News

March 4, 2012

*the gkfoes vjgoaf story is complete. all new albums will be released under the name Ashan, starting with 'To Return To', which has been released on Inner Islands this Feb 7 the Full Moon. there will be some remastered versions of albums coming out throughout the year and a re-release of Spirit Dance on Full of Nothing. Most releases are still available; see below for more info on that. Peace!

*Field Mantras Re-mixed and Remastered is now available Here Digitally. the download also comes with some additional images of the liners, an alternate leaf print, and a photo from the waterfall where it was recorded. Enjoy!

upcoming;;
*remastered versions of select albums, to be available digitally (ongoing throughout 2012)
*Spirit Dance remaster early summer via Full of Nothing

Releases

to purchase physical releases visit inner islands and the gentle ways store
to listen to and purchase all tracks and albums digitally visit gkfoes vjgoaf bandcamp

Healings
2011;; inner islands #11;; c30
holding space for peace, light, and love.
available at inner islands;; and digitally

Nature Eternal Striving
2011;; inner islands #6;; 2xLP
an exploration of the water on our planet and within us. it is abundant, ever-flowing, changing, always becoming, never arriving. recorded in california and around new zealand. gatefold jackets with scenic waterfall photos taken in new zealand. and randomly mixed-color vinyl that somehow matches the jackets.
available at inner islands;; and digitally

Glacial Ways
2011;; self released tour cd-r
recorded november and january 2010 in new zealand. released in conjunction with the gkfoes vjgoaf/WYLD WYZRDZ tour. breathing into the heart of winter's nature. the cases are handmade from repurposed brown paper bags with etched linoleum prints.
available at the gentle ways store;; and digitally

The Joy of Awakening
2011;; inner islands #3;; LP
vinyl debut. spirit journey through the forest, mountains, water, and sky. beautiful hand collaged cover, insert, and labels.
available at inner islands, tomentosa, and digitally
you can read a detailed interview on the album here.

Spirit Dance
2011;; full of nothing #14;; c34
every breath and every bow is a gesture of the soul... sitars, banjo, whistles, bells, rituals. you know.
out of print at Full of Nothing, remastered second edition coming in 2012;;
available digitally

Light Weaving
2010;; ace of tapes #17;; c60
60 mins of weaving a scenic and ecstatic blanket to cover yourself in. seriously guitar music. unfocus your ears and sink in.
available at the gentle ways store;; also available at ms. valerie park distro;; and digitally

Field Mantras
2010;; ace of tapes #16,, deep tapes #8;; CD-r,, c22
imagine walking through a forest to a waterfall accompanied by a chorus of people singing to you and the beautiful life around you (literally what it sounds like).
out of print;; NEW Remastered version available digitally

Magic Days
2009;; ace of tapes #11;; c44
hearty and spiritual pop music. an 8-track and summertime channelling.
here's a music video for winter fields through summer eyes
available at the gentle ways store;; also available at ms. valerie park distro;; and digitally

Tiger Elephant Panda
2009;; self-released,, ace of tapes #6;; CD-r,, c60
blown-out autumnal tape music: field recordings, loops, and songs. longing and wood cabin coziness intertwined.
out of print;; available digitally

Howl in the River Cave
2008;; self-released (digital)
dark and beautiful. imagine a boat journey through a cave, depicted by electric howling over acoustic guitar. super tape-y.
available digitally

What is a Dream Earth Bed
2008/2009;; self-released,, ace of tapes #5;; CD-r,, c60
1st collection of gkfoes songs. 1st heavy flow of musical striving. very eclectic moods and vaguely disjointed fidelity.
out of print;; available at tomentosa and digitally

Videos

The Range of Light from lawrencemartinez
featuring music from gkfoes vjgoaf, Stag Hare, and WYLD WYZRDZ (gkfoes songs from albums: Field Mantras and The Joy of Awakening).

fluidity + wholeyness from lawrencemartinez
featuring music from gkfoes vjgoaf. song 'wholeyness' appears on album Nature Eternal Striving.

gkfoes vjgoaf - Winter Fields Through Summer Eyes from Sean Conrad
music video made in early 2010. song appears on album Magic Days.

Links

digital store;; stream and purchase all albums
physical goods store;; select tapes, cd-rs, zines, and books
inner islands;; peace vibe record label/family
ace of tapes;; an ace tape label
deep tapes;; a deep tape label
full of nothing;; russian bedroom label