Meditations

by Simon James French

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  • For the release of Meditations, I'm thrilled to be partnering with Japanese incense maker BRANCH INCENSE, to create an incredibly special and limited range of incense inspired by music from the album.

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1.
Affection 04:47
2.
Affirmation 10:46
3.
Infatuation 04:32
4.
Intention 13:45
5.
Obligation 18:55

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Meditations is the latest album by Simon James French, an expertly crafted collection of movements that seamlessly blend ambient soundscapes, hypnotic drones, and cinematic orchestrations to create thick clouds of sound. It’s a deeply moving and immersive listening experience that transports listeners to a world of sublime beauty, where the natural world and human emotion converge in a captivating tapestry of sound. Listeners get rewarded with repeat listens; stumbling upon the shimmering core of those clouds of sound on repeat listens.

Drawing inspiration from his years living in Japan, nature, and stoicism, SJF has created an album that’s both deeply personal and universally resonant.

The music is both expansive and intimate, with sweeping orchestral arrangements interspersed with moments of delicate quiet. The drone and ambient elements create a sense of vastness, while the evocative nature of the music transports the listener to another realm. Whether you seek relaxation, contemplation, or pure sonic bliss, Meditations will get you there.

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released September 1, 2023

Mastering by Henrique Matias

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Simon James French London, UK

I'm SJF aka Simon James French; a composer living between Japan and the UK. I write music for moments, places and atmospheres. Music for late-night contemplation.

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