Into all the Valleys Evening Journeys, the third movement of Vipassana by Joseph C. Phillips Jr., was partly inspired by Joseph Campbell’s book The Hero with a Thousand Faces which illuminates how a “call to adventure” can send one on a path of trials and tribulations before reaching a final apotheosis, redemption and (sometimes) return. This physical journey is often a metaphor for an internal spiritual awakening from innocence to enlightenment. From Odysseus to Buddha to Anakin Skywalker, this dramatic arch is common to many stories and myths throughout the world.
from
Vipassana,
released April 14, 2009
Numinous
Ben Kono,
Piccolo, Flute, Alto Flute, Oboe, English Horn,
Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone
Dan Willis,
Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, English Horn,
Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone
Ed Xiques,
Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone
Dave Smith, Flügelhorn, Trumpet
Deborah Weisz, Trombone
Tom Beckham, Vibraphone
Mike Pinto, Vibraphone
Amanda Monaco, Electric Guitar
Sebastian Noelle, Electric Guitar
Deanna Witkowski, Piano
Brenda Earle, Piano
Peter Wise, Percussion
Luke Notary, Percussion
Charenee Wade, Voice
Amy Cervini, Voice
Sofia Koutsovitis, Voice
Julie Hardy, Voice
Monika Heidemann, Voice
Ana Milosavljevic, Violin
Skye Steele, Violin
Orlando Wells, Viola
Joshua Davidowitz, Viola
Jody Redhage, Violoncello
Lauren Riley-Rigby, Violoncello
Thomson Kneeland, Bass
Joseph C. Phillips Jr., Conductor, Composer
Recorded March and August 2007 at Systems Two, Brooklyn
Mixed and Mastered at Systems Two
Engineered by Michael Marciano
Produced by Joseph C. Phillips Jr.
Cover & Tray Photos Malaysian Forest #1 & 2 by Joseph C. Phillips Jr.
Photo of Joe by Marcy Begian