Stories We Tell Ourselves, by Michael Bettine

Stories We Tell Ourselves

by Michael Bettine

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1.	The Calling 05:25	info	buy track
2.	Breathing 03:22	info	buy track
3.	Memories of (the Old Country) 02:14	info	buy track
4.	Garden of Orin 06:16	info	buy track
5.	Insectus 01:50	info	buy track
6.	Poetry of Rhythm 03:57	info	buy track
7.	Piatti 02:12	info	buy track
8.	Temple of the Wind 06:07	info	buy track
9.	Dark Forest 04:58	info	buy track
10.	On the Precipice 04:58	info	buy track
11.	Flaming Twilight 02:00	info	buy track
12.	Bending Branches 03:18	info	buy track
13.	Orion 02:51		buy track
14.	Stories Narration 30:35	info

about

I'm a storyteller. I tell stories with percussion. I use different
sounds that will bring up memories, so the stories I tell, are
your own stories. The stories you live.
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Remember the sound of your grandmother's clock, the wind
outside your window, or the busy street where you grew up?
These are the type of sound stories I tell. I use sound to
connect you to memories.
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The stories told here come from my experience as a musician and performer over the past year. Some were told to me by people at my performances. Some are my reactions to my surroundings, especially visual art I came into contact with. Still others are about my life. I am a story teller.
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There is a Bonus 30 minute narration track telling the story of 'Stories We Tell Ourselves.'
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Keep music alive. Support musicians and the music they make.
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All proceeds from this recording go into making more music. Thank you!

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released June 14, 2016

Michael Bettine - Solo Percussion (Gongs, Bells, Shakers, Kalimba, Orin, Cymbals, Frame & Bass Drums)

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Michael Bettine

Percussion as a way of life. For over 45 years now Michael has hit things for a living, making an unabashed glorious noise. He believes in following his own muse wherever it leads him and loves exploring new sonic frontiers. He currently works outside of the realms of time & space. ... more

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