instrumental folds anticipation, hesitance, and surrender into a single movement.

The piano drives a classical melody shaped as a romantic arpeggio. A deep, rich tone supports moments of hesitation, while bright, sharp notes ride the crest of anticipation. The texture given to the sound feels deliberate, as if the piano itself shared its breathing with the listener, drawing them into the ebb and flow of the music.

The image of a child appears before your eyes, challenging the vast, scary waves while still afraid of them—a shared innocence that the track captures.
The ocean brings out this playful, jubilant side of us, and Soler channels it into sound, letting the listener feel both wonder and trepidation.
The arrangement recalls Chopin, blending classical sensibility with a deeply personal anecdote. The arpeggio mimics a wave spilling onto the ocean floor, scattering spindrifting bubbles at your feet.

The track manages to capture the fleeting beauty of anticipation, the hesitation before surrender, and the exhilaration of the unknown. An accompanying video for The Seventh Wave is available on Spotify, featuring footage of Soler’s son at the beach, capturing a moment of pure joy and liberation: a feeling held open by the ocean rather than buried deep inside, a reminder of the innocence and courage within us all.

Listen to Mark J Soler’s full track here: