The Unbreakable Circle

by Zensō

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1.	Clear Pebbles of Rain (Wild Geese) 05:37	buy track
2.	Butterfly (One or Two Things) 06:25	buy track
3.	Cathedral Forest (Sleeping in the Forest) 07:24	buy track
4.	The Cold and Perfect Fury (The Return) 06:02	buy track
5.	Homecoming (In Blackwater Woods) 04:43	buy track
6.	Lament (Heavy) 06:11	buy track
7.	Bluebird (What Gorgeous Thing) 05:15	buy track
8.	The Unbreakable Circle (From the Book of Time) 05:51	buy track

about

The Unbreakable Circle is a concept album inspired by the poetry of Mary Oliver. These tracks were written over the past four years since her passing, and each is related to a specific poem (listed in parens in the song title). As we’ve gone through challenging times over the years, Oliver’s work has always been there as a source of solace; I hope in a small way this album serves a similar purpose for you.

All the best—
Alan

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released June 1, 2023

Composed, performed, mixed, and mastered by Alan Barnard.

For Michael

Cherry Glen Records, 2023

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Zensō California

In Zen, ensō (円相) is a circle that is hand-drawn in one uninhibited brushstroke to illustrate the moment when the mind sets the body free to create.

discography

Dream of the Butterfly

Apr 2024
Mujō

Sep 2023
The Unbreakable Circle

Jun 2023
Metaphysika

Jan 2023
Shibusa

Jul 2022
The Secret Garden

Jan 2022
Kyūjōshō

Sep 2021
Suijin

Oct 2020
Satori

Mar 2020
The Floating World

Nov 2019

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