Matthew Hiram

Detail of the back cover showing an intricate mandala-like design with a central blue eye surrounded by symmetrical white patterns and rainbow arcs. Below is text defining 'VISIONS: Mental images formed by the imagination' followed by liner notes explaining the album's concept.

Also, can we talk about Glen Dias' artwork here? Absolutely stunning.

It’s smooth pop jazz with tinges of funk, featuring rich, full arrangements of tracks by Stevie Wonder, David Crosby, Joni Mitchell, and Joan Baez, each becoming something entirely their own.

Album cover for Paul Horn's 'Visions' showing a symmetrical butterfly design by Glen Dias. The butterfly's four wings each contain a large eye with blue iris. The upper wings feature sky blue and forest green imagery, while the lower wings are burnt orange. A rainbow arc spans the top of the cover between 'paul' and 'horn' in hand-drawn lettering, with 'visions' at the bottom.

Transcending the stigma of most cover albums, this one feels like an anomaly in Horn's catalog. Released in 1974, after Inside 1 & 2 and his Kashmir work, and before his peak a few years later with Inside the Great Pyramid

Stonewashed #003: Timeless Struggles & Simple Systems Why I Spent Three Weeks Looking for Isaac Hayes.

I’ve been thinking lately about the personal relationships we build with our record collections. I wrote a few words on sharing space, vinyl collecting, and our physical connection to music.

Thanks so much for listening and sharing Dustin! It feels good to set the music free, we’re happy it resonates ✨🙏

✨🙏🌿 Thanks for listening! I'm so happy it resonates

Two people stand together on a lush forest path, surrounded by dense green foliage. Soft sunlight streams through the trees behind them, creating a glowing, serene atmosphere. The person in front holds a cello, while the person stands behind them. Both are dressed in light-colored clothing and face the camera calmly.

To celebrate, I'm sharing a few free download codes for the full album. Redeem: visible-light.bandcamp.com/yum

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A hand holds a printed photograph in front of a garden filled with vibrant purple flowers. The photo shows two people standing in a sunlit forest clearing; one holds a cello while the other stands beside them. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a bright, serene atmosphere in the image.

Your response to Visible Light has been overwhelming. It’s been two months since our debut album has entered the world, and it means so much to see the music reaching people. Thank you for listening. visible-light.bandcamp.com/album/songs-...

✨ featuring amazing new tunes from @penelopetrappes.bsky.social
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Stonewashed #002: Only The Sound Remains Landscape music, disappearing sounds, and the places that shape us. Plus 13 suggestions for seasonal mind travel.

I’ve been thinking about landscapes, disappearing sounds, and whats left behind as things erode. Here’s a fresh 50-minute mix exploring these ideas, with a few words on the music.

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Happy solar return to the great @coseyfannitutti.bsky.social
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Many thanks to @seausrise.bsky.social for sharing my new blog! I’m excited for this new space to gather thoughts and share stories. I hope you enjoy it

Thanks so much for sharing this! I’m excited for a new space to gather and share my writing. Looking forward! ✨🙏

I’ve just launched a new Substack called STONEWASHED. This 1st issue reflects on live performance, travel, and aging.

I’d be happy to connect there if you’re on the platform. Subscribe for reflections on life, nature, and music: open.substack.com/pub/matthewh...

Visible Light Open Portals of Seasonal Consciousness » PopMatters With Songs for Eventide, the new album from Visible Light, listeners may immediately feel this music is the perfect antidote to the chaos of 2025.

Thanks to @ingalls1969.bsky.social for the lovely new review of 𝒱𝒾𝓈𝒾𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝐿𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 for Pop Matters! @popmatters.com

“This is music that breathes life, offers hope, and provides solace.”

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In Alaska, by Saapato 7 track album

Lovely new tunes emerging today from @saapato.bsky.social — a beautiful project based on an artist residency with Alaska State Park Service. Thanks to @akprecordings.bsky.social for bringing the prime morning vibes ✨🧊

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Thanks to @thetransmitterdown.bsky.social for spinning 𝒱𝒾𝓈𝒾𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝐿𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 on the program!

It means the world to
Share music and find the ears
Of those who listen

Thanks so much! ✨🌿

Pre-sale tickets still available:
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“Sierra de Luquillo: A Living Soundscape” premieres tonight in Brooklyn at Reforesters Laboratory. It’s been a joy to learn and explore the art of ambisonics, I’m excited to perform this new music for you in 24-channel spatial audio.

Thanks to @owmr.bsky.social and Orchestra Indigo for including 𝒱𝒾𝓈𝒾𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝐿𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 in the latest program!

✨Headed East! I’m so excited to return to New York for this residency and special ambisonic performance next weekend at Reforesters Laboratory in Williamsburg.

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Thanks so much! @freeyourradio.bsky.social ✨🙏

Episode 464 Once the first set tells its lovely story, I talk to you about it a little. Then we’re off again from a somewhat odd launching pad, headed into dark and quiet spaces. Download Start      Hari…

Thanks to @hypnagoguepodcast.bsky.social for including 𝒱𝒾𝓈𝒾𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝐿𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 in the latest program!

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A grey and brown tabby cat is seated on top of a green meditation cushion, in front of a large brass gong.

Feeling grateful for a lovely weekend of music and connection, but gong practice is currenty on hold.

✨Tonight at MirrorLab!
Amy and I will perform two pieces from the new 𝒱𝒾𝓈𝒾𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝐿𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 album, warming the stage for Jon Mueller & Tom Lecky's All Colors Present. Plus music from local luminaries Michael Gallope & Mary Hanson Scott! If you're nearby, we'd love to see you there. @jonmueller.bsky.social

Sierra de Luquillo: A Living Soundscape · Luma Visible Light Visible Light will premiere a new environmental composition "Sierra de Luquillo: A Living Soundscape" at Reforesters Laboratory, shaped by field…

Tickets and more info: luma.com/prkvn4x6
If you're in the area, I’d love to see you there!

Friday, October 18th | 7pm
Reforesters Laboratory
147 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY

We’ll be premiering a new piece for 24-channel spatial audio and live performance, shaped by field recordings and plant data from Puerto Rico’s El Yunque Rainforest.