Within the grand sweep of the universe we occupy an invisible amount of space, and an even smaller moment in time. "The Cosmic Blink Expands" explores the possibility of taking the mere blip of a second we've been given -- widening it, delving into its finest details, imbuing life with meaning and a kaleidoscope of color.

This track plumbs a discovery of the unknown: music sung with tenderness for a child new to the world, conveying care and the promise of exploring the cosmos together, no matter how dark it may be. A musical adaptation of a Pleiadian folk song, "The Cosmic Blink Expands" offers homage to Maurice Ravel and Bill Evans, spoken from the quietude and vastness of space. Its title illuminates a distinctly Pleiadian perspective: life’s limitless possibilities blossoming from the single blink of a moment we have each been gifted.

— Making of / Behind the scenes —

the first time I performed this song live, the audience reaction was a surprise.

to tell the story right I'd like to go back to the beginning.

around christmas in darkness of winter lockdown, I sat in front of a piano to play one note -- causing the following melody to unfold by itself. it was one of those songs nearly fully formed upon arrival, which happens occasionally. but this song felt beamed from the skies, reminiscent of a dream.

the time came to choose songs to debut on tour with Alex Wong. I hesitated to pick this at all. its quietness and lack of rhythm made me wonder about its "show-appropriate"-ness. but I thought about how it had been written during a songwriting sprint, how out of dozens of songs born that week I kept returning to it again and again. how love letters to Ravel and Evans are bookmarked inside its sheaves. how its power, for me, comes from its resolute tenderness.

hearing listeners respond with "I am floating in space" and "I want this mood to continue forever" was deep catharsis. though the music came from mysterious origins, to me these words somehow also said: "message received".

I'm excited to present this song as the first statement of LULLABIES OF THE PLEIADES -- all songs and more about the project will be revealed soon, including lyrics for this one.

it's an honor to work with Brian Trahan for his expert assistance through the recording and mixing journey, Keith Zarriello for the impulse and guidance to embark on this whole adventure in the first place, Alex Saltz of APS Mastering for his exemplary skills and aesthetic sensibilities. thanks also to Kyle McEvoy of Sonder House, and the team at Falling Sea records for the co-release.

much love and gratitude to Juliette Viger for the visionary artwork <3