Meditations by Simon James French
Meditations is the latest album by Simon James French, an expertly crafted collection of movements that seamlessly blend ambient soundscapes, hypnotic drones, and cinematic orchestrations to create thick clouds of sound. It’s a deeply moving and immersive listening experience that transports listeners to a world of sublime beauty, where the natural world and human emotion converge in a captivating tapestry of sound. Listeners get rewarded with repeat listens; stumbling upon the shimmering core of those clouds of sound on repeat listens.
Drawing inspiration from his years living in Japan, nature, and stoicism, SJF has created an album that’s both deeply personal and universally resonant.
The music is both expansive and intimate, with sweeping orchestral arrangements interspersed with moments of delicate quiet. The drone and ambient elements create a sense of vastness, while the evocative nature of the music transports the listener to another realm. Whether you seek relaxation, contemplation, or pure sonic bliss, Meditations will get you there.
Tracklist
| 1. | Affection | 4:48 |
| 2. | Affirmation | 10:47 |
| 3. | Infatuation | 4:32 |
| 4. | Intention | 13:45 |
| 5. | Obligation | 18:56 |
Credits
Mastering by Henrique Matias
License
All rights reserved.Tags
I’m SJF (Simon James French), a sound artist and ambient composer. I create music and recordings that explore the hidden textures of place — from Tokyo and Seoul to Kyoto, where I’m now based.
My work spans albums, installations, and sound walks, blending field recordings with atmospheric music. It’s music for late-night contemplation, for listening more closely to the world around us.