In the glow of the distant condominium ant-farm—light and sound careened into a multi-sensory ocean. My soul unfurled from my body, showering sound in an embrace; welcoming a long-lost friend. In the lake’s stillness, I could hear the city weeping. The skyline against the water lay bare a stark contrast of urbanity and nature. The city crooned its mercurial drone atop the refrain of our life-source on its ancient pluvial journey. Chaos, harmony—song, singer, and city—a nanosecond in the eternal moment. It is this scene—chaotic and yet harmonious—that bred Ward’s Island.

Gentle One is a story of the demons within us, and how they affect the ones we love most with the greatest tenacity. It is testimony to the ongoing struggle of many of us to do better throughout our lives and how the anti-hero twin inside emerges at times to wreak havoc, riding its dark horse.

Rain is about the black dog we all face. The darkness and suffering that overcomes us throughout life; creating the contrast through which we are able to appreciate the light. Rain brings about a downpour, but also a rebirth and regeneration. The storm is necessary for the calm and clear on the other side to exist. Without dark, there is no light.

Drawing my inspiration from 'The Four Zoas' and other mythological writings of the great William Blake—'Night Moon' is a telling of the complex interplay of seemingly opposing forces within and without us all. As my testament to the constant endeavour of all things to achieve homeostasis, it is a sonic embodiment of the opposing and yet harmonious forces that comprise and encompass our human nature. Together these elements form the consistent whole of every being and act as a microcosmic reflection of every universal force in and of itself. Each of these forces—and all things in existence—are constantly seeking a state of perfect balance.

Rain is about the darkest depths of one's mind, and the light that is waiting just around the corner.

A long, ever-evolving meditation for the journey inwards. Sit back and let this one take you away for awhile. Perfect for bouts of driving, sleep, and meditation.

An experiment in noise

It is a lovely day, so let me wipe your tears away...

A sitar piece composed for those on the journey inwards.

Still buzzing from a week immersed in songwriting following last year's SongStudio–in true form–I couldn't sleep. On the back porch of my stuffy apartment, I uncorked a bottle of wine and started picking what was to become "Archetype X." I wrote and recorded this song on a guitar I have since lost (also in true form); making this the last song recorded on an acoustic that meant a great deal to me. At this time, I found myself thoroughly revisiting Patrick Rothfuss' series, The Kingkiller Chronicle–a personal favourite since The Name of the Wind (the first book) debuted. I am especially enamoured with the depiction of Denna, who is the embodiment of an archetype that I believe many of us can relate to. We are ephemeral beings, personifying the very fleeting nature of our existence. Our desires only fall into reach when we no longer attempt to grasp them. I owe a special thanks to my good friend, David–he was pivotal in bringing this song to life. For now here is a rough sketch. Enjoy! itun.es/ca/xgdT9 Drums by Andrew McLeod-Boudreau. ©2015 Jordan Paul People Zoo Records

A meditative sitar piece for those looking inwards. Great for meditation, sleep, and when your mind is elsewhere.