Album Notes

Ambient Solitude & Contemplation: the fifth in Cleveland Wehle's tranquil series of deep relaxation music. This work of sentimental beauty features 12 tracks of over an hour of music that can be described as dreamy, soothing, calming and introspective. Appropriate as a backdrop for meditation, sleep or relaxation, the CD is an extended sound canvas that encompasses a wide range of moods inspired by the surreal, blurred textures, tone clouds and the occasional sounds of nature. The production is lush. The playing in slow motion. The soundscapes, tasteful treasures with emotional depth, welcome you to a dreamlike world of filtered-light and imagination. Each track is discreet and unique. A serene environment for an evening of deep relaxation and contemplation.

About the Composer

Keyboard artist Cleveland Wehle, a Virginia-based musician specializing in slow, natural and atmospheric ambient music, writes and records works that are calm and serene - and convey a deeply personal, reflective and contemplative effect upon the listener.

Reviews:

Those eager to explore the field of ambient music would be very well served by investigating this beautiful, serene work of art. I thoroughly recommend it. ~~ Marek Zaleski - Founder Earth Voices Museum

The album title is appropriate, as I found a richly textured ambient CD packed with contemplative and emotional pieces. Wehle cleverly incorporates a number of recurring themes throughout this work. These hypnotic passages appear and reappear, intertwined on a bed of slowly evolving organic soundscapes. There's the sensation of experiencing the subconscious while leaving it entirely up to the listener to interpret. The feelings these pieces evoke are likely be as personal to the listener as they were to the artist. Strings rise and fall, sometimes accompanied by angelic choirs haunted by forgotten memories. These tracks have a beautiful hymn-like quality to them which is rarely found in this genre. I'm drawn to music which echoes times past. Though there are a number of contenders, for me the highpoint is 'Saffron Meadow' which opens with a gorgeous but mournful chorus only to be followed by a peaceful dream inducing set of recognizable variations. Slow, melancholy and evocative. The samples that Amazon provides are representative, but too short to give the prospective customer a good feel for the hauntingly beautiful, melancholic feel of this release. This is a fine example of ambient music. For best effect, find a quiet spot to listen where you will not be disturbed. Enjoy. ~~ Vinnie Simonette - Musician