Album Notes

I call my music psychedelic for several reasons. First of all, I came of age in the 1960s and I loved the music of that time. Some of my favorites were the Beatles, the Who, Jimi Hendrix, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane, Steve Miller, the Chambers Brothers, the Yardbirds, Cream, Deep Purple--I could go on. Secondly, I believe in the mind-expanding power of music. I have studied the spiritual music of many cultures and incorporate the transcendental techniques of these traditions in my music. Also, having experienced many of the psychotropic drugs that were associated with the 60s counterculture, I know first-hand how perception is augmented by the power of music and how music itself can be used to reach higher and deeper levels of both sensual and spiritual experience. My music is an attempt to reach those deeper levels of awareness myself, and to take listeners there as well. With every recording I strive to reach a new level of mind-expanding sound.

Although I like to use the idioms of rock and psychedelia, with hints of jazz and classical, I always aim to create music that has never been heard before.

"Matrimonia" is an audio visit to a kingdom where a royal wedding is about to take place.