Garden of Contemplation
World, Asian, India, Middle East, Japan AND Jazz Fusion.
Discover this World Fusion track.
"Eeg Map Op" by Garden of Contemplation is a World Fusion production available on SoundClick. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. With a tone that is groove, smooth jazz and bossa nova, Garden of Contemplation's track connects on an emotional level. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick World Fusion chart, peaking at #9. SoundClick gives artists like Garden of Contemplation a platform to share original World Fusion music with listeners around the world.
A licensable Jazz Fusion track.
Independent artist Garden of Contemplation drops "Shanti", a Jazz Fusion track on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. This track holds its own in the jazz fusion landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "Shanti" has peaked at number 10 on the SoundClick Jazz Fusion chart. Producers and creators can license "Shanti" directly through Garden of Contemplation's SoundClick page for $25.00.
Three minutes of the relaxing gamelan playing at the center of the galaxy in the Sukawati heaven. Perfect for yoga and meditation.
"The Sukawati Heaven" by Garden of Contemplation is a Jazz Fusion production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by gamelan and java, giving the song its signature feel. The track creates a listening experience that feels meditation, relaxation and calm. It has peaked at #19 in Jazz and #4 in Jazz Fusion on the SoundClick charts. Stream "The Sukawati Heaven" and explore more from Garden of Contemplation on SoundClick.
Discover this Jazz Fusion track.
"Romantic Notions" by Garden of Contemplation is a Jazz Fusion production available on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. A jazz fusion track built for repeat listens — it reveals more with each play. It has peaked at #22 in Jazz and #7 in Jazz Fusion on the SoundClick charts. SoundClick gives artists like Garden of Contemplation a platform to share original Jazz Fusion music with listeners around the world.
Enjoy this Modern Jazz track.
"Monsoon to Paradise" is a Modern Jazz track by Garden of Contemplation on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The production choices here reflect a genuine understanding of what makes modern jazz work. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Modern Jazz chart, peaking at #2. "Monsoon to Paradise" is part of the Garden of Contemplation catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
- freestyling over a beat
- licensing music for use in TV or for a movie
- remixing or use audio samples
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To license a beat without audio tag and to use in a professional manner please buy a license from this page. Usually those are $25 and up.
The Stem file also usually includes the original stereo master of the track for standard playback.
I played solo to an audience of 800 in Arizona.
The most influenctial artist you may have heard of is Bangkok Blue who rercorded the soundtrack to the movie Siamese Twins. His album has the same name.
Bio
I was born in 1964 in Las Vegas. I was a featured soloist for the Nevada Classical Guitar Society. I played in many restuarants and weddings. I majored in music at Northern Arizona University. I studied music composition with Bruce Reiprich and Kenneth Rummery. I directed NAU preparatory school's jazz combos I and II and played bass in their big band. I also played in NAU's steel drum ensemble under Steve Hemphill, president of the Arizona Chapter of the percussive arts society.
I have traveled to Miami and heard the Miami Cuban sound. I have heard; the blues played proper in New Orleans, Mariachi music in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, the traditional music in Korea and went to a traditional Piphat Mon performance at a temple in Hua Hin, Thailand.
I have read many books on aesthetics, music composition, and ethnomusicology especially gamelan transcriptions and East Indian musical practices. I'm interested in world music theory, scales, chords, harmony, music composition, rhythms, drums and drumming.
I have jammed with Korean jazz marimba player and music professor Baek Jin Woo and Blues artist Son Yong Woo of the band Shincheon Blues.
I have a sitar, a Korean Kayageum (Koto), Korean Guengari (small gong), Korean Jing (medium gong), Korean Chango (double headed drum played with a stick and a hard ball mallet), American Chapman Stick, Steel drums from Trinidad, a didgeridoo from Australia and an equal tempered Indonesian Gamelan!
I have built xylophones, thumb pianos, stamping tubes, Brazilian Berimbau, Spike fiddles and the hammered dulcimers of Arabia, China and South East Asia. I have made large metal bells from scuba tanks and I have also built lutes.
I have written more music than I can count, as well as published articles on music composition, aesthetics and ethnomusicology (http://www.paradisemoon.com/thai_main/Huahin/thai_instruments_intro.htm). My music combines melodic motives from jazz, rhythmic motives from the Middle East, India, Africa, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bali, Cuba and the Carribean. It also uses drones, modal chord progressions and instruments from around the world such as Koto, Gongs and Gamelan. My music sometimes utilizes interlocking patterns in the vein of gamelan and African Amadinda. My music could be described as Bankok Blue meets Deep Forest.
I'm a member of "TAXI" the world's largest independant A&R company. and film through sound libraries. Some titles from my portfolio include; Across Time, Deep Blue, River of Stars, Fountain Mist, Pagoda Lantern, Daughters of Maya, Mystic Shepherd, Ally of Creation, Cradle of Time, and Deer Park among others.
I'm also a member of the Textbook and Academic Authors association.