Meditations by François Houle

Houle’s first solo recording since his highly acclaimed Aerials (Drip Audio), Meditations explores the uncharted sonic territories of the basset clarinet. These improvisations and compositions represent a new chapter in the clarinetist’s impressive catalog, revealing a mesmerizing melodic sense inspired by the gorgeous acoustics of the Chiesa Parrocchiale di Cabbio, near Lugano. Beautifully captured by master sound engineer Lara Persia, Houle’s performance is at times intimate, drawing the listener as close to the instrument as one could imagine, and at times forceful and emotionally charged.

Tracklist

1.	Pensioroso	4:59

2.	In All Those Years	4:28

3.	Gamboge	4:58

4.	Lost Powers (prayer for the Midle East)	3:43

5.	Claustral Embrace	5:33

6.	Between You and You	3:44

7.	Dawn's Emerald	4:30

8.	For Sidney	6:15

9.	Disordered Ways	4:12

10.	Exit From Dream's Grasp	4:30

11.	Labrador	2:53

12.	Morning Glories	1:45

13.	Faded Yellow, A Portrait of John Carter	6:55

Credits

released October 4, 2024

François Houle — basset clarinet

recorded on April 29, 2023
location - Chiesa Parrocchiale di Cabbio, Switzerland
recording engineer - Lara Persia, Lemura Recording Studio
mixing/mastering - François Houle, FMH Productions
artwork by Lara L. Hill, studio 2H

tracks 1-12 François Houle
© 2024 tatterdemalion music (SOCAN)
track 13 Ab Baars (BUMA STEMRA)

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