Release Date: July 12, 2024
Label: Independent
This is a soundtrack to feed the mind, body, and spirit. The
music of the body speaks to us all in different ways. If you look at the track
listing, it gives you a detailed description of what the body does, can, or
will do during this procession of sounds, textures, and light, and, for
instance, in the second track, "Nourishing, holding," it begins with
the sound of waves. The soothing sound of water, used frequently during
meditation recordings, is spiritually connected to all life. To return from
whence we came, the beginning can be a cleansing experience.
As is usually the case with ambient new-age music, the main instrument
is keyboards or synths. This provides a perfect foundation and a springboard to
other sounds, computer-generated or natural, that complement that primary base.
Another example of a prolific exercise is "processing,
detoxifying," which ends with birds chirping. It's a nice touch after all
that focus and relaxation. Those two words are essential; you must process them
before detoxifying the mind or body, mentally and physically; they all work
together seamlessly. However, if we let them, they can put us in the wrong
direction and have us self-destruct, thus the detoxification. The body and mind
are incredibly complex instruments. We must be the masters of ourselves; our
well-being and spirituality are intrinsically connected.
The arrangement and duration of the tracks in Ontogenesis
are meticulously crafted to guide you into a state of focus and meditation.
This paves the way for an altering experience, potentially leading to profound
healing and offering a beacon of hope and optimism. Furthermore, the album
beckons you to venture into unexplored realms of perception and existence,
fostering a deep sense of self-healing.
I like the thought and action of "straightening,
dispersing," which by no coincidence is the lengthiest track at 5:34. To
me, I believe the straightening is the leveling of the body and dispersing your
energy to attain that state, which in turn would open the door to absorbing the
music and letting it assist you to another state of being. It's kind of like
ironing the wrinkles out of some clothing stuffed in a drawer. That is my
vision and interpretation alone; it is up to each listener to determine what it
means and accomplishes for them. And that is the beauty and simplicity of it
all, empowering you to create your own unique experience.
If everything were like music, the world would be a utopia, and alas, we know it is not, and that is precisely why we need tools like NTHNL to provide for us on Ontogenesis. Uncomplicated, pleasant, and easily accessible, that is what instrumental meditation is and always should be. If it's like work, it won't work. It has to be a joyous sense you feel and the freeing of all the sounds that relax your entire being to reach a state of consciousness conducive to a complete change of your surroundings and the trail of thoughts that invade your mind disappear. Now, "return to the cloud, thank you."
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-NAMR Founder
July 12, 2024
Tracks:
01. welcome procession 3:15
02. nourishing, holding 3:13
03. straightening, dispersing 5:34
04. reaching, striving, praying 3:23
05. processing, detoxifying 3:28
06. assurance, rising 2:46
07. heart 3:09
08. aerating, billowing 4:09
09. transmitting, unraveling, communing 4:29
10. synthesis, memory 3:46
11. return to the cloud, thank you 3:38
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