Heyana — Complete Digital Album Download

Description

Moving on from the classic rock and blues influences of the previous album, Rise, Heyana opens a new chapter.

This album is a gift born from love — for life, for the living Earth and for music itself.

The album takes its name from one of its most moving songs, “Heyana”: an ode to remembrance, connection and living in closer relationship with the land.

Blending funk, soul and singer-songwriter elements, the album moves between deep and profound lyrical messages and moments that invite us simply to feel, move, enjoy life and let go.

Carefully crafted from start to finish, Heyana is an authentic expression from the heart. May it bring joy, connection and inspiration to those who are searching for this kind of music.

“Great river of life, guide us back into your flow.”

“Great stars above, remind us of our true home.”

CREDITS

Riki Buckingham — Lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, bass guitar and drum programming

Sara Goldy — Backing vocals on “Heyana,” “Times Are Changing” and “Crystal Bowl Meditation”

Johnny Bancroft — Synths, piano, steel guitar and effects on “Heyana”

John Buckingham — Keyboards and synths on “Shelter From The Storm”

Artwork by Anthony Albanese and Riki Buckingham

A massive thank you to everyone who helped make this album possible.

RECORDING AND PRODUCTION GEAR

Prism Sound Titan audio interface

U47-style microphone clone — vocals, acoustic guitar and electric guitar

Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge — guitar amplification

B&W DM16 vintage speakers — monitoring

Self-built Jean Hiraga Class-A amplifier — monitoring

Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro headphones — mixing

Studio One — recording and production software

Superior Drummer — drum programming software

THANK YOU

Thank you to Mike Puskas, Kathrin Atkinson and Sara Goldy for listening to the countless mixes I sent, for your critical ears, your support and your encouragement.

Thank you to my mum for her positive encouragement and for somehow surviving seven months of banging drum samples without going insane!

Thank you to the passers-by who listened while I was busking these songs, and to everyone who attended the gigs and events where the music developed.

Thank you to the fans, friends and supporters who have helped keep the journey moving forward.

Thank you also to my fighting spirit and to the ancestors who pushed me to complete this project without losing faith.

Putting so much time and effort into an independent, non-paying creative venture can be harder than simply following orders at work. It takes focus, perseverance and belief to complete a project of this size, but I believe the effort has paid off.

Thank you all.

More to come…