From Wilderness: A Meditation on the Pacific Crest Trail

SATB Chorus, Soloists, Crystal Singing Bowls & Cello

1. Root: Survival Chakra & Journey Into Yourself
2. Southern California: No. 4. Aqua Dolce & No. 5. Tehachapi Pass & No. 6. Walker Pass
3. Sierras: No. 1. Crabtree Meadows & No. 2. Muir Pass & No. 3. Tuolumne Meadows
4. Northern California: No. 2. Beldon
5. Oregon: No. 6. Mt. Hood Wilderness & No. 7. Cascade Locks
6. British Columbia: Manning Park

A concert-length work and meditation on the transformative experience of traveling the Pacific Crest Trail. As you travel up the west coast from Campo, California to Manning Park, British Columbia, you will hear a wash of sounds that allows for reflection on the sacredness of nature, on the inspiring texts, and on yourself. The cello accompanies you as you discover the beauty and serenity of each stop. Through the healing properties of the seven chakras, the meditation is guided by the celestial sounds of crystal singing bowls. Vocal soloists give identity to the spirit animals you may encounter on the trail. Just as the trail leaves you with something you have learned, you are left with an experience that will last beyond the final cutoff, something that is with you forever.

“Calm, Powerful, Dramatic, Lucid”
-Marçal Borotau, Sonograma Magazine
“A fascinating and multifaceted sound world.”
-Rick Anderson, CD Hot List
“Soaring and Eclectic.”
-Christian Carey, Sequenza 21
“Anyone with the slightest acquaintance with the beauties of the American West will love this.”
-James Manheim, AllMusic
“It just doesn’t get much better than this.”
-Tom Steven, Take Effect