Sound Meditations, by Matthew Barlow

Sound Meditations

by Matthew Barlow

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Resonances & Words Feeling in love with this.. Favorite track: Sound Meditation I.

Pepi Jogarde the soundscapes you provide are like a cosmic bath. It is healing.

~ DJ Megasoup (Selaroda) ~ Supremely lovely, gentle, warm ambient jewels that make it so easy to relax and unwind. Probably my favorite Matthew Barlow album, and maybe my favorite SOTD release as well.

Miles Egan I've become a Matthew Barlow completist but this one stands out even among all his other excellent recordings. Serene. Favorite track: Sound Meditation I.

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1.	Sound Meditation I 13:46	buy track
2.	Sound Meditation III 08:08	buy track
3.	Sound Meditation IV 07:50	buy track
4.	Sound Meditation VI 08:37	buy track
5.	Sound Meditation V 13:23	buy track
6.	Sound Meditation VII 18:11	buy track
7.	Sound Meditation VIII 04:57	buy track

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A word on my process and overall concept when I was doing these "sound meditations": Each one generally only had one track, and everything was improvised live and recorded in one take with no overdubs. Once the track was exported and posted online, the original master was deleted. This method was a practice of "calm abiding" with sound in the present moment, allowing what would arise to come and go. It wasn't about creating a piece of music but rather about practicing a particular state of mind. It was one of my most freeing and rewarding experiences in making music, and I'm honored that it has been enjoyed by so many. This one is dedicated to the present moment and to the peace that can be found there provided we just listen.

Very special thanks to Sounds of the Dawn, Steve Targo, and Kyle Landstra - without your inspiration, this music would not be possible.

"The heart surrenders everything to the present moment. The mind judges and holds back." - Ram Dass

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released November 30, 2016

Music - Matthew Barlow
Mastered - Erik Maluchnik
Photo - Matthew Barlow

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