‘Out of Doors: Meditations for Piano and Nature’ new album by Bodhiheart in Peaceful Radio Show 1525
16 January 2023 Artists
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In this follow-up to the acclaimed Love Rules, Bodhiheart explores the output of one of its primary voices, pianist Wells Hanley, coupled with the work of field recordist and producer Matt Wyatt.
Here, the sounds of nature inspire tranquility and provide a lush canvas for Hanley’s introspective yet expansive piano improvisations.
The two musicians began their collaboration over a shared love of poetry, and Hanley cites the poems of Rumi as a touchstone for this collection of improvisations; “Rumi wrote about the ecstasy of being in nature, or in the presence of a loved one, or anywhere just beyond the noise of the world, in full communion with the Self. Each of the improvisations on this album was recorded after a period of meditation and came out of that profound silence which is both utterly still and joyously ecstatic.”
This new offering from Bodhiheart carries the same core intention as their esteemed first release, Love Rules – to provide a spacious and heart-centered sonic environment that encourages contemplation, renewal, and healing.
Track Listing
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Departure [2:23]
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First Signs of Spring [5:38]
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The Rainy Season [5:12]
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Daybreak (the Sun) [5:30]
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Derecho [5:48]
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Migration [7:53]
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Snowmelt [4:20]
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Creek Song [5:55]
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Midnight (the Moon) [5:09]
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Ocean, Sand, Skin [5:47]
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Summer Storm [6:26]
12.Other Worlds [8:14]
Total Running Time: 1 hour, 8 minutes
“From first listen I found these pieces riveting. At once tranquil and exhilarating, they are simple and complex, somber and brilliantly shining. Every sound, every note—even the most unanticipated—seems as though it was utterly inevitable.”
– Matthew Labarge, New Age composer and pianist