The Sea We Swim In, by Michael Bettine

The Sea We Swim In

by Michael Bettine

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1.	Illuminations 04:53	buy track
2.	Infinite Light 05:06	buy track
3.	13 Directions 04:01	buy track
4.	Jade Tears of the Moon 04:25	buy track
5.	Time In Motion 12:01	buy track
6.	The Sea We Swim In 08:53	buy track

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“Thank you for your music and all you do, your new album is an inspiration!”

“If you’re looking for something unique to your musical palette, look no further than Michael.”

“Really really nice compositions !! Thoroughly enjoyed !”

“Wow that's pretty wild! I love it.”

‘The Sea We Swim In’ is music about time & space. While not strictly meditative, the music is designed to create different states in the listener based on various time effects. This all comes from my continuing research into the nature of time. This album can also be considered as the ’soundtrack’ for my forthcoming book (2023) on time.

The music here is multi-layered and quite dynamic. A quality sound system or headphones are recommended for maximum temporal displacement.
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released September 4, 2020

Michael Bettine - gongs, metallophones, marimba, xylophone, vibes, crotales, singing bowls, orchestral bass drum, wood blocks, hand drums, cymbals, percussion & all sorts.

Recorded, mixed, and mastered at The Vibration Factory, Milwaukee, WI, July & August 2020.
All music written, arranged and performed by Michael Bettine.

Cover photo by Matt Bettine, taken somewhere in New Zealand.

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Michael Bettine

Neurodivergent percussionist specializing in resonating metals. He brings his interests in Alchemy & Hermeticism into his work, and manipulate the realms of time & space.

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Driftwood
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I've never heard anything else like this. I was fortunate to see Simon in Australia last January at MOFO and his playing and ideas are unique. This album blows me away. Check it out! Michael Bettine
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I've stolen a lot of what I know about percussion from Andrea. He's a true original and creates beautiful music. You owe it to yourself to check this album out. Michael Bettine
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Illusory
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I love this recording and find that it takes me to other realms. I often play it when I need to be in a creative mood. Jarboe's music seems to know me better than I know myself. Michael Bettine
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