Kiss Me Verdant Green – Songs for a living world
Kiss Me Verdant Green is an album in the making, rooted in beauty, connection, and the belief that music can help heal our world.
Recorded with a circle of big-hearted musicians, this project weaves lush vocals, harp, flute, percussion, and rhythm into songs meant to lift the spirit and open the heart.
I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes journey, studio footage, and stories as the album comes to life.
Join me on Patreon or support the soon-to-come crowdfunding campaign to be part of bringing this music into the world.
The Making Of Kiss Me Verdant Green 🌿
Kiss Me Verdant Green is coming together beautifully.
This album weaves together original studio tracks recorded in the summer of 2023 with powerful new recordings captured over the past few months. As the music has evolved, so has the energy behind it, and that energy matters deeply to me.
I’ve been inviting musicians into this project who resonate with the intention of spreading joy, beauty, and connection through music. The result has been a series of inspired collaborations with artists who bring not only exceptional skill, but big hearts and uplifting presence.
Recording and percussion are happening at Rabbit Hole Studios with David Hinojosa, whose creative support and rhythmic contributions have been invaluable.
Drummer Gilly Gonzales brought explosive life to Carry You Home, transforming it into a driving, joyful force, full of cymbal crashes, pounding hearts, and ecstatic energy. His playing radiates joy, and you can feel it in every note.
Bassist Mark Diamond brings spontaneous creativity and deep musical intuition, adding unexpected textures and momentum to the songs.
Harpist Cheyenne Dane has recorded essential harp parts that are integral to the album’s sonic landscape, while flutist Juan Contreras continues to shape the music with expressive, heartfelt flute lines recorded from his home studio.
This album is deeply important to me. I feel a strong calling to use the gifts I’ve been given to help turn the tide toward love, peace, and unity. I write songs to lift the spirit, nourish the soul, and remind us that the world is still beautiful, and that we are all connected.
Alongside the music, I’ve been taking the reins technically as well, learning Pro Tools, editing tracks, and navigating the steep (and sometimes humbling!) learning curve of album production. It feels empowering to have my own hands on the wheel, shaping this music from the inside out.
In a time when the world feels fractured, my commitment to spreading love and joy through music feels stronger than ever. You could call this project musical activism. It certainly feels that way.
To follow the unfolding story, see behind-the-scenes studio footage, and support the completion of Kiss Me Verdant Green, I invite you to join me on Patreon or support the soon-to-come crowdfunding campaign.
I can hardly wait for you to hear this album. 💚
