On Dream Traveller I have woven a story of a musical journey in a dream through wondrous lands using a host of instruments
Enter the dream, through the Earth portal, through a rainforest, talking to a companion by starlight, then up on a high mountain pass, find peace beside a great river, hearing an Irish tune from your companion, before talking a walkway to the sky, and into another dream.
Liner notes - the story .
1. Enter The Dream
You close your eyes. You hear a whistle tune. The tune draws you into the dream.
Chris Conway - tin whistle, keyboards, low whistle, theremin, effects
Mo Coulson - Celtic harp
2. Through The Earth Portal
You pass through the Earth Portal to the dream lands. The outer gates lead to a tunnel which grows more colourful the further you go into it. Suddenly you reach the inner gates and your dream journey has begun.
Chris Conway - tin & low Irish whistles, piano, keyboards, voice, percussion.
3. Rainforest Path
You reach a land of tropical rainforest. The rain eases as you go deeper into it and you make good progress and you enjoy seeing the wonders of the forest. The rain begins again and there is a thunderstorm as you leave the forest.
Chris Conway - low & tin Irish whistles, kalimba, keyboards, bodhran, percussion, field recordings.
4. Companions Under The Stars
You meet a companion along the way and you get along right away. Night falls and you have to spend the night under the stars. Late night tired talk slowly peters out as sleep comes.
Chris Conway - low Irish whistle, piano
5. The High Mountain Pass
After a long morning climb you reach a high mountain pass. You stop a while. The sound of distant goat bells are all around, but all is magically still. Then you continue walking towards the valley.
Chris Conway - tin & low Irish whistles, kantele, bells, chimes, cowbell, temple bells, finger cymbals, keyboards.
6. Peace By The Big River
You reach a huge river, which reminds you of The Ganges. You sit at the riverbank and watch the slow water go by. Time stops and you feel a deep peace and contentment.
Chris Conway - piano, kantele, sampled tanpura.
7. The Flower Of Magherally
It is time for you and your companion to go your separate ways. Before departing the companion sits and plays you a tune from their native Ireland. Then you take your path and they take theirs.
Chris Conway - low Irish whistle, keyboards
8. Pathway To The Sky
You reach a path which seemingly seems to rise up and up. A gentle incline gets steeper, and then there are steps to climb. You lose track of time as you rise higher until you reach a high plateau and you see a shining portal...
Chris Conway - piano, keyboards, acoustic and electric 9 string guitar, zither, low whistle, theremin, voice, chimes, drum loops.
9. Sky Portal To The Next Dream
You pass through the Sky Portal and you slowly rise through levels of dream sleep. You hear a distant whistle tune get nearer. But it does not take you to wakefulness, but towards another dream.
Chris Conway - piano, theremin, low whistle, voice, electric 9 string guitar, effects
Mo Coulson - Celtic harp
credits
released January 1, 2021
Chris Conway - piano, keyboards, low & tin Irish whistles, acoustic & electric 9 string guitars, zither, kalimba, kantele, theremin,bodhran, temple bells, chimes, percussion, drum loops, effects, field recordings.
special guest on tracks 1 & 9
Mo Coulson - Celtic harp
Chris Conway has released many new age, relaxation, albums under his own name plus in collaborations with Llewellyn, Govannen, Aramara, France Ellul, Clookai, Ajahn Achalo, and more.
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