What is HandpanLife?

On the last eve of my visit to the Sahara Desert I wanted to play a thank you to the sands and the dunes. After a powerful 5 days it felt only appropriate to leave her with a song. I've walked those sands, slept under the fullest moon on those sands, shed tears in those sands, found great joy in those sands and have drawn inspiration, grace and wisdom from those sands. They will forever be a part of me and I am grateful. Chokran.

In 2009 I was offered the opportunity to do an impromptu recording session in Elizabeth Hall, at Stetson University, in DeLand, Florida with my Pantheon Steel Halo,  and my Panart Hang. The hall is over 100 years old and has a wonderful pipe organ. After seeing a nephews recital there, I was very keen on getting the opportunity to record there. There is a wonderful acoustic quality to the old hall that I just couldn't resist playing in.  This was the first chance to play here, and it was basically set up at the last minute. Next time I want to bring a couple more musicians and see what magic we can create.  I got 3-4 , maybe 5 good tracks that I am working on refining a bit. Perhaps I can cobble together the beginnings of a CD out of it all...... we'll see. For the time being, I am happy with the results. And besides, it was great fun.  Many thanks to Jim Campbell for taking time on a Sunday afternoon to help record. And thanks to Daniel McBride , for providing some nice backup percussion. You always try to keep my beat on track. ;) And Big thanks to Chip Wilson, the man with all the right connections. Thanks guys, you rock!