Shumoto and the Byrde "Mountain Above Sky": Echoes for Oliveros

"Mountain Above Sky" by Shumoto and the Byrde is a quiet and deeply emotional finale to their double album The Sea Will Carry Me. The duo — Jefferson Pitcher and Austin Hatch — builds ambient textures with rare instruments like an amplified bowl and a metal stool, always staying true to their principle of simplicity and space.

This piece stands out with its sparse guitar chords, soft vocal duets, and a closing accordion line that gently honors the spirit of Pauline Oliveros. The sound feels fragile yet grounded, intimate yet expansive — a perfect blend of restraint and feeling.

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/6vIeQO5wYX7KeXzducJf6G?si=ebfe2beb117147eb

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