A song for the springtime, inspired by Dartington Gardens.
'In the Garden’ is an ode to the creative energy that palpates through all life and all things.

It was my first time in Dartington gardens and there was no one else around. I was alone in this heavenly oasis of life. Flowers bursting with colour and scent, bees kissing the bluebells and the garden blooming with aliveness and life-creating-life. I was overcome with awe, wonder and beauty as inspiration poured through me, at a time when I was longing to create and find expression as an artist. The song speaks of an offering of feminine blood given to the earth in devotion, and carries the energy of creativity and life force itself.

Written and performed by Hana Wolf
Lead Guitar: Hana Wolf
2nd Guitar: Stephen Reid
Viola: Matt Bailey
Percussion & Bass: Leon Marley Itzler 
Mixing and Mastering: Leon Marley Itzler

In the Garden - Hana Wolf

I predominantly self-recorded and produced “Fall” in the autumn of 2023 as an emerging artist. "Fall" speaks of a personal journey of loss and growth and aims to encapsulate the essence of the darker seasons it draws inspiration from, providing a musical experience that mirrors the intricate dance between light and shadow, loss and renewal, inherent in the cycle of life.

“Fall” is about the changing of seasons and how the darker months of the year beckon us to turn inward and towards ourselves in introspection, rooted in the Celtic wisdom that something old must die for something new to be reborn. I wrote “Fall” in Autumn 2020, when I was letting go of a relationship and allowing the partnership to transform into a friendship. Amidst the currents of grief and realm of loss, a deeper understanding emerged as I unearthed newfound strength and independence, a thriving in who I was becoming.


Mirrored in nature, as the leaves fell from the branches and decayed back into the earth, this death also allowed other life forms to grow. The Mycelium feeds off the decaying plant matter allowing medicinal mushrooms to fruit all through the forest. “Fall” also speaks to the darker winter, when the Earth withdraws inwards and little outer growth is happening, yet deep within the earth, roots are still growing, bringing stability and nutrients to the plants and trees above.

A reflection of my own inner journey, “Fall” delves into the intricacies of embracing profound emotions—loss, grief, fear, pain, anger, frustration, and solitude. Acknowledging the complexities of the human experience, especially during the darker months, the song invites listeners to meet these deep-seated emotions as catalysts for transformation. 

The musical narrative of "Fall" unfolds with a deliberate descent, guiding the listener down into the darkness. The composition transitions into a serene, delicate forest soundscape full of texture, evoking the gentle patter of rain on leaves, sun streaming through the trees and the awe-inspiring beauty intrinsic to changing nature during this season. The crescendo that follows mirrors the rising energy and emergence of new life— the lengthening sunlight in the months ahead and the unseen growth beneath the earth's surface.

SONG CREDITS
Written & performed by Hana Wolf
Lead vocals & guitar: Hana Wolf
2nd Guitar: Mike Gilpin
Harmonies: Mike Gilpin, Billie Maree
Cello: Ben Roberts
Percussion & flute: Organic Origins
Mixing & mastering: Ram Dass Music
Recording studios: Sirens Studio and Honeyflower Sounds Studios
Special thanks to Alice Night and Stephen Reid for coaching/writing support

Fall

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Hana Wolf is a Singer/Songwriter rooted in the lands of Dartmoor, England. She sings from the heart, weaving a delicate realness with a grounded strength. Hana is a self-recording and self-producing emerging artist working on her debut album. Writing from her depths, Hana brings forth odes to nature and speaks to the inner journey of being a deep-feeling human. Connecting to the wild, she receives her inspiration from the rugged Celtic lands of Scotland, Ireland and England. Hana began her musical journey opening her voice in Kirtan circles and went on to lead Kirtan and Cacao ceremonies in London and festivals. Hana holds singing ceremonies and leads legal Psiloycbin retreats in the Netherlands where she loves to welcome all voices as they are and bring people together and into connection through song, dance, and shared humanness.

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