Ufos in England

Recorded on 8/4/2014 at the Roman Fort of Mediobogdum on HardKnott Pass in Cumbria, UK. 

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Ode to King Eveling - Live at the Roman Fort of Mediobogdum - Cumbria, UK

Recorded on 8/4/2014 at the Roman Fort of Mediobogdum on HardKnott Pass in Cumbria, UK.

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Roman Echos from Beyond - Live at the Roman Fort of Mediobogdum - Cumbria, UK

Came across a sign for a Japanese garden when driving up to the old Roman fort. We pulled over and after a couple of wrong trails, came across a beautiful hill of stacked rocks and trees with stone steps. Didn't know if this was the spot, but we felt an energy there that called for us to record a song there.

Recorded on 8/4/2014 in the Lake District, Cumbria, UK.

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Japanese Garden Meditation in a British Forest - Lake District, Cumbria, UK

Recorded at the Elva Plain Stone Circle across from Bassenthwaite Lake. We had a fun time finding this circle after Nichola chatted with the sweetest older man (Elwin - who had long hair and a beard that was all white) who was working on his garden on a farm near the place. His best direction was, go through the gate and go "squinty eye left" The best part was going through the cow and sheep pastor going up the hill to get to the circle. 

Fairy Hill - Elva Plain Stone Circle, Cumbria, England

Recorded at the Elva Plain Stone Circle across from Bassenthwaite Lake. We had a fun time finding this circle after Nichola chatted with the sweetest older man (Elwin - who had long hair and a beard that was all white) who was working on his garden on a farm near the place. His best direction was, go through the gate and go "squinty eye left" The best part was going through the cow and sheep pastor going up the hill to get to the circle. 

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Recorded on August 4, 2014

Fairy Frolic to Bassenthwaite Lake - Elva Plain Stone Circle, Cumbria, England

This was my favorite (and most powerful) visit to the area's stone circles. It may have been the energy from the people visiting or the power of the circle at sunset. 

This circle is one of the oldest in England being constructed around 3200 BC.

Recorded live at Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria, England on August 5, 2014

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Offering at Sunset - Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria, England

I enjoyed a nice conversation with a couple who regularly vista the circle. They talked about how the different circles get their power (solstice, people, meditation) but the circle also needs to be re-energized. They shared a wine offering with me expressing there gratitude of how I was giving back to the circle and putting energy into it through music.

This was my favorite (and most powerful) visit to the area's stone circles. It may have been the energy from the people visiting or the power of the circle at sunset.

This circle is one of the oldest in England being constructed around 3200 BC.

Recorded live at Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria, England on August 5, 2014

David Blink - Pantheon Steel Halo - Shiraz in Eb

Giving Back to the Circle with Musical Energy - Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria, England

Recorded live at Swinside Stone Circle, Cumbria, England on August 6, 2014

David Blink - Pantheon Steel Halo - Shiraz in Eb

First Encounter at Swinside - Swinside Stone Circle, Cumbria, England

Wind Calling at Swinside - Swinside Stone Circle, Cumbria, England

After a long journey through Wales, we descended south to our yoga retreat in Devon. We mapped the Sat coordinates on our iPhone and new the retreat was in the Dartmoor National Park. When we mapped it, it dropped a pin, but led us to the center of the park. Without reception we drove through the park. We realized this was the most beautiful place and we would have never saw it if we weren't lost. So we decided to enjoy it. We found our bearings and were off to the edge of the park to get the freeway to go to the correct place when we drove by Hound Tor  at sunset....we had to pull over and perform at this amazing natural rock formation. Legends have it is haunted by hounds. You can hear in the improvisation an outpouring of tension and emotion but acceptance in this journey.

This was one of my favorite recordings from the project. Enjoy!

Recorded August 7, 2014 in the Dartmoor National Park (Hound Tor), Devon, England

David Blink - Pantheon Steel Halo - Shiraz in Eb

Hypnotizing the Beasts at Hound Tor - Dartmoor, Devon, England

Recorded at the Buckfast Abby in Devon, England on August 8, 2014

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