Sleeps, by Otorongo

Sleeps

by Otorongo

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	1.	sleeps 1 22:53
	2.	sleeps 2 20:33		buy track

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Friends,

During my recovery from a recent hip surgery, I had trouble sleeping. I couldn't roll over onto my side and was in excruciating pain for the first 10 days. My primary pain management was a combination of meds that do the trick, but also make one incredibly nauseous and constipated.

Lots of fun.

Here I was, hobbled at 38 years by my martial arts obsession.

My 10,000 attempts to properly execute the elusive sidekick shredded my already very impinged labrum (hip). .

During my convalescence, I spent many hours laying in bed listening to all this great ambient music. It got me through some difficult stretches and instilled a deep sense of gratitude for intentional music.

Along the way, I decided that I'd like to make my own contribution as a, dare I say, “composer” of such material. This is that.

I wish you deep sleep, vivid dreams and deep restoration. May this music bring you something you need.

Love,

Otorongo

Special thanks to my Mom, to Munay, to Derek at Skinny Beats, Scott Paly, Ali, my Sis, James, Rob, Ryan and Genie Wonder, Devi Allen, Christoph, Julian, Micheal, Tyler, Jen, Peregrine, Zach, Andrea, Eben, and everyone other friend spirit and relative for their love and support in my life.

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released April 6, 2020

Various flutes, ocarinas, Rhodes, Ableton, XLN Retro Color, Moog Grandmother, Rings/Marbles Eurorack modules, Digitakt, Zoom field recorder, Strymon reverb, Shruti, birds, wind, rain.

Vocal contributions from Devi Allen at 14+ mins

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Otorongo Asheville, North Carolina

Moody sleep music for restless nights.

Otorongo, an ancient word for “jaguar” is a very important symbol of strength, courage and wisdom in the Andean cosmovision. The jaguar is revered for its ability to navigate between the realms of land, air, and water. ... more

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discography

Flutes

Apr 2024
Aquatic Embrace

Sep 2023
Spells

Aug 2021
Jiae's Magic

Jun 2021
Cjords + Microfilm

Jun 2021
Flutogene + Microfilm

Jun 2021
Winduo + Microfilm

May 2021
Sleeps

Apr 2020

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