The title of this album is derived from the concept of poetry according to William Wordsworth, who described it as nothing more than an "emotion recollected in tranquility." Tinkling, soft, vibrant sounds and granular synthesis predominate the compositions in "recollected in tranquility". Together with field recordings captured in nature, these sounds weave serene and meditative soundscapes. The author's intent is to transport the listener to a state of utmost peace while captivating their ear with a tapestry of pulsating and organic sounds. The tunes and tones unfolding in these seven tracks paint an imagery of a delicate blossoming of springtime and whisper of floral nostalgia.

Written, produced and mastered by Andrea Morana 
Artwork by George Korunov

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1. One With Nature

Blue Lightdome

Night Befell The Rail

Mirrored Self

House In The Woods

Bird Watching Station

Life Finds A Way

One With Nature

When you escape to a desert the silence shouts in your ear 
(Graham Greene)

You are confronted with yourself in these places. Silence is often seen as something soothing, but it is also frightening. It feels unnatural, especially for modern man. We constantly produce sound. In the desert there is no auditory or visual distraction. It is 40 degrees, day in day out. There is no one to talk to. You are hundreds of kilometres away from the nearest village or gas station. There is nothing romantic or idyllic about such an environment. After three days I was suffering from desert madness. You realise that the quietness you hear means that there is really nobody or nothing out there.  

(interview with Peter Lenaerts) 

Recorded along the Oodnadatta Track in South Australia, December 11-21, 2011.

Peter Lenaerts is a sound artist and composer in the fields of performance art, contemporary dance and film. He believes that in a culture dominated by visuals, nothing is as powerful, intense, and rewarding as simply listening.

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VQR004 Quies by Peter Lenaerts (extract)

Very Quiet Records releases recordings of quiet places provided by sound artists and field recordists from around the world. It is run from Devon, UK, by Tony Whitehead (www.tonywhitehead.org)

VQR004 Quies by Peter Lenaerts (extract)

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