***This version for the Sepia Memory Bank site can only present some of the shorter tracks from the album, and in reduced quality. Be sure to visit bandcamp for the full HD release***

Near the end of 2016 I began a series entitled "Sound Therapy Sessions" with a 13+ minute recording of rain and this definition: lengthy sonic excursions favoring tranquil moods and the interesting mixtures of related sources within a specific location, theme, or concept. The next entry was "Meltwater", featuring 25 minutes of a rural backyard slowly transforming from winter to spring. Finally, an extended soundscape of tranquil rain rounded out the series.

This compilation merges that initial run with two other rain recordings (one from Hamtramck, MI and another from Brooklyn, NY), and a brand new track of ocean surf recorded in 2019 in San Diego, CA. Since the original version of "Tranquil Rain" was only mastered/released as an MP3, I have created a new 2020 version for this release with old recordings but in 48 K WAV.

I always hope my soundscapes not only present in clear, HD audio, but also with a scope for storytelling where a clear beginning, middle, and end are demonstrated. I want the listener to have to question if what they are hearing is really how the recordings played out or was there some editing (there is always a lot of editing, especially in these extended pieces).

Listen on good headphones. This was created and released while in quarantine. Seems like a good time to release 90 minutes of relaxing sounds. I hope this can bring you a little release and escape from the state of things. Thanks so much. <3 RJ.