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Thank you for dropping by to check out my Gratitude single!

Listeners familiar with my style of playing and composing know that I value music that is both soothing and relaxing and yet musically compelling - sonic rejuvenation so to speak! From the day I started composing, it’s always been important to me to craft music that takes the listener on a calming and restorative journey using elements that make that journey deeply pleasant and worthwhile to take. Gratitude is certainly no exception and I’m especially pleased with the way it’s come together.

My signature style if you like, is the tonal blending of the different guitars I use. All of my guitars are custom built and each guitar brings a unique tone and emotion to the soundscape I craft. I use classical, acoustic and electric guitars and each instrument brings with it a unique element and emotive quality. I strive to create relaxation music that stands apart from the majority of ambient music offerings by using a largely acoustic palette of sounds and modern, laid back rhythms throughout. Some of my guitar influences over the years have been players like David Gilmour, Pat Metheny , Mark Knopfler, JJ Cale and the music of Michael Franks to name a few.

My aim is to create a listening experience that offers deep peace and relaxation but also a lot of satisfaction. Whether it be in the bluesy guitar riffs I sneak in or the achingly gentle classical guitar parts… In a nutshell I aim to compose music that I’d like to listen to. Music that really hits the mark from an enjoyment point of view. I dearly hope my music provides this for you.

Finally, I’d like to express my Gratitude to you. Your support of my work means the world to me. It’s the very best feeling and inspires me to reach for greater heights with my compositions. Music is such a profound art to be involved in and I can’t imagine a life without it. Thank you!

Warmest wishes, Ian