Sound Peace

Holding Steady in the Moment

Dear Sequoia Records Tribe,


As we all make our way through news of the virus getting better but then getting worse again, we are reminded of the need to stay in the moment.


If we project future outcomes based on the current view of how things look now, we will lose both our peace of mind and our happiness.


The same goes for other concerns such as climate change or the state of our democracy.


Just as the river is constantly flowing and changing so is the nature of our shared reality.


As we are pulled into the drama of life, let’s remember take some slow deep breaths and feel the deep peace of the present moment.


When you feel yourself pulled into thinking of the future, remember to return to the now and inner stillness.


We have been recording music to help ourselves and others do this since we began.


Listening to soothing music like this can help you stay in the present moment, while you work, relax, meditate or do yoga.


The right music can make meditation and mindfulness much easier to do.


Now that our new studios are done, we are starting to compose some new music. Soon we will be recording and will let you know when you can hear it.


We have a few different musical projects planned and we are looking forward to sharing them with you.

 

If you love our music and want to help us get the word out, these things really help us reach more listeners. They can be done on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora - plus most other music services.

• FOLLOW David & Steve Gordon
• SAVE our albums to your library
• CREATE playlists with our songs
• SHARE our artist, album, and song links plus your playlists with our songs with your friends and on your social media.

Have you been following our new Instagram page yet? It's been going well with lots of comments and connections! Click the link below to follow us on Instagram to join the fun!

       

David & Steve Gordon

 

Stream our music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora.

Click the logos below.

      
    
Make sure to FOLLOW and SHARE
the artist David & Steve Gordon on your music service!

• Plus, you can now instantly stream every album on SequoiaRecords.com.
• Look for the Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon logos on the album pages.
• Just click the logos to hear the album!

Finding the Green Shoots

Dear Sequoia Records Tribe,


We seem to all be in a time where there continues to be challenges from many sides - the pandemic, social unrest, worsening climate change and more.


I’m sure you feel as we do, how hard it can be to cultivate peace of mind and hope during all this.


We are learning how important it is to balance out how we get our information so that we don’t only hear about the problems, but we also hear about signs of progress.


There actually are very positive things happening in all these areas, but we have to seek them out.


These are the green shoots of new growth that are evidence that there is a basis for real hope and optimism.


Search for these stories and you will find them.


The majority of people do want to live in a world of fairness and wellness, with a healthy environment where all beings can be happy.


We first visited the Sequoia National Forest and were inspired to create music for healing and meditation back in the 80s.


Now more than ever before we see how important this mission is.


We hope that listening to our music either on music streaming sites or on CD will help you to have hope for the future and find peace in the present.


We are looking forward to bringing you new music to bring peace and balance to your life very soon.

 

If you love our music and want to help us get the word out, these things really help. They can be done on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora - plus most other music services.

• FOLLOW David & Steve Gordon
• SAVE our albums to your library
• CREATE playlists with our songs
• SHARE our artist, album, and song links plus your playlists with our songs with your friends and on your social media.

Have you been following our new Instagram page yet? It's been going well with lots of comments and connections! Click the link below to follow us on Instagram to join the fun!

       

David & Steve Gordon

 

Stream our music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora.

Click the logos below.

      
    
Make sure to FOLLOW and SHARE
the artist David & Steve Gordon on your music service!

• Plus, you can now instantly stream every album on SequoiaRecords.com.
• Look for the Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon logos on the album pages.
• Just click the logos to hear the album!

Joy Through Self-Acceptance

Dear Sequoia Records Tribe,


As things start to get back to normal from the pandemic, and we are able to start to do some of the things we have missed, we find ourselves with mixed emotions.


The beauty of the spring and return of sunny days combined with our new found freedom beckons us to feelings of happiness and joy.


But we are also still feeling grief for those who are gone and the countries in the world who are still struggling with reducing their cases and getting everyone vaccinated.


There are also some feelings that as we start to do normal things, it just doesn’t feel quite normal yet.


Our sense is that this moment calls us to be gentle and patient with ourselves.


We can allow ourselves to feel some joy sometimes, but then if we need to be quiet and feel some feelings of sadness, we can let ourselves do that also.


Total acceptance of our feelings and what is before us is the way through.


We find that meditating and listening to serene music can make this process so much easier.


Since we started recording many years ago, we did so originally because we needed to feel that inner peace.


After all these years when we play music together, we are able to let go of our fears and embrace the presence of the moment.


We are currently composing some new songs, and we hope to have them for you to hear soon.


Have you been following our new Instagram page yet?  It's been going well with lots of comments and connections!  Click the link below to follow us on Instagram to join the fun!

In Peace,

       

David & Steve Gordon

PS Our latest release came out last year. The music is extremely soothing and healing, which is what we all need right now.


Quantum Theta Waves: Binaural Beats Music for Meditation, Deep Relaxation & Healing




Listen on your favorite music service like Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.  




Click here to purchase downloads or CDs on the Sequoia Records website.

You can also get the CD or download on Amazon, click here.

Stream our music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora.

Click the logos below.

      
    
Make sure to FOLLOW and SHARE
the artist David & Steve Gordon on your music service!

• Plus, you can now instantly stream every album on SequoiaRecords.com.
• Look for the Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon logos on the album pages.
• Just click the logos to hear the album!

Coming Alive Again

Dear Sequoia Records Tribe,


Happy Spring Equinox to everyone.


This year we all need the spring more than ever.


Depending on where you live Spring is starting to blooming all around you or will be very soon.


It’s time to go out and feel the warm of the sun again.


As we start to recover from the last year of isolation and challenges, the act of getting back to normal shows us how much healing is still needed.


The last year has taught us how important to our overall wellness it is to be with people.


It’s so much more than fun for us to be with our families, friends and loved ones, it’s part of our mental and physical health.


When need those times when we celebrate together, to dance together, and to play together.

 

As we begin to compose our next few songs, we hope to channel this sense of emergence and healing into this new music.


This has been our mission since we started, to bring the inner peace and serenity we feel during meditation or in nature to our listeners.


We will be sharing our new music with you soon.


Make sure to follow us on your favorite music service to find out when new songs are released.

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We are grateful our music is reaching so many people.To help us continue that, please SHARE our songs and albums with your friends on social media.


You can listen to our music on your favorite music service by clicking below:

If you love our music and want to help us get the word out, these things really help. They can be done on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora - plus most other music services.

• FOLLOW David & Steve Gordon
• SAVE our albums to your library
• CREATE playlists with our songs
• SHARE our artist, album, and song links plus your playlists with our songs with your friends and on your social media.

Have you been following our new Instagram page yet?  It's been going well with lots of comments and connections!  Click the link below to follow us on Instagram to join the fun!

In Peace,

       

David & Steve Gordon

PS Our latest release came out last year. The music is extremely soothing and healing, which is what we all need right now.


Quantum Theta Waves: Binaural Beats Music for Meditation, Deep Relaxation & Healing




Listen on your favorite music service like Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.  




Click here to purchase downloads or CDs on the Sequoia Records website.

You can also get the CD or download on Amazon, click here.

Stream our music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora.

Click the logos below.

      
    
Make sure to FOLLOW and SHARE
the artist David & Steve Gordon on your music service!

• Plus, you can now instantly stream every album on SequoiaRecords.com.
• Look for the Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon logos on the album pages.
• Just click the logos to hear the album!

Growing and Changing

Dear Sequoia Records Tribe,


As we await the coming of Spring and our slow emergence from this pandemic, we start to envision our lives returning to normal.


We find ourselves considering what normal really is and if it is still who we are now.


It’s not possible to return to where we were since we are now different having gone through the last year.


Think about how you have changed and how you want to live your life now.


We find ourselves having more gratitude for all the simple things we used to do. To spend time with friends and family, to gather in groups to do so many things together so important to life.


How does this past year change what you want to do with your life and who you want to be each day?


For us this experience has made us feel more grateful for our lives and even more committed to our mission of healing through music.


We have already planned the musical direction of the new few albums we will be releasing.


But we also allow ourselves to become inspired in the studio and go into new directions as well.


We look forward to having you join us on this journey as we begin to share our new music with you.


It’s our hope that the new music we are starting to compose now will make your way a little lighter, a little easier and inspire you to your own new directions.


You can listen to our music on your favorite music service by clicking below:

New Playlists!

If you listen to music on Spotify, there are three new playlists we recently made for you:

Sacred Earth Grooves

Progressive world fusion music to connect with your inner truth and the universe.

Music for Mindfulness

Create a calm mood for meditation, relaxing, yoga or quiet times with some of our favorite soothing tracks.

If you love our music and want to help us get the word out, these things really help. They can be done on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora - plus most other music services.

• FOLLOW David & Steve Gordon
• SAVE our albums to your library
• CREATE playlists with our songs 
• SHARE our artist, album, and song links plus your playlists with our songs with your friends and on your social media.

Have you been following our new Instagram page yet?  It's been going well with lots of comments and connections!  

 

Click the link below to follow us on Instagram to join the fun!

In Peace,

       

David & Steve Gordon

PS  This is our latest release.  The music is extremely soothing and healing, which is what we all need right now.


Quantum Theta Waves:
Binaural Beats Music for Meditation, Deep Relaxation & Healing




Listen on your favorite music service like Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.  




It's now available to download or on CD, click here.

You can also get the CD or download on Amazon, click here.


We also released an album of guided meditations that use the most proven method of relaxation available by Dr. Stephen Frucht:

Progressive Muscle Relaxation -
The Jacobson Method for Total Relaxation & Stress Relief




Click the listen now button below to hear on your music service.





It's now available to download or on CD, click here.

Stream our music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora.

Click the logos below.

      
    
Make sure to FOLLOW and SHARE
the artist David & Steve Gordon on your music service!

• Plus, you can now instantly stream every album on SequoiaRecords.com.
• Look for the Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon logos on the album pages.
• Just click the logos to hear the album!

Cultivating Hope Before the Dawn

Dear Sequoia Records Tribe,


As we make our way slowly during this winter like no other, it can be a challenge to feel hopeful as we await the vaccine.


It’s is empowering to actively take part in cultivating hope within ourselves.


One way to do this is to spend some time in nature or sitting in silence.


Feel the earth supporting you and tune into the sense of a benevolent creation all around you.


With mother earth below and father sky below, we can know we all share a rightful place in the universe.


As fear-based thoughts arise, let them pass by and return again to the peaceful quiet within.


We are dedicated to creating music to help you do this.


You can listen to our music on your favorite music service by clicking below:

Our new recording studio at Steve’s house is complete and ready for us to record now!


We will be meeting weekly to begin recording and plan to release a few songs every couple months.


We will be announcing the new releases here in our newsletter and you will see the new EPs and albums on our artist pages on music services like Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon.


It’s our hope that the new music we are composing now will help you get through this time by connecting you with your own inner peace.

New Playlists!

If you listen to music on Spotify, there are three new playlists we recently made for you:

Sacred Earth Grooves

Progressive world fusion music to connect with your inner truth and the universe.

Music for Mindfulness

Create a calm mood for meditation, relaxing, yoga or quiet times with some of our favorite soothing tracks.

If you love our music and want to help us get the word out, these things really help. They can be done on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora - plus most other music services.

• FOLLOW David & Steve Gordon
• SAVE our albums to your library
• CREATE playlists with our songs 
• SHARE our artist, album, and song links plus your playlists with our songs with your friends and on your social media.

Have you been following our new Instagram page yet?  It's been going well with lots of comments and connections!  

 

Click the link below to follow us on Instagram to join the fun!

In Peace,

       

David & Steve Gordon

PS  Our latest release came out in early April.  The music is extremely soothing and healing, which is what we all need right now.


Quantum Theta Waves:
Binaural Beats Music for Meditation, Deep Relaxation & Healing




Listen on your favorite music service like Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.  




It's now available to download or on CD, click here.

You can also get the CD or download on Amazon, click here.


We also released an album of guided meditations that use the most proven method of relaxation available by Dr. Stephen Frucht:

Progressive Muscle Relaxation -
The Jacobson Method for Total Relaxation & Stress Relief




Click the listen now button below to hear on your music service.





It's now available to download or on CD, click here.

Stream our music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora.

Click the logos below.

      
    
Make sure to FOLLOW and SHARE
the artist David & Steve Gordon on your music service!

• Plus, you can now instantly stream every album on SequoiaRecords.com.
• Look for the Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon logos on the album pages.
• Just click the logos to hear the album!

The Light is Returning

Dear Sequoia Records Tribe,


As we enter this new year, we enter the start of winter.  


But since the solstice was on December 21st, each day is a little bit longer and there is a little more light.


It's good to remember that that seeds of regeneration and rebirth are contained within the darkness of the winter.


This takes on even deeper meaning this year as we look towards the arrival of the vaccines to end this pandemic.


As the light grows with each day, so grows the number of people who will be getting the vaccine.


But just as the slow pace of the returning of the longer sunny days, it will take patience to make it through this time of the pandemic.


As always, an attitude of allowing, acceptance and letting go is the most sure way to maintain a state of inner peace.


Inner calm is the way to a place of non-fear, a place where we can find our center.


We have been creating music to help people experience this place of calm since we first started.


You can stream our soothing music on your favorite music service here:

The new studio in Steve's guest house is continuing to take shape.


He recently added a section to hang some of his acoustic guitars.  The steel string is a Larivee and the nylon classic is a Ramirez.


On the wall next to the guitars are two of the magazine covers we have been on from past interviews.

We are currently putting the last finishing touches on the studio and plan to start our first recording sessions in mid-January!

Our plan is to record some duets for acoustic guirar and piano.  We may add some Native flute and bamboo flute to some songs also.

 

New Playlists!

If you listen to music on Spotify, there are three new playlists we recently made for you:

Sacred Earth Grooves

Progressive world fusion music to connect with your inner truth and the universe.

Music for Mindfulness

Create a calm mood for meditation, relaxing, yoga or quiet times with some of our favorite soothing tracks.

Meditations for Piano & Guitar

These are solo guitar and piano songs we made that have only been released on compilations.We will be releasing them plus some new ones on an upcoming album. In the meantime you can enjoy them here in this playlist. We enjoyed recording the pure and simple sounds of these instruments.


Have you been following our new Instagram page yet?  It's been going well with lots of comments and connections!  Click the link below to follow us on Instagram to join the fun!

In Peace,

       

David & Steve Gordon

PS  Our latest release came out in early April.  The music is extremely soothing and healing, which is what we all need right now.


Quantum Theta Waves: Binaural Beats Music for Meditation, Deep Relaxation & Healing




Listen on your favorite music service like Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.  




It's now available to download or on CD, click here.

You can also get the CD or download on Amazon, click here.


We also released an album of guided meditations that use the most proven method of relaxation available by Dr. Stephen Frucht: Progressive Muscle Relaxation - The Jacobson Method for Total Relaxation & Stress Relief




Click the listen now button below to hear on your music service.





It's now available to download or on CD, click here.

Stream our music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora.

Click the logos below.

      
    
Make sure to FOLLOW and SHARE
the artist David & Steve Gordon on your music service!

• Plus, you can now instantly stream every album on SequoiaRecords.com.
• Look for the Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon logos on the album pages.
• Just click the logos to hear the album!

The Promise of Healing

 

Dear Sequoia Records Tribe,


Now that’s it’s December we are nearing the Winter Solstice or the return of the light.


Cultures from around the world celebrate the end third week in December for this reason.  Starting December 21st, the days start to get longer.


This year because of Covid19, the Solstice and the return of the light takes on even deeper meaning.


The promise of healing and restoration are on the horizon, but first we must find our way through the darkness.


Now is a good time for us to go within and find our source of inner peace.


Spend a little time each day in meditation or healing movement such as yoga.


Serene music can help you stay in touch with that source within.


You can stream our peaceful music on your favorite music service here:

During the last month our new studio in Steve’s guest house is taking shape.


Here are a couple shots of the progress.The wiring is now complete and the studio is ready for us to start to record!

We also have a new addition of a full size Steinway grand piano.  Steve’s new wife Gwendolyn owns this beautiful instrument and is letting us record with it in our new studio!

New Playlists!

If you listen to music on Spotify, there are three new playlists we recently made for you:

Sacred Earth Grooves

Progressive world fusion music to connect with your inner truth and the universe.

Music for Mindfulness

Create a calm mood for meditation, relaxing, yoga or quiet times with some of our favorite soothing tracks.

Meditations for Piano & Guitar

These are solo guitar and piano songs we made that have only been released on compilations.We will be releasing them plus some new ones on an upcoming album. In the meantime you can enjoy them here in this playlist. We enjoyed recording the pure and simple sounds of these instruments.


One last thing, we recently started our Instagram page and it’s been going well with lots of comments and engagement. Click the link below to follow us on Instagram to join the fun!

In Peace,

       

David & Steve Gordon

PS  Our latest release came out in early April.  The music is extremely soothing and healing, which is what we all need right now.


Quantum Theta Waves: Binaural Beats Music for Meditation, Deep Relaxation & Healing




Listen on your favorite music service like Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.  




It's now available to download or on CD, click here.

You can also get the CD or download on Amazon, click here.


We also released an album of guided meditations that use the most proven method of relaxation available by Dr. Stephen Frucht: Progressive Muscle Relaxation - The Jacobson Method for Total Relaxation & Stress Relief




Click the listen now button below to hear on your music service.





It's now available to download or on CD, click here.

Stream our music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora.

Click the logos below.

      
    
Make sure to FOLLOW and SHARE
the artist David & Steve Gordon on your music service!

• Plus, you can now instantly stream every album on SequoiaRecords.com.
• Look for the Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon logos on the album pages.
• Just click the logos to hear the album!

How to stay serene during stressful days

 

Dear Sequoia Records Tribe,


I am writing the day after the election. Everything feels very uncertain right now and no one knows what is going to happen next.


During times like this it’s tempting to skip our daily practices like yoga, meditation or walking in nature.


Those kinds of things can seem like a waste of time when events are unfolding so quickly.


But it’s particularly during these kinds of days that it’s more important than ever to do your practices.


Otherwise we can be pulled off center and into a place of stress and fear.


We are much better equipped to deal with challenges when we act from a place of being grounded and peaceful.


Since we first started composing music, we have sought to create music to help people connect to that inner peace within.


Take some time to listen to music like this during stressful times. Do some meditation and yoga or just relax, breathe and listen.


You’ll feel much less stressed-out and better able to thrive even during uncertain days.


Our most recent release, Quantum Theta Waves - Binaural Beats Music for Meditation, Deep Relaxation & Healing, Is a good place to start.


t’s now available on CD or download. Click here to get your copy.


Or you can stream it on your favorite music service by clicking here.





Studio Update


The new studio in Steve's guest house is close to being ready for us to record. We are looking forward to recording some new music and sharing it with you very soon!

Save 20% on all CDs and Downloads until Monday - Act now! Use promo code 1511N. This discount is applied in the shopping cart.

       

David & Steve Gordon

PS  Our latest release came out in early April.  The music is extremely soothing and healing, which is what we all need right now.


Quantum Theta Waves: Binaural Beats Music for Meditation, Deep Relaxation & Healing




Listen on your favorite music service like Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.  




It's now available to download or on CD, click here.

You can also get the CD or download on Amazon, click here.


We also released an album of guided meditations that use the most proven method of relaxation available by Dr. Stephen Frucht: Progressive Muscle Relaxation - The Jacobson Method for Total Relaxation & Stress Relief




Click the listen now button below to hear on your music service.





It's now available to download or on CD, click here.

Stream our music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora.

Click the logos below.

      
    
Make sure to FOLLOW and SHARE
the artist David & Steve Gordon on your music service!

• Plus, you can now instantly stream every album on SequoiaRecords.com.
• Look for the Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon logos on the album pages.
• Just click the logos to hear the album!

Self Care During a Pandemic

 

Dear Sequoia Records Tribe,


We think we can all agree that staying at home for so many months isn’t easy.

Seeing friends through Zoom or talking on the phone, can’t replace simple human contact.

Since we know this will be the new normal for some time now, we have been doing some things to keep ourselves healthy and to keep our spirits up.

Here is the list of 3 things we have been doing that has been helping us. Let us know what you have been doing also we will share your ideas in future newsletters.

1. Daily meditation practice

If you don’t already meditate regularly, now is a good time to start. Even just 15 minutes a day can make a big difference.

The simple act of quieting the mind is very soothing. It’s very relaxing to have a time everyday to escape from all the mental clutter and thoughts.

This is more important now than ever before. Having this time everyday helps so much if keeping fears and negative thoughts from taking over.

You can use a simple mantra such as "So Hum," which basically means "I am that."

Say the syllable "So" on your in-breath and the syllable "Hum" on your out-breath.

Or you can just listen to the sound of your breath, or use some meditation music.

The music of our recent release Quantum Theta Waves is perfect for this. You can click here to listen now on your favorite music service.

You can also get the CD or download it on Amazon.

If you find our mind wandering, gently bring your attention but to your mantra or your breath.

Over time you will find there are longer and longer periods of silence.

That inner stillness will help you feel more accepting of what you can’t change such as this pandemic.

2. Maintain a schedule

Even though you are home either all the time or much more than usual, stick to a schedule of when you wake up, eat, sleep etc.

This will help you feel sense of normalcy and order to your life.

3. Spend time outdoors

Whether you live in the country or the city, it really helps to walk outside.Make sure to spend time outside walking, running, hiking or whatever you enjoy doing.

In addition to how healthy it is for your body, it’s also very healthy for your mind and your sense of contentment.




Studio update

Our studio upgrades are nearly complete now.

Steve has moved his studio into his guest house and is currently spending time getting everything wired together.

This new guest house space is much larger and will allow us enough room to keep all our instruments such as Steve’s guitars at our fingertips.

It’s also large enough for us to record with other musicians which we look forward to doing.

We are also thrilled to soon have a full size Steinway grand piano in our studio!

Steve’s fiancee Gwendolyn has moved in to his main house and will be having her Steinway grand piano delivered to our guest house studio once it's set up.

The new grand piano will be the perfect thing for us to use in our upcoming acoustic music albums that will feature piano, guitar and flute.

Until next month, stay balanced and healthy.

       

 

Walk in Balance,




David & Steve Gordon

PS  Our latest release came out in early April.  The music is extremely soothing and healing, which is what we all need right now.


Quantum Theta Waves: Binaural Beats Music for Meditation, Deep Relaxation & Healing




Listen on your favorite music service like Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.  

It will be available to download or as a CD on SequoiaRecords.com very soon.  Stay tuned to find out when that happens.

In the meantime, you can also get the CD or download on Amazon.

We also released an album of guided meditations that use the most proven method of relaxation available by Dr. Stephen Frucht: Progressive Muscle Relaxation - The Jacobson Method for Total Relaxation & Stress Relief

Click the listen now button below to hear on your music service.

Stream our music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora.

Click the logos below.

      
    
Make sure to FOLLOW and SHARE
the artist David & Steve Gordon on your music service!

• Plus, you can now instantly stream every album on SequoiaRecords.com.
• Look for the Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon logos on the album pages.
• Just click the logos to hear the album!