Reclamation

My new EP, Reclamation, is out today on all streaming services. It’s a collection of 5 minimalist, contemplative guitar pieces in the World/New Age genre. This one has a 3 cover arrangements that flowed well together; Unchained Melody, Wake Me Up When September Ends, and The Ecstasy of Gold.

The sound editing is distinctly raw — as I left in mic gain, squeaks, breathing; all pings and pops with a natural performance. This ‘light touch’ editing was popularized in the post-classical space by piano composer, Ólafur Arnalds. It gives the recording an intimate authenticity that you wouldn’t get…