Inspired by the beautiful surfing of Torren Martyn, this is an exploration of Indonesian Gamelan music. Intended to go with visuals :)

Torren

A track I have produced, mixed and mastered, inspired by the beautiful wilderness of South West Portugal

Arrifana

A track I composed, arranged, performed on and recorded in collaboration with Joe Boon (drums). Intended as an instrumental for visuals, it's inspired by the hard hitting sounds of Australian beach rock and the surfing of Asher Pacey in his film 'No Straight Lines'.

Asher

The Olchon Valley in Herefordshire (UK) is a tranquil corner, tucked away in the Black Mountains. It has a long path that winds up into higher altitudes, a solitary waterfall and vivid blue-green gorse that covers its rugged walls. Recently I returned after many years since exploring it as a teenager. Although I had changed, the feeling the place gave me hadn't. It reminded me of the beauty of stillness. I later found out that 'Olchon' means wash in Welsh, so I decided to make a video about water cycles. Between my time spent in the Olchon Valley growing up and now, being in water has become a big part of my life. Surfing and swimming has helped me unwind, view life with a little more perspective and gain creative inspiration. This is a celebration of water.

Guitars, Synths, Bass - Eirian Lewis
Drums performed and mixed - Joe Boon 
Mixed and mastered - Eirian Lewis

Olchon

Isvarapranidhana refers to the last of five Niyamas famously observed by Indian yogi and mystic Patañjali, in his book of Yoga Sutras. A Niyama can be thought of as a ‘to-do’. A duty or observance that fosters health, enlightenment and ultimately liberation. This particular Niyama refers to paying attention to a god/true-self/unchanging reality, depending on either its religious or secular context. A broader understanding of Isvarapranidhana can be described as ‘letting go’ and finding acceptance in what is. 
This Niyama seems especially important for the times we are living in. With unlimited access to media, comes exposure to issues that are often outside of ones individual control and sphere of influence. Couple that with a high-achiever culture and social comparison, it’s easy to lose trust in the individual journey.
Isvarapranidhana or letting go is a work in progress. It’s hard to trust that everything is going to be ok and that the future might actually unfold beautifully. It takes awareness to challenge limiting beliefs. It takes courage to let go of control and surrender to outcomes you can’t predict.
For many, including myself, yoga and meditation has become an important way of cultivating this acceptance. Making a home in the unknown by being ok with discomfort when it arises, creates openings of connection, love and trust. This in turn gives riches to a present moment where peace, positivity and prosperity can be guiding lights.


Composed and performed - Eirian Lewis
Mixed and mastered - Eirian Lewis

Isvarapranidhana

Spindrift refers to the spray that comes off the sea in the wind. For surfers it speaks of those days where light wind scoops up cresting waves giving off a little spray, serving as a reminder to get out there on a longboard and enjoy the lift it gives.

The artwork is by local Devon based painter Steve Mcilveen.

Video accompanying the audio here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNa9QWFEFfM

Spindrift

Inspired by mountainous landscapes and those who enjoy being out in the wilderness.
I remember watching the snowboard movie Art of Flight and being really moved by the cinematography and how the choice of music from M83 struck a balance between nostalgia and raw expansiveness. This composition plays on width and depth to deepen the sense of magnitude the visuals provide. I wanted to create long chord progressions and walls of sound to reflect the height and unwavering nature of the mountains. 

Composed, produced and performed - Eirian Lewis
Mixed and mastered - Eirian Lewis 
Video edited - Eirian Lewis
Videos sourced - Artgrid

Wintersong

Inspired by Chris Sharma's ascent of one of the hardest deep water solo routes in the world. He fell almost 50 times in various attempts to send this route.  Es Pontas is a natural rock formation off the coast of Mallorca, Spain. Its name translates as "the big bridge". 
This composition makes use of Spanish guitars, deep bass sounds, echoed synths and dry resampled drums to capture the contrasting textures of sea and land. 

Composed, produced and performed - Eirian Lewis
Mixed and mastered - Eirian Lewis

Es Pontas

Inspired by the landscapes of the Luberon and a small village within its boundaries.

Bonnieux

Guitar teacher encouraging my students to find presence, inspiration and joy in playing 🎵

Guitar with Eirian

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