WMS's new album to be released Jan 13 -- this album contains some new solo work by Steven along with Steven and Jim's work on the title track. Tomorrow is Behind Us is the soundtrack to WMS's adaptation of the legendary silent film "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari", a early 1920s German Expressionism masterpiece.
I’m putting the finishing touches on an experimental album which features Jaime Watson on drums. This will be the first album to feature both my guitar and bass work. Stay tuned!!
It hit YouTube first —
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mW4IVkpfScS9uIbgFNnX2E9XmCW-WbxcM
Hey Guys, I have been really busy with the When Mountains Speak project over the last four months. Not only do I have an animation project in the works, but two sister albums will be released on most major streaming sites this week. Time Left Ajar and part “II” were recorded during the same period. First is a solo work and the second is duo and trio presentations. Enjoy (Here’s the first on Spotify”) — Seize the Day!!
Not to be confused with the album by Genesis of the same name, WMS is now the trio that Steven originally envisioned for the Post Rock/Improvisational project. The music of WMS is not defined by tonal boundaries or chord structure changes, so keeping the melodic instruments at two lends itself to some very melodic and also abstract improvisational tunes. WMS's philosophy stems from the abandoned note school of thought -- though we may revisit certain themes in a recording, live show or live stream, our music lends itself to never really playing the same thing twice. It is more than just a jam -- it is an interconnectedness of three gifted musicians playing their hearts out and having a really fun time doing it. Peace!
Rodrigo Silva has officially joined When Mountains Speak as it's drummer. We are thrilled to have this extremely versatile and dynamic drummer in the project.
Hi all,
It was announced this week that When Mountains Speak's entry, "In the Beginning", was selected as an official entry in the Nature Without Borders International Film Festival. The short film was conceived by Steven Clarkson, includes a soundtrack by Jim and Steven, and the video was done by our friend Sandipan of Mad Yeti in India. We look forward to sharing the film on this site after it's premiere at the festival. Have a great weekend!
Steven
Three of WMS's videos have been entered in different film festivals -- more news to come.
WMS celebrates its second year by adding Jim Gary to the band's lineup. Jim is a very accomplished bassist. If you want to hear his magical playing in action, just listen to "Prospecting Tonality" on the download page.