Ambient Music from Northern California
Dear friends – This week the finishing touches are going on Atmospheric Oceans – an hour-long CD, consisting of 3 20-minute pieces. At every step along the path of creating this music, it’s been my focus to create a vehicle for your deep contemplation, meditation or relaxation. I think you’re[…]
Work continues on my next CD titled Atmospheric Oceans. I continue to be mindful about creating a collection of music that will be peaceful, meditative and rejuvenating. Today I’ve uploaded another sample from the CD. I would be delighted to hear your thoughts, reactions or comments regarding this music. After[…]
So, I posted this photo on Facebook last night, and a friend has asked me for the recipe. Rather than do a lengthy update there, I thought I’d upload it here instead. Most of the time when I cook I don’t really measure things out, so all the measurements are[…]
As I celebrate Independence Day and freedom, may I also remind myself to stay clear of the inner tyrannies of negative thoughts, old voices, self-defeating speech and behaviors. Without people a country is nothing but a piece of land. If I am a patriot and I hate another American, then[…]
My friends, it is with great pleasure that I can announce to you today the release of A Merman’s Dream – a 30-minute “EP” in digital download form. The suggested price for A Merman’s Dream is $5.00, but I would like you to have the opportunity to download it by[…]
This past week I was reminded. Fear isn’t something I can see or hear or taste. I can’t watch it in the sky or pick it up off the ground. Because it doesn’t actually exist in the tangible world. My fears are creations of my own mind, and outside of[…]
Sometimes when I talk with people about meditation they tell me how difficult it is, and why they don’t believe they can do it: I can’t still my mind Right, you can’t. And it’s not required that you do. In fact, that’s why you need to meditate. Saying, “I can’t[…]
Today I’m really excited to share with you a few minutes of music from my upcoming CD tentatively titled Atmospheric Oceans. This is quite possibly the most ambient and minimal music I’ve ever produced. At every step in the process I’ve kept in mind the idea that this will be[…]
This morning the husband of a co-worker is fighting for his life after suffering a massive heart attack. He is 33 years old. If you’re so inclined, prayers, positive energy, whatever you practice would be very much appreciated. I am reminded how tenuous life can be at times and what[…]
Today I’m delighted to let you know of the release of “Tule Song”, a 15-minute ambient piece, inspired by recent deep, foggy winter mornings. This is a “pay what you like” release, currently available at my Bandcamp page. You can download it there by following the link, pay what you[…]