Be The Ocean

by Mela

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1.	Initiation 05:34		buy track
2.	Bottom of the Ocean 03:48	info	buy track
3.	5:30am 03:40	info	buy track
4.	Mudman Dream 05:12		buy track
5.	Be The Ocean 08:17	lyrics	buy track
Just as all waters flow to the ocean, oh but the ocean never overflows, so all desires flow to me Ever one in infinite peace, not the desirer of desires.

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This is the culmination of an experiment in ambient, drone, distortion, and ethereal spaces that I've been exploring since the pandemic in 2020. Largely influenced by the ocean, its mystery and symbology, this music includes vocals, singing bowls, guitar, field recordings, and software instruments, all created by myself.

Album art by Stefani Bondari

About singing bowls: singing bowls originated as "standing bells" in China and are now used widely in the Himalayas and the US for meditation and healing purposes.
They resonate with the vibration of the universe, "om."

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released August 10, 2023

Thank you to Angu for supporting me through this process.
Thanks to those who provided feedback at various Living Room shows where this music was workshopped.

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Mela New York

I created Red Dust in 2012-2014, and since then have been developing a new sound which is more ambient, drone-heavy, and less lyrical. Homemade ambient tracks coming in 2022.

Moon pic by Erick Boustead

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