: Critics describe the sound as "active ambient," placing Stevenson in the company of artists like Brian Eno and Sigur Rós. Key Tracks :
: Often cited as the album's emotional core, described by iTunes as the "equivalent of effortlessly swimming underwater".
: A 13-minute opening that unfolds with longing strings and subtle electronic pulses. Garth Stevenson - Flying (2012)
In 2010, Stevenson traveled to Antarctica for a month aboard an icebreaker alongside artists like Cormac McCarthy and Juliette Binoche. He famously took his onto the ice, playing among seals and penguins. This immersion in the pristine, silent landscapes of the "Southern Sea" directly informed the textures of the record. Musical Structure and Style
While highly regarded in the experimental music scene, Flying found a massive secondary audience in the . Stevenson has performed the music at major gatherings, including the Wanderlust Festival and a massive outdoor class for 13,000 people in Central Park. Flying - Voyage | Garth Stevenson - Bandcamp : Critics describe the sound as "active ambient,"
Reflecting Stevenson's commitment to the organic, physical copies of the album were released in cases. These cases were hand silk-screened and tied with beeswax-coated thread and orange beads, making each copy a unique piece of art. Cultural Impact
The album consists of 14 tracks that evolve from stark minimalism to "fully produced" layers of sound. In 2010, Stevenson traveled to Antarctica for a
: Introduces kinetic keyboard lines and sensitive percussion. Craftsmanship and Physical Release