Vertical Realms, by Larry Kutcher

Vertical Realms

by Larry Kutcher

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Mike Ogle There used to be a unique store inside South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA called' The Nature Co. It's that place that Larry Kutcher's song The Lotus Garden' reminds me of. Inside, there were water fountains, plants, smooth stones, scented candles, Ansel Adams photography books, audio CD's of nature sounds, wind chimes, etc. Larry's other songs Synth Wind and The Shaman's Path are also stand outs from this album. It’s when a piece of music rolling by' opens up a dormant memory... lights come on. Favorite track: The Lotus Garden.

jennifercadwell Otherworldly sonic landscapes are explored beautifully by Larry in his 2nd release as a solo artist. Vertical Realms contains inspired compositions played with exceptional musicianship and great passion. From the complex sonorities of Electric and Symphonic Prog to the poignant, personal expressions through solo piano and acoustic guitar, I was transported to wondrous places!
Bravo Larry!
Favorite track: The Sleeper Awakens.

suziejaggerrichards Thank you Larry, for once again translating the beauty of our world into music so that everyone may understand and experience it. What a precious gift your music is. 💞

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1.	Once We Loved 03:49	info
2.	The Sleeper Awakens 03:11	info
3.	Synth Wind 03:49	info
4.	Contemplation 02:42	info
5.	Dawn Beckons 02:57	info
6.	The Shaman's Path 03:56	info
7.	The Lotus Garden 04:27	info
8.	The Harvest 04:23	info
9.	The Heart Of Winter 04:34	info
10.	The Narrow Way 03:23	info
11.	The Last Embrace 02:09	info

about

The album title, Vertical Realms, and the music created for it, was inspired by my lifelong odyssey on the Spiritual path and how the fruit of these experiences have so beautifully informed matters of the heart, mind, and soul for me.
My Spiritual walk is the most important thing to me in this life and music is the gift I was given to express it!

Unlike my first album Kindred Souls, which was a work for solo piano, this time out stylistically there is a mix of Symphonic Prog, Electronic Prog, lyrical acoustic guitar, solo piano, Jazz/World Music, and an ambient soundscape meditation.

Each piece represents and expresses a particular spiritual exploration and it’s effect on me internally, whether it be Native American Shamanism, Zen Buddhism in it’s various forms, Hinduism particularly represented by the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda, and ultimately my chosen path of Christianity.

One example would be my piece “The Shaman’s Path”. It was directly inspired by my apprenticeship with a Native American Indian Shaman in the California desert. I was a young man at the time and honored that this 80 year old Medicine Man would want to teach me his ways.
Another example is my piece “The Narrow Way”. It was inspired by the Grace and teachings of Jesus Christ, of whom I am a follower. Especially in the areas of loss and forgiveness.

I wrote, played, recorded, mastered, and produced this album in my recently upgraded home studio.
My best work happens when I get out of the way of the Creative force, if you will, and allow the music to flow through me instantaneously.
Most of the tracks were written in this way, some almost completely realized at the outset.

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released February 23, 2024

All music written, performed, and produced by Larry Kutcher

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Larry Kutcher Los Angeles, California

Larry is a pianist, keyboardist, and composer. His emotionally direct music has been described as sounding like a conversation between your heart and your soul.

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