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If you had a conversation with the Earth, which questions would you ask? How might the Earth answer?

“Questions for Gaia” is released today across all platforms as the full moon ripens and Spring is beginning to spring into life here on the Central Coast of California! This powerful rock song is dedicated to this third rock from the sun that we call home, this planet that is incredibly spinning through space while holding and fostering life.

Some backstory:

Robyn first came up with the chord progression idea while playing around on the upright piano at one of our Speak Studio sessions. Some time later, Billy added some ideas for the music while Robyn played on the piano at the old Last Stage West. Thanks to those pianos and collaboration for the inspiration!

The lyrics and melody started coming to Robyn while driving and listening to the music after Long Dance ceremony, reflecting on our human relationship to Earth and the Gaia Hypothesis*, that the Earth and the organisms living here form consciousness and an integrated whole, planetary being. The last verse came through while sitting under a beloved live oak tree.
_{*(The Gaia Hypothesis was formulated by James Lovelock in the 1970s, though perhaps the concept may be ages older.)}

Artwork by Billy Clayton and Timo Beckwith

“Questions for Gaia”
Lyrics by Robyn Saxer
Music by Robyn Saxer and Billy Clayton

Robyn Saxer (Vocals, Keyboard)
Billy Clayton (Rhythm Guitar)
Anthony Roselli (Drums)
Mike Flactiff (Tambourine)
Chad Hoffman (Bass)
Talia Ortega (Flute)
Jeff Steinmann (Lead Guitar)

Recorded at Avalon Digital Recording Studios, San Luis Obispo, California. Engineered by Kip Stork, Brian Aunger and Billy Clayton. Mixed by Billy Clayton, Mastered by Griffin Breshears

Lyrics:
How can I give away in a balanced way to you,
With the many roles we play in the things we do?
How can I receive in a way that honors health,
When we know your giveaway is life itself?

Embedded in your mystery
The roots of our wild story…

Where can I listen to the message of your vibration,
Now that your body is divided into nations?
Do you hear me when I step outside the door?
Can you feel my footsteps through a concrete floor?

Witnessed in your beauty
The fruits of true reality…

Who are the beings calling your gentle breast their home?
Can we survive your fury through the fingertips we’re shown?
What is your opinion, your feeling for who we are?
Does another life-giving planet exist in distant stars?

Opened is the door, you leave
Clues across your pulsating seas…

Thank you for your support and listening to our music!

Love and gratitude,

Zen Mountain Poets

This A side ties with the B side “Times Waves” with the first lyrics,

“…I don’t know if you can hear, Time of love is getting near

Is there really time for us? Plenty of time, get on the bus…”

The chorus is easy to sing along with: “I love you!”

Music and Lyrics by Billy Clayton

Billy Clayton (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar)
Robyn Saxer (Keyboard, Vocals)
Anthony Roselli (Drums, Vocals)
Mike Flactiff (Percussion)
Chad Hoffman (Bass)
Talia Ortega (Flute)
Jeff Steinmann (Lead Guitar)
Gillian Piper (Vocals)
Charlotte Ellis (Cello)

Recorded at Avalon Digital Recording Studios, San Luis Obispo, California.
Engineered by Kip Stork, Brian Aunger and Billy Clayton. Mixed by Billy Clayton, Mastered by Griffin Breshears

Single Cover Art by Timo Beckwith and Billy Clayton

Apologies as the tracks are still being processed through Reverbnation at this time. Once they go live, they will be available for download soon thereafter! In the meantime, you can listen and subscribe/follow on YouTube/Soundcloud (and here on the website of course!):

Thank you for listening!

Robyn for the

Zen Mountain Poets

Music by Billy Clayton, Arranged by Zen Mountain Poets

Billy Clayton (Rhythm Guitar)
Robyn Saxer (French Horn, Keyboard, Vocals)
Anthony Roselli (Drums)
Mike Flactiff (Percussion)
Chad Hoffman (Bass)
Talia Ortega (Flute)
Jeff Steinmann (Lead Guitar)

Recorded at Avalon Digital Recording Studios, San Luis Obispo, California.
Engineered by Kip Stork, Brian Aunger and Billy Clayton. Mixed by Billy Clayton, Mastered by Griffin Breshears

Single Cover Art by Timo Beckwith and Billy Clayton

The interlocking synergistic groove of this instrumental may create rippling sensations like waves, inspiring dance and movement, or contemplation and excitement! Featuring French Horn, Flute, Guitar, and Keyboard solos that interweave throughout the piece.

Apologies as the tracks are still being processed through Reverbnation at this time. Once they go live, they will be available for download soon thereafter! In the meantime, you can listen and subscribe/follow on YouTube/Soundcloud (and here on the website of course!):

Want to see us soon? Talk to us about booking a show or house party! [email protected]

Until next time,

Robyn for the

Zen Mountain Poets

InJoy Free Downloads of “Grow” and “My Love (my story in sight)” today only!

The songs are apropos to inner and outer growth, paralleling the new growth emerging in this season.

After 3 years of cultivating and tending the seeds of these songs, we’re gratified to bring them to you with these splendid recordings!

Then, in two days, we’re releasing two more songs!

These teaser videos by Anthony Roselli bring some flowers as Spring gifts along with the new music…

Stay tuned on Reverbnation for the release of “Game of Mystery” and “Time Waves” on 3/22!

Springing into Spring,

Zen Mountain Poets

Robyn gathered the seeds of this song during a four day vision quest with the hand drum heard on this recording. Then she brought the chant to a ZMP rehearsal and Chad Hoffman set the basis for the band’s arrangement, a reggae style bassline.

Releasing songs on Imbolc feels particularly potent. Sparking the inner flame and witnessing the sprouts as these songs bloom into beautiful manifestation.

Lyrics by Robyn Saxer, Music by Chad Hoffman and Robyn Saxer

Robyn Saxer (Vocals, Keyboard, Hand Drum, Tambourine, Melodica)
Billy Clayton (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar)
Anthony Roselli (Vocals, Drums)
Gillian Piper (Vocals)
Mike Flactiff (Percussion)
Chad Hoffman (Bass)
Jeff Steinmann (Lead Guitar)

Recorded at Avalon Digital Recording Studios, San Luis Obispo, California.
Engineered by Kip Stork, Brian Aunger and Billy Clayton. Mixed by Billy Clayton, Mastered by Griffin Breshears

Single Cover Art by Timo Beckwith and Billy Clayton

Lyrics:

Grow into it, grow out of it
Grow into it, grow out of it
Grow into it, grow out of it
Grow into it, grow out of it

Growth and change can be so strange (Grow into it, grow out of it)

The cells themselves they rearrange (Grow into it, grow out of it)

When we grow in time we know (Grow into it, grow out of it)

All of life is ebb and flow (Grow into it, grow out of it)

Who am I, oh who am I? (Grow into it, grow out of it)

Child of Earth and child of Sky (Grow into it, grow out of it)

Let me fly, oh let me fly (Grow into it, grow out of it)

I’ll share my gifts, I won’t be shy (Grow into it, grow out of it)

Grow into it, grow out of it
Grow into it, grow out of it
Grow into it, grow out of it
Grow into it, grow out of it

[Instrumental]

Grow into it, grow out of it
Grow into it, grow out of it
Grow into it, grow out of it
Grow into it, grow out of it

Growth and change can be so strange (Grow into it, grow out of it)

The cells themselves they rearrange (Grow into it, grow out of it)

When we grow in time we know (Grow into it, grow out of it)

All of life is ebb and flow (Grow into it, grow out of it)

Who am I, oh who am I? (Grow into it, grow out of it)

Child of Earth and child of Sky (Grow into it, grow out of it)

Let me fly, oh let me fly (Grow into it, grow out of it)

I’ll share my gifts, I won’t be shy (Grow into it, grow out of it)

Grow into it, grow out of it
Grow into it, grow out of it
Grow into it, grow out of it
Grow into it, grow out of it

“I consider it a meditation on self love, contemplating the interplay between self and higher self.“

“I started experimenting with imagining the love songs I heard on the radio directed towards myself. With so many songs written for others, I wanted to write a song about loving my self, and this philosophical stream of consciousness poem emerged.”

Robyn Saxer, songwriter

During Daylight Savings Time in 2015, a unique gathering of ZMP occurred we called “Bandage.” It was a mystical multi-dimensional experience in the Wizard’s Den during which this song came to life.

Billy Clayton was playing a chord progression on acoustic guitar and Robyn started singing words and a melody (now the harmony on this recording).

Lyrics by Robyn Saxer, Music by Billy Clayton and Robyn Saxer

Robyn Saxer (Vocals, Ukulele)
Billy Clayton (Rhythm Guitar)
Anthony Roselli (Drums, Harmonica)
Mike Flactiff (Percussion)
Chad Hoffman (Bass)
Talia Ortega (Flute)
Jeff Steinmann (Lead Guitar)

Recorded at Avalon Digital Recording Studios, San Luis Obispo, California.
Engineered by Kip Stork, Brian Aunger and Billy Clayton. Mixed by Billy Clayton, Mastered by Griffin Breshears

Single Cover Art by Timo Beckwith and Billy Clayton

Lyrics:

Verse 1:
I once thought I knew all the songs,
Now I find that I’ve been wrong,
Where have you been for so long?

Verse 2:
My unrequited love for you
Shines through my heart for you.
I remember, I remember you.

Verse 3:
In the nostalgia of my thoughts,
I imagine there’s a better start,
But I can’t part from you.

Verse 4:
If we are one,
Spinning round this great bright sun,
Why are you the only one I’m thinking of?

My love, my love,
Where can you be
Inside of me?

(Instrumental)

Verse 5:
When I look in front of me,
In the mirror through the shadows I see,
This life belongs to me.

Verse 6:
In this experiment called humankind,
I forgive my state of mind,
Why have eyes been so blind?

Verse 7:
When I feel the wind on my face,
I trust I am in nature’s embrace,
I am part of universal grace!

My love, my love, my love, my love, my love, my love, my love, my love!