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“Canadian composers Frank Horvat and Sharlene Wallace listened with their hearts and turned my words into the music of the harp. This is a universal language that sees no barriers of comprehension. It is understood immediately by everyone. This music gathers our consciousness to heal all that has passed. It reveals a healthy future for our planet, our only home.”
– Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger
author, botanist, climate change visionary
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- 01 Ailm - Pine Sharlene Wallace, Frank Horvat 4:44
- 02 Beith - Birch Sharlene Wallace, Frank Horvat 5:13
- 03 Coll - Hazel Sharlene Wallace, Frank Horvat 5:29
- 04 Dair 1 - Oak 1 Sharlene Wallace, Frank Horvat 7:43
- 05 Eabha - Aspen Sharlene Wallace, Frank Horvat 4:09
- 06 Fearn - Alder Sharlene Wallace, Frank Horvat 6:14
- 07 Gort - Ivy Sharlene Wallace, Frank Horvat 3:47
- 08 Dair 2 - Oak 2 Sharlene Wallace, Frank Horvat 5:43
- 09 Huath - Hawthorn Sharlene Wallace, Frank Horvat 8:27
I Am Who I Am Records is proud to present, Trees.Listen, a new suite of music for harp and electronics by Canadian composers Frank Horvat and Sharlene Wallace.
There was a time when we knew how to listen to trees. This idea forms the cornerstone of a new album by Sharlene Wallace and Frank Horvat.
“These beautiful living sculptures in our landscapes patiently wait for us to stop and listen to their ancient secrets and wisdoms,” notes composer and harpist, Sharlene Wallace.
Trees.Listen is an immersive sonic journey, inspired by the profound knowledge of acclaimed botanist and climate change visionary Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger and her book, To Speak for the Trees. The soundscape comes to life with the intimate and evocative tones of the Celtic lever harp, fused with meticulously crafted electronic atmosphere. Experience the resonance of trees through the harp’s voice as every movement captures the spirit and wisdom of each tree. Trees.Listen is a musical storytelling experience that weaves the ancient past with modern sound design, offering a new way of “listening” to the planet.
This music is rooted in letters from the ancient Celtic Ogham script, a medieval alphabet that named each letter for a tree. This is how important trees were to the ancient Celts. Trees.Listen has chosen a musical alphabet note, A B C D E F G or H (B), to be the predominant note heard in each piece, connecting the music to the tree inspiring the letter name.
“By marrying the traditional harp with electronic textures, we’ve created a unique sonic landscape where the old and the new collide, reflecting our evolving relationship with nature. It’s about remembering that trees are more than just passive elements of nature—they’re living beings that have the power to heal and sustain us, both physically and spiritually.” – Frank Horvat, composer
Produced by Frank Horvat, Jean Martin and Sharlene Wallace
Harp Recording Engineered by Darren McGill at Union Sound, Toronto
Harp Loop Recordings Engineered by Jean Martin at THE FARM, Toronto
Edited, Mixed and Mastered at THE FARM by Jean Martin
Photography Art by Sharlene Wallace
Packaging by Lisa Horvat
Total time: 51:30
Catalogue ID: LTLP20
Street Date: Oct 4, 2024
UPC: 198595676219
| Letter/Musical Note | Celtic tree name | English tree name |
|---|---|---|
| A | Ailm | Pine |
| B | Beith | Birch |
| C | Coll | Hazel |
| D | Dair | Oak (x2 pieces) |
| E | Eabha | Aspen |
| F | Fearn | Alder |
| G | Gort | Ivy |
| H | Huath | Hawthorn |
