Singing Bowl Vortex #4

Liner Notes

Singing Bowl Vortex #4

Recorded November 2, 2024 at Zen with Ben LLC in Boulder, CO. The “vortex” refers to a compositional style I’ve been playing with in which I select a combination of instruments whose individuals pairings bring a unique, harmonious element to the session. Bowl sequences are checked “forward” and “backward” (retrograde). The Vortex unfolds by starting on the next sequential pitch with each round. The resulting effect is one of unbinding time and divorcing the listener from the “standard” harmonic progressions of Western music.

Written, performed, and produced by Benjamin Irons.

This track features five contemporary Himalayan singing bowls played with “Benjamin Irons Signature Series” implements from Dragonfly Percussion.