Dune Meditations by Siddhartha Barnhoorn

Dune Meditations was the result of ambient guitar jam sessions inspired by walks in the dune here in Katwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands. After some of these walks I would sit down to play on my guitar. Being relaxed by the walks I'd go into a flow-state and create various of these ambient meditations. This album is a collection of some of these creations.

Reviews:
“Rather than seeking dramatic progression or narrative, the album embraces repetition and gradual evolution. Tones swirl and recede, melodies drift like sand carried on the wind, and the boundaries between sound and silence blur. This approach aligns with the album’s purpose—not to command attention, but to gently hold it, to create the conditions where self-discovery and emotional healing might take root.

From the opening moments of "Meditation I," it is clear that "Dune Meditations" is an album best experienced with intention. Whether played during a personal meditation session, a quiet walk, or as background for creative work, the music invites the listener to surrender to its currents. The gentle guitars and synths do not so much demand attention as encourage a soft focus, holding awareness lightly before allowing it to drift into deeper waters.”
- Ambient Visions (https://www.ambientvisions.com/08102025.htm)

Credits:

Guitar, synthesizers and singing bowls performed by Siddhartha Barnhoorn
Spolum drum (on Meditation IV) performed by Arjuno Barnhoorn

Original cover art by Siddhartha Barnhoorn,
photograph taken in the dunes of Katwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Tracklist

1.	Meditation I	7:15

2.	Meditation II	7:37

3.	Meditation III	14:21

4.	Meditation IV	4:41

5.	Meditation V	4:51

6.	Meditation VI	11:43

7.	Meditation VII	6:10

Credits

released August 1, 2025

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