Isaac Karns is a musician and producer from Cincinnati, Ohio where he works out of his studio the Marble Garden. He is a multi-instrumentalist and producer whose work fearlessly explores disparate genres while seeking to cultivate an intuitive, childlike sense of creative freedom and collaboration. Bilateral Songs Vol. 1 is a new album of songs that incorporate bilateral stimulation that can be used both in therapy settings and for personal use. The genesis for this project began after Isaac was approached by Steph Ryall LPC, NCC, BCN, QEEG-DL about composing new music for use in her practice, with the goal of modulating brain states while listening. Each song encourages the production of specific brain waves through musical elements that alternate polarity between the left and right channels at specific rhythmic intervals, otherwise known as bilateral stimulation or dichotic listening. This album was written with the intent to foster reflection, restfulness and space to think and feel differently.

For inquiries regarding commissioning bilateral stimulation music, please contact themarblegarden@gmail.com

*Note: The effects of bilateral stimulation music are most effective when listened to on headphones.
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released November 7, 2024

Produced and recorded by Isaac Joel Karns at the Marble Garden in Cincinnati, OH with: acoustic guitar, 12 string guitar, synthesizers, voice, bass 

Bilateral Songs: Music for EEG Modulation Vol. I

Juno

Kajari (Theta 4.8hz) by Isaac Joel

Jenny Lind (Delta L1.4hz R2.8hz) by Isaac Joel

Sweet Granite (Theta 6.7hz) by Isaac Joel

Hearts of Gold (Alpha L12hz Beta R 15hz) by Isaac Joel

Charentais (Delta 2hz) by Isaac Joel

Haru Madhu (Beta 12.5hz Dichotomous) by Isaac Joel

Japanese Tiger (Alpha 9.5hz) by Isaac Joel

This was my second set at Night River July 5th, 2025 at the Northside Tavern. 

DJ Ike at the Northside Tavern 7/5/25

Khz-16Bit Wav

Rostrata

Happy Birthday (8-bit)

Baccata

Happy Birthday (8 bit)

Double A-side from Isaac Joel, recorded at the Marble Garden, straight to the Yamaha MT-8X.

We Can See the Light:
Isaac Karns-Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Bells, Synth
Devyn Glista-Drums, Bass, Percussion
Josh Jessen-Piano, Organ, Percussion

Standing:
Isaac Karns-Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Synth
Joey Cook-Vocals, Bass, Piano

Isaac Joel - Standing

Isaac Joel-Itasca

To all the oppressed, outcast and lonely people of the world:

You're beautiful.

You're strong.

You're not alone.


Sincerely,
Isaac Joel

Isaac Joel-About It Above It

"Pale Blue Eyes" written by Lou Reed

Michael Andrew: Electric guitar, vocals
Isaac Joel: Electric guitar, percussion

Artwork by Michael Andrew
Recorded at the Marble Garden in Cincinnati, OH
Mixed and mastered by Isaac Joel

Michael Andrew-Pale Blue Eyes

Leo Pastel: Vocals
Cory Pavlinac: Electric Guitar, Piano, Bass
Alex McGrath: Acoustic Guitar
Isaac Joel: Drums

Recorded at the Marble Garden in Cincinnati, OH. 

Mixed and mastered by Isaac Joel.

Leo Pastel & the Marble Garden co-LAB - Elegy

"This album is a series of short tape loops meant to be played simultaneously on different devices or browser windows. The idea is that the listener, alone or with friends, is able to create a tactile and continuously-evolving musical ecosystem where the tape loops interact with one another, resulting in their own landscape of sound. This album borrows heavily from the ideas of William Basinski, Brian Eno, John Cage, Terry Riley and The Flaming Lips, all of whom I offer gratitude and thanks for their work and inspiration.

I personally think this album would pair well with stargazing expeditions, a glass of red wine after a long day, or going on a walk with someone you love. Enjoy."


-Isaac Joel

Xeniidae Anthelia

Written and recorded by David Roller. 
Mixed and mastered at The Marble Garden.


Lyrics:
I left the city limits hours ago,
Oowegāway, nobody knows,
Passing mountains and it's starting to snow,
Oowegāway, the rest stop is closed,

Humming along to Skiptracing,
Rewind the tape and play it back,
The animal that I've been chasing,
Was separated from the pack.

Searching directions but the page wouldn't load,
Oowegāway, follow your nose,
It's hard to hide the neon colors you show,
Oowegāway, the lies that we're told,

Humming along to Skiptracing,
Rewind the tape and play it back,
The animal that I've been chasing,
Was separated from the pack.

Coast Off-Oowegāway

A recording studio run by Isaac Joel in Cincinnati, OH.

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