(Pre-sale/pre-save on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify begins on 6/20/25. Album releases on 7/11/25)
This album is only available digitally; there are no physical CD copies. Please order it here for INSTANT delivery through artist-friendly Bandcamp.
https://michaelkollwitz-chapmanstick.bandcamp.com
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Tracks on AERIAL VIEW:
1. Tick Tock 2:51
2. Line of Sight 4:09
3. Big Sur Highway 4:00
4. Aerial View 3:47
5. Breezy Afternoon 2:57
6. Cactus Bloom 2:33
7. Firefly 3:11
8. Rocking Chair 2:59
9. Shadows 2:59
10. Vagabond 3:56
11. Child’s Play 3:39
12. Grandma’s House 2:49
13. Crimson Sunrise 3:36
An adventurous new sonic journey—crafted entirely on the Chapman Stick.
This album marks a bold step forward, blending the signature tranquility of my New Age roots with a vibrant fusion of textures and moods. After years of creating meditative soundscapes, I felt inspired to plug back into the full spectrum of expression the Chapman Stick allows—reawakening my love of effects, tone-shaping, and stylistic exploration.
You’ll hear the Stick doing what few instruments can: shimmering ambient pads, soaring leads, rhythmic grooves, and genre-defying twists. From subtle classical influences to lush ambient layering, every track is a new brushstroke on a wide-open canvas.
Many of these pieces began as forgotten sketches—unfinished ideas buried deep in my archive. Revisiting them was like uncovering old photographs and turning them into vivid new portraits. Others were born fresh in the studio, sparked by curiosity and a desire to push boundaries.
This album is more than just a collection of songs—it’s a rediscovery of joy, freedom, and the limitless potential of the Chapman Stick. I invite you to listen, explore, and find a few tracks to carry with you on your own journey.
Releases July 11, 2025
I used the following instruments on this album: 12-string Stick Guitar™️, 12-string Grand Stick®, and guitar synth.
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