Answering the ancestral echoes of our origin.
released September 21, 2015
Special Thank You’s:
Joel Janikowski - (Graphics design -
joeljanikowski.com) always, always, always crafting classic beauty down to the finest details.
Patience Zalanga - (photography) powerful images, embodying a revolutionary spirit.
MK’s B Art - (body paint) unparalelled artistic intuition and innovation.
Jake Schaefer (printing -
copycatsmedia.com) for your friendliness and attentiveness.
Brady Moen - (production -
thehideawaympls.com) you got that magic touch, fareal! An impeccable ear and incredibly masterful production. Thanks for spending hours in the studio with me as I pronounced pain (and even more hours afterward polishing and perfecting).
Bruce Templeton - (mastering -
magnetomastering.com) for your personability and enthusiasm; expert sound sculpting.
Josh Collins - (instrumental - track number 4 - “Hold On") for your generosity and imagination. Your beats - wow.
Producer “harnessed from the collective consciousness" - (instrumental - track number 2 - “Dream (Re)Birthed") you’re a genius level talent.
Houston - (vocals) for sharing his God-given voice. James Earl Jones and Morgan Freeman better watch out!
Eric FaggeTt- (keys) such integrity and diligence in creating honest, uplifting music.
Justin Halverson - (bass, keys) sincerity, passion, and "putting the fun in funky.” Your facial expressions say it all!
Nii “Niibox” Mensah - (gyi/xylophones, hand drums, drum kit, upright bass, flute) extraordinary brilliance, patience, and precision.
JC - (vocals) you always rip the mic. Always.
Cameron Wright - (vocals) for his undeniable talent, unbelievable range, and seemingly effortless excellence.
Lou Schwitzer - (vocals) amazing, amazing, amazing! Such a beautiful voice and presence.
Rachel Kurtz - (vocals) powerhouse vocals from such a sweet, gentle heart. Love.
Agape aka David Scherer - for your grace and warmhearted wisdom.
Ben Eder - (writing) endless creativity and wealth of songwriting knowledge. “Diamonds of the Soul” wouldn’t have came to life without you.
Geo - (hospitality) thanks for letting me crash at you crib for a month while I wrote this album.
Friends - (old and new) thanks for your motivation, accountability, and collaboration.
Family - (biological and chosen) thanks for your encouragement, affirmation, and faith. I simply wouldn’t be without you.
Marisol - thanks for your endless love, support, and inspiration.
All those who have gone before me, ancestors and elders, who guide me towards a living legacy.
The children who spark my imagination with joy and curiosity. I do this for you. I do this for us.
The Creator, giver of all good gifts, who lives in us.