One Dark Night I Left My Silent House cover

One Dark Night I Left My Silent House

David Rothenberg · 2010

62 min · 13 tracks

An immersive blend of nature-inspired soundscapes and acoustic instrumentation, evoking a tranquil yet haunting atmosphere.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Hawk And The Mouse — This track features a captivating interplay between Rothenberg's flute and recorded bird calls, illustrating his signature method of blending human expression with nature's voice.
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    Owl Moon — In this piece, the layering of Rothenberg's melodic lines with owl sounds creates a meditative ambiance that encapsulates the album's theme of connection to wildlife.
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    What Birds Sing — This track stands out for its minimalist arrangement, allowing the intricate patterns of bird songs to take center stage, highlighting Rothenberg's focus on ecological awareness through sound.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Invocation 3:33
  • 2 Tsering 4:57
  • 3 The Hawk And The Mouse 6:27
  • 4 Stay, Stray 4:57
  • 5 What Birds Sing 2:17
  • 6 Companion: Silence 3:27
  • 7 Owl Moon 6:58
  • 8 Still Life With Woodpeckers 4:18
  • 9 Grosbeak 4:42
  • 10 The Way Of Pure Sound (For Joe Maneri) 5:52
  • 11 Motmot 3:45
  • 12 Snow Suddenly Stopping Without Notice 6:48
  • 13 Evocation 4:20

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