the gentle ways
the gentle ways is home to the music and art of Sean Conrad, Ashan, and gkfoes vjgoaf. all work is made out of openness and a desire to share the love and magick in my life with all. there is more info about the different areas of work throughout the site and a Store for music, books, and zines.
i am based in oakland, CA. for booking, hellos, ordering questions, etc send word to gentleashan@gmail.com
the Ashan band is looking to play as many shows in as many creative ways and places as possible
Ancient Forever is the newest offering from Ashan. Exploring the deep energies of the Earth, the hidden beings, and the magicks that bind us all. Essentially, this music has been about getting in touch with life in all its forms and formlessness. You can buy the cassette at Inner Islands.
Shows:
*June 23st: Ashan show w/ Boanerges, Minute, 2 others @ 22 Brazil Ave (Brazil x Mission), San Francisco (house show)
*June 28th: Ashan show @ Philz Coffee (1600 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA) 5pm, part of an awesome art opening.
News:
*June 9th: NEW Ashan tapes in the store. part of the Mist series. Also some old Campfire tapes.
*May 13th: Ashan CDs and tapes + gkfoes vjgoaf vinyl are available at Aquarius Records in San Francisco.
*April 13th: NEW in the store are some 'White Light' CDrs from Ashan. Only a few.
*February 8th: An Ashan song 'Gentle Spirits' is featured in a new compilation The Eternal Sounds of Winter by Sounds Eternal.
*January 18th: Uploaded some odds and ends Ashan songs to an ever-evolving project called Mist. Check it out here.
Navigation
Music
*ashan; more about ashan
*gkfoes vjgoaf; sounds 2008-2011
*beastfrog; some live mixes
*projects; list of projects i have been involved with
Image
*blog; things i'd like to share - images mostly
*photography; some light captures
*zines; fantasy collage zine gallery
Purchase
*store; purchase books, zines, and music
*digital store; a place to purchase and listen to the music of Ashan
*inner islands; record label/family, many releases with them
Other
*max/msp & jitter patches; patches i made and want to share
*lyrics; lyrics to songs
*art; sean's art page
