"Music is the most awake part of me, sharing truths I dare not speak, and connects me -- to you."
Open In The Garden is Volume I of the Open album series by Emily Richards -- aka Snowflake.
Produced by Loveshadow at Arena Productions Midland Ltd in Birmingham, England. Vocals recorded by Snowflake at Witches Corner, San Diego. Lifted Up originally produced by Alex Beroza. Snowflake is Emily Richards. Loveshadow is Jeff Grant -- check out his comments on the album.
Mastered by Loveshadow. In The Garden and Melting Into One remastered by Abstract Audio.
Cover art by Loveshadow.
PARENTAL ADVISORY: Track 6 -- Goodbye (Ballad of the San Diego Kid)
Awed thanks to Loveshadow – your ears and skills are out of this world! Alex Beroza, Jeris, airtone, libraryowl, Ivan Chew, Abstract Audio and everyone at ccMixter & TuneTrack (admins especially) – you give my music flight! Jason, Alex and everyone at ArtisTech Media – you enlighten and inspire me. Loveshadow, Alice Popkorn, Faryn Hughes, pareerica, Hali’a & Rebecca Cannon, Ingrid Taylar, JessieHart, John William Waterhouse, God, NASA, Wikipedia – thank you for your beautiful images and art. Contributions to the project are shared with those who contributed music or art.
Loving thanks to J, Caspian, Bianca, Mom, Dad, Nat, KK, Brad, Annie & my entire family – thank you for believing in me and supporting me through all the ups and downs of a musical lifestyle. My friends (yes, you know who you are) – for being part of my family.
Special thanks to Purple Room members Jason Brock, Alex Goodwin, Aux Speakers, Emily Withrow, Jennifer Izatt, Linda Richards, Dale Richards, Brad Richards, Sandor Arendse, Abstract Audio, and basematic -- your support and belief keep me going!
Thanks for your support!
Know yourself. Think for yourself. Peace.
Green Room Downloads
Join Snowflake's Green Room
Support her collaborative projects at ccMixter.org
In thanks, Green Room membership gives you Open the Garden, Snowflake's collaboration with UK-producer Loveshadow. Green Room members receive a CD-quality download of the album, and high-quality PDF of the beautiful artbook.
Thank you for supporting Snowflake's works in the commons!
July 10, 2014 at 6:15 a.m. (#)
Just joined the green room! Hope you do some more work with Jeff! Got to have some new music for my collection! I need a flying track for some video's hey Emily!!!
Sept. 22, 2013 at 7:16 p.m. (#)
Beautiful!
Feb. 16, 2013 at 8:14 a.m. (#)
Euro-pop? I don't really know what genre it is and welcome your thoughts! Iza, i'm coming out with a piano-only version of this album very soon :) thanks for your input!
Feb. 15, 2013 at 11:08 a.m. (#)
What Genre would you say this is?
Oct. 17, 2012 at 3:05 p.m. (#)
Hello again :)
I like your new album very much, however I miss your beautiful piano playing, so amazing, especially on the MASTERPIECE called Valhalla. My favourite songs are All My Days and In the Garden. Thank you very much for all the beautiful sounds and emotions! Love :*
May 7, 2012 at 11:51 a.m. (#)
Hi Iza! If you join my Green Room you will get a zip file and can choose your music format (flac, mp3, ogg). Oh, and it uses paypal. thanks so much for writing and listening!!
May 5, 2012 at 5:50 p.m. (#)
Dear Emily,
Thank you for the new album!!! So many years of waiting...Now I'm soooo happy :-) Is it possible to get a zip folder and pay with PayPal? I'm not sure how the Green Room works.
Love from your Polish fan xxx
Iza
Feb. 29, 2012 at 5:27 p.m. (#)
special thanks to Jeff Grant -- just thinking how awesome you are today!
Jan. 11, 2012 at 9:59 a.m. (#)
Now that's an offer that can't be refused!!!! Will do!!
Jan. 11, 2012 at 9:43 a.m. (#)
Hey Doc -- join me green room and download the whole album in flac!
Jan. 11, 2012 at 9:32 a.m. (#)
Superb! Would love to be able to buy a lossless version....
Nov. 6, 2011 at 2 a.m. (#)
thank you-...
Sept. 30, 2011 at 12:36 p.m. (#)
thank you!!!
Sept. 30, 2011 at 12:11 p.m. (#)
Love it Em.
Sept. 9, 2011 at 9:19 a.m. (#)
Finally have a chance to listen with some attention (after technical issues and other delays this week) and while I have heard many of these songs in earlier incarnations, the mastered collection is wonderful! Still making my way through, but find myself particularly enjoying the dance tracks -- Loveshadow did an amazing job with the arrangements. Bravo to the both of you! Particularly enjoying so far Lifted up [of course] and Set Yourself Free. . . .let's see how my preferences evolves! ;)
Sept. 7, 2011 at 1:48 p.m. (#)
yes! not far from Philadelphia? ;) does Anchor have the original painting that now is the album cover? would love to hear the story...
Sept. 7, 2011 at 1:36 p.m. (#)
can't wait to say hello to you :-)
Sept. 7, 2011 at 1:36 p.m. (#)
Yes, we're blessed to be part of something unique and evolutionary for music production. i think separate rooms with linked computers is brilliant!
Sept. 7, 2011 at 1:33 p.m. (#)
Emily. Its a ground breaking thing to make happen here, if we are ever in the same place we will might still need adjoining rooms and a couple of linked PCs to make it work. Don't want to break a good habit.
Sept. 7, 2011 at 1:28 p.m. (#)
@ niels. we are a long way from RWRM.
@ anchor. I know, I thought of you when I suggested it . It seemed fitting
@Bignobo.... that's several thousand miles away :-)
Thanks
Sept. 7, 2011 at 1:27 p.m. (#)
i meant the last 10% - it was 90% there already :)
Sept. 7, 2011 at 1:27 p.m. (#)
dearest jeff - i can only hope and pray one day we will write and record side by side. Think what we could do! Susan and I were *just* talking about the last 90% of mastering and packaging, how much work it is for the last little touches. i really enjoyed that process with you!
Sept. 7, 2011 at 1:23 p.m. (#)
I can't tell you how much the mastering has improved this collection of songs to my ears. A job well done on so many levels .
One day we might write in same room who knows :-)
Sept. 7, 2011 at 11:03 a.m. (#)
thanks KK! i love you soo very much. you inspire me!
Sept. 7, 2011 at 8:06 a.m. (#)
Em!! Congratulations! I love the album! I'm proud to call you my sister, friend and confidant. I love you. I love your lyrics!!!
Sept. 6, 2011 at 9:39 p.m. (#)
thanks emily -- your support means the world to me!
Sept. 6, 2011 at 9:39 p.m. (#)
thanks Loco! ate your soup today. heart you back!
Sept. 6, 2011 at 8:16 p.m. (#)
LOVING IT!!!I got a big smile seeing my name in the Thank yous.
Sept. 6, 2011 at 7:51 p.m. (#)
i heart it! nuff said! and i heart you! <3
Sept. 6, 2011 at 7:32 p.m. (#)
thanks Ivan - and thanks for contributing/being part of it!
Sept. 6, 2011 at 7:31 p.m. (#)
Thanks JJ!! You have a credit on the last track :) your musical influene is still shaping me...
Sept. 6, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. (#)
What a great surprise! It's fantastic!
Great work you guys!
Sept. 6, 2011 at 7:25 p.m. (#)
All Great!
Melting...
Sept. 6, 2011 at 7:18 p.m. (#)
thanks again Bob - Almost Given Up has a lyric video coming out next...:)
Sept. 6, 2011 at 7:18 p.m. (#)
thanks Robbie!! In The Garden is close to my heart (and the title track!) thanks for listening and great to hear from you.
Sept. 6, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. (#)
For me it is always such a celebration to hear Emilys new releases. i liked "In the Garden." I think Snowflake has again found a nice sound in this release.
Sept. 6, 2011 at 7:02 p.m. (#)
Emily and Jeff--I listened to the entire album tonight. It was a great listen. My favorites were "Almost Given Up", "Lifted Up" and "To Say Hello". Thanks for sharing the music tonight. best, r.
Sept. 6, 2011 at 7:02 p.m. (#)
thanks Bob - i always end up dancing when i listen to Lifted Up too! thank you Niels -- means a lot...
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:59 p.m. (#)
Snowflake's heart melting voice surrounded and channeled by Loveshadow's superior musical imagination and craftsmanship - wow!
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:45 p.m. (#)
"lifted up" is great dancefloor fun--a smooth delight.
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:43 p.m. (#)
thanks Bob - Loveshadow softened the spoken word in just the right way i thought.
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:42 p.m. (#)
great to connect again Niels - missing your music! Barg - you are a true friend and person and i really appreciate you!
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:41 p.m. (#)
love you CarolAnn!miss you Brigitte - are you logged in? right-click save as?
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:39 p.m. (#)
very nice "strike the root" piece
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. (#)
I loved Goodbye, despite it reminding me of the heartache you went through...
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:16 p.m. (#)
ok let's see if this works: testing 1, 2 ... testing :-)
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:15 p.m. (#)
good to hear your lovely voice again :) can't seem to download the artwork..... :(
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:14 p.m. (#)
Hellooooo Emily - listening too! It's been ages
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:08 p.m. (#)
downloading the artbook now!
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:07 p.m. (#)
hi everyone! we're listening now - hope you'll join in if ya like :)
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:05 p.m. (#)
Listening at work, can't wait to get home and give this album a heavy-duty listen...
Sept. 6, 2011 at 6:05 p.m. (#)
hi! Glad to be able to hear this album.
Sept. 6, 2011 at 5:45 p.m. (#)
Amelia Bedelia! So good to "hear" from you.
Sept. 6, 2011 at 5:17 p.m. (#)
maybe we should have a ccMixter event in Paris - what do you think Denis? :)
Sept. 6, 2011 at 5:17 p.m. (#)
thanks Anchor! jeff told me you have this painting?
Sept. 6, 2011 at 3:54 p.m. (#)
Yes! Salutations and Congrats Emily!
ps: Jeff - you know I love that cover photo!
Jeff
Sept. 6, 2011 at 8:24 a.m. (#)
Love that stuff, girl. Congrats ! Loveshadow, I'd like to be as close to Emily as you are !
Sept. 6, 2011 at 8:18 a.m. (#)
thank you Andreas! you can send $9.99 via paypal to emily @ artistechmedia and receive a zipfile in 320k -- does that work?
Sept. 6, 2011 at 8:18 a.m. (#)
this album will stand the test of time--it sets a mood that transcends the moment and becomes ageless. Thanks Snowflake! Thanks Loveshadow!
Sept. 6, 2011 at 12:47 a.m. (#)
Be proud!! This album of yours is wonderful. Is there any possibility to purchase it without joining the green-room (e.g. via Paypal?).
Greetings
AndreasF
Sept. 5, 2011 at 8:57 p.m. (#)
Thanks Kara. I especially appreciate the individual song feedback :)
Sept. 5, 2011 at 6:43 p.m. (#)
Snowflake, Loveshadow, and all involved- Congrats! Incredible album... touching, beautiful, full of strength, and empowered hope. The stand-out tracks for me are "Miss You" and "Goodbye." I'm also quite thrilled that "A New May Day" was included in this album. Hooray!
Sept. 5, 2011 at 11:01 a.m. (#)
Mare, Tonight at midnight the songs will go live! we're making a few final tweaks (the last song right now should actually be first!) -- as soon as it is live i will let you know! thanks for your support :)
Sept. 5, 2011 at 10:52 a.m. (#)
Hey Emily, anyway to hear samples for non-members?
Sept. 3, 2011 at 4:48 p.m. (#)
Thanks Jeris -- and thanks for being part of it :)
Sept. 2, 2011 at 8:42 p.m. (#)
Hi Emily,
This is superb!!!