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aokigahara

by Stephanie Tierney

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aokigahara is also known as the "sea of trees" in japan. i spent some time reading about and watching videos of this forest back in december of 2019. in january of 2020 i recorded many short noise tracks. upon re-listening to them i felt a connection between the tracks and the spirits of aokigahara. i imagined a story of an individual who had chosen to end their life in the forest. as i imagined i began to assemble the pieces of music together and this album is that work. i hope all who listen understand that i am coming from a place of respect for the forest and the spirits that dwell there. this is not an exploitation in any way. maybe people will see the forest as sad and maybe some will see it as peaceful. i choose the later. i did not spell out the chapters of a story but as you listen you may hear divisions in the narrative.

when you listen or decide to explore the story of aokigahara please do so with respect and a peaceful heart. if you are feeling anxiety or depression please reach out to the proper channels for help. as a survivor of suicide i can say that there is no shame in the feelings nor in reaching out for help to suicide prevention. in canada it is (833)456-4566.

album art is royalty free image of aokigahara forest.

my inspirations for this recording: samayoi, greg ginn, jud crandall, masonna, andrew mackelvie, and likely many more!

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released July 13, 2020

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Stephanie Tierney Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Guitarist from Wolfville, NS. Experimental.

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