THE JERRY GARCIA FOUNDATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEVEN SEAS MUSIC RELEASES MUSIC
COMPILATION TO BENEFIT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN HIMALAYAN FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA Aug.1, 2019— This year, to honor Jerry Garcia on his Aug. 1 birthday, the Jerry Garcia Foundation is happy to announce that it has partnered with Seven Seas Music to produce its first musical release, “Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas,” a compilation of music from the Himalayan region consisting of 12 recorded tracks. “Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas” is planned for release on Sept. 28, 2019 and will be available through regular digital platforms.
The compilation will include “Clouds,” a tune featuring Jerry Garcia on guitar. “Clouds” was composed by Indian musician Sanjay Mishra, and recorded in 1995 at the Grateful Dead’s Club Front studio in San Rafael, CA. The song was originally released on Mishra’s “Blue Incantation” album.
All proceeds from the upcoming release will benefit the American Himalayan Foundation.
Jerry’s family members, his daughter, Keelin Garcia, and wife, Manasha Garcia, are working to produce the project with Brooke Wentz, founder and CEO of Seven Seas Music, an international music catalogue.
Brooke received a Billboard Award in 1994 for producing the best International album of the decade:
Global Meditation – Authentic Music from Meditative Traditions of the World.
The American Himalayan Foundation was founded in 1981 by a small group of climbers who were originally drawn to Nepal for its mountains and have continued to return to the region, inspired by their love for the people. Their organization helps create a positive impact on the education, health and opportunity for the Himalayan people.
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” — His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
“The American Himalayan Foundation is honored to be the recipient of proceeds from ‘Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas’ and we would like to thank the Jerry Garcia Foundation and Seven Seas Music for their support,” said Norbu Tenzing, Vice President of the American Himalayan Foundation.
The album title was inspired by a mountain located in Nepal named Annapurna . The name is derived from Sanskrit meaning “the giver of food and nourishment.” Anna (अन्न) means “food” or “grains” and pūrṇa (पूर्ण) means “full, complete and perfect.” Many streams flowing from the slopes of the Annapurna Massif provide water for the farms and pastures located at lower altitudes.
Also featured on the album is A.R. Rahman, an Academy Award–, GRAMMY®- and BAFTA Award–winning artist known for integrating Indian classical music with electronica, world music, and traditional orchestral arrangements. Rahman performs “Zariya” with Chöying Drolma, a Buddhist nun, musician, and philanthropist.
All net proceeds from this project will benefit the American Himalayan Foundation (AHF).
The music is accessible via the Seven Seas Music website and—accompanied by an album liner notes booklet featuring Garcia’s visual art—via the Terrapin Gallery.
In the words of Jerry Garcia, “You need music, I don’t know why. It’s probably one of those Joe Campbell questions, why we need ritual. We need magic, and bliss, and power, myth, and celebration and religion in our lives, and music is a good way to encapsulate a lot of it.”
This plastic-free digital album release comprises a wide spectrum of music from artists originating from the Himalayan region, including areas of Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and India.
Jerry Garcia’s watercolor piece, titled Himalayan Landscape, will serve as the album’s cover art. The art is available on the Charity Buzz website as a limited edition giclée.
Brooke Wentz of Seven Seas Music is the compilation’s producer. The Jerry Garcia Foundation serves as executive producer, and Norbu Tenzing, vice president of the AHF, serves as executive director.
Mastering was done by Coast Mastering’s Michael Romanowski, a GRAMMY-nominated audio engineer.
“Seven Seas’ goal in working with the Jerry Garcia Foundation was to make certain that the music chosen for Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas reflected the environment and spirit of the Himalayan region and its people accurately,” said Brooke Wentz, founder and CEO of Seven Seas Music. “Given our uniquely specific catalog, I knew that we’d be able to fulfill the wishes of the Foundation in a respectful and successful manner. I am particularly proud of this body of work and new partnership.” For more information, please visit https://www.sevenseasmusic.com.
Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas includes the following beautiful tracks:
1. Dekyi Lhazom — “Gö Thang Kar Dungi Dungdro Chen”
2. Kutumba — “Sannani”
3. Phosphenes — “Dust”
4. Shyam Nepali — “Kanchi Matyang Tyang”
5. Jerusha Rai — “Barud”
6. Sajjan Raj — “Chitthi Bhitra”
7. Bartika Eam Rai — “Hawaaijahaaj”
8. Sanjay Mishra and Jerry Garcia — “Clouds”
9. Chöying Drolma and Steve Tibbetts — “Padmakara”
10. Misty Terrace — “La Nye Ngam”
11. Tenzin Namgyal — “Kyichung”
12. Alif — “Ride Home”
13. Angchuk Ralam and Phuntso Angchuk Kidar — “Flute Song”
14. SOFIYUM — “Vhom Pundi”
15. A.R. Rahman with Chöying Drolma and Farah Siraj — “Zariya”
“Jerry referred to playing music as a ‘public service.’ Today, his music continues to serve and uplift others. It is an honor to work in a creative way with Seven Seas Music to provide support for the mission of the American Himalayan Foundation,” said a spokesperson from the the Jerry Garcia Foundation,
American Himalayan Foundation (AHF)
The AHF brings shelter, safety, education, health and opportunities to people across the Himalayas. It takes care of people in the region who are in need and have no one else to turn to. It opens doors to education and health care, builds stronger communities and works in ways that respect both tradition and innovation. It gives the Himalayan people opportunity and hope so they can look to a brighter future.
For additional information, please visit https://www.himalayan-foundation.org.
COMPILATION TO BENEFIT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN HIMALAYAN FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA Aug.1, 2019— This year, to honor Jerry Garcia on his Aug. 1 birthday, the Jerry Garcia Foundation is happy to announce that it has partnered with Seven Seas Music to produce its first musical release, “Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas,” a compilation of music from the Himalayan region consisting of 12 recorded tracks. “Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas” is planned for release on Sept. 28, 2019 and will be available through regular digital platforms.
The compilation will include “Clouds,” a tune featuring Jerry Garcia on guitar. “Clouds” was composed by Indian musician Sanjay Mishra, and recorded in 1995 at the Grateful Dead’s Club Front studio in San Rafael, CA. The song was originally released on Mishra’s “Blue Incantation” album.
All proceeds from the upcoming release will benefit the American Himalayan Foundation.
Jerry’s family members, his daughter, Keelin Garcia, and wife, Manasha Garcia, are working to produce the project with Brooke Wentz, founder and CEO of Seven Seas Music, an international music catalogue.
Brooke received a Billboard Award in 1994 for producing the best International album of the decade:
Global Meditation – Authentic Music from Meditative Traditions of the World.
The American Himalayan Foundation was founded in 1981 by a small group of climbers who were originally drawn to Nepal for its mountains and have continued to return to the region, inspired by their love for the people. Their organization helps create a positive impact on the education, health and opportunity for the Himalayan people.
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” — His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
“The American Himalayan Foundation is honored to be the recipient of proceeds from ‘Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas’ and we would like to thank the Jerry Garcia Foundation and Seven Seas Music for their support,” said Norbu Tenzing, Vice President of the American Himalayan Foundation.
The album title was inspired by a mountain located in Nepal named Annapurna . The name is derived from Sanskrit meaning “the giver of food and nourishment.” Anna (अन्न) means “food” or “grains” and pūrṇa (पूर्ण) means “full, complete and perfect.” Many streams flowing from the slopes of the Annapurna Massif provide water for the farms and pastures located at lower altitudes.
Also featured on the album is A.R. Rahman, an Academy Award–, GRAMMY®- and BAFTA Award–winning artist known for integrating Indian classical music with electronica, world music, and traditional orchestral arrangements. Rahman performs “Zariya” with Chöying Drolma, a Buddhist nun, musician, and philanthropist.
All net proceeds from this project will benefit the American Himalayan Foundation (AHF).
The music is accessible via the Seven Seas Music website and—accompanied by an album liner notes booklet featuring Garcia’s visual art—via the Terrapin Gallery.
In the words of Jerry Garcia, “You need music, I don’t know why. It’s probably one of those Joe Campbell questions, why we need ritual. We need magic, and bliss, and power, myth, and celebration and religion in our lives, and music is a good way to encapsulate a lot of it.”
This plastic-free digital album release comprises a wide spectrum of music from artists originating from the Himalayan region, including areas of Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and India.
Jerry Garcia’s watercolor piece, titled Himalayan Landscape, will serve as the album’s cover art. The art is available on the Charity Buzz website as a limited edition giclée.
Brooke Wentz of Seven Seas Music is the compilation’s producer. The Jerry Garcia Foundation serves as executive producer, and Norbu Tenzing, vice president of the AHF, serves as executive director.
Mastering was done by Coast Mastering’s Michael Romanowski, a GRAMMY-nominated audio engineer.
“Seven Seas’ goal in working with the Jerry Garcia Foundation was to make certain that the music chosen for Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas reflected the environment and spirit of the Himalayan region and its people accurately,” said Brooke Wentz, founder and CEO of Seven Seas Music. “Given our uniquely specific catalog, I knew that we’d be able to fulfill the wishes of the Foundation in a respectful and successful manner. I am particularly proud of this body of work and new partnership.” For more information, please visit https://www.sevenseasmusic.com.
Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas includes the following beautiful tracks:
1. Dekyi Lhazom — “Gö Thang Kar Dungi Dungdro Chen”
2. Kutumba — “Sannani”
3. Phosphenes — “Dust”
4. Shyam Nepali — “Kanchi Matyang Tyang”
5. Jerusha Rai — “Barud”
6. Sajjan Raj — “Chitthi Bhitra”
7. Bartika Eam Rai — “Hawaaijahaaj”
8. Sanjay Mishra and Jerry Garcia — “Clouds”
9. Chöying Drolma and Steve Tibbetts — “Padmakara”
10. Misty Terrace — “La Nye Ngam”
11. Tenzin Namgyal — “Kyichung”
12. Alif — “Ride Home”
13. Angchuk Ralam and Phuntso Angchuk Kidar — “Flute Song”
14. SOFIYUM — “Vhom Pundi”
15. A.R. Rahman with Chöying Drolma and Farah Siraj — “Zariya”
“Jerry referred to playing music as a ‘public service.’ Today, his music continues to serve and uplift others. It is an honor to work in a creative way with Seven Seas Music to provide support for the mission of the American Himalayan Foundation,” said a spokesperson from the the Jerry Garcia Foundation,
American Himalayan Foundation (AHF)
The AHF brings shelter, safety, education, health and opportunities to people across the Himalayas. It takes care of people in the region who are in need and have no one else to turn to. It opens doors to education and health care, builds stronger communities and works in ways that respect both tradition and innovation. It gives the Himalayan people opportunity and hope so they can look to a brighter future.
For additional information, please visit https://www.himalayan-foundation.org.