Description
Orange Mountain is proud to announce the physical availability of the new album BE THE SKY - a collaboration between Tibetan musician Tenzin Choegyal and composer Philip Glass. Friends for two decades, their creative partnership began when Glass invited Choegyal to perform at Carnegie Hall, igniting a dialogue between their two distinct yet deeply connected musical worlds. Tenzin Choegyal is an acclaimed Tibetan artist whose music bridges ancestral tradition and contemporary expression. Raised in exile and now based in Australia, he channels his lineage through his art--shaping powerful compositions and serving as an ambassador for Tibetan culture and stories. Be The Sky features original works from Choegyal and Glass's two-decade collaboration, with Glass performing on the title track. The 7-track recording also spotlights performances by the GRAMMY Award-winning Scorchio Quartet, actress Saori Tsukada (poetry recitation), Alex Ring Gray (piano and saxophones), and refugee children from the Tibetan Children's Village, where Choegyal himself was raised. Centered around Tibetan poetry, including original works and pre-existing texts by the disciple, yogi, and spiritual poet Milarepa, as well as prayers by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the album honors Tibetan spirituality, reflects on life in exile, and pays tribute to elders and ancestors. The album also features artwork attributed to Tibetan artist Tenzing Rigdol, who recently exhibited his "Biography of a Thought" series at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Be the Sky is my humble offering in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, a tribute to his boundless compassion, wisdom, and the enduring spirit of the Tibetan people. It also celebrates the 88th year of my dear friend and collaborator Philip Glass, whose music and generosity continue to inspire me and so many others across the world." - Tenzin Choegyal
