Between Earth and Sky

A mystery begins. A journey. A vision emerges. Free, intuitive music, played spontaneously in the present moment, without any prior arrangements. I invited musicians, some of whom I’ve known and trusted for a long time, such as Fabrizio Ottaciucci, with whom I’ve enjoyed collaborating on and off since 1987.

Fabio Mina I met in Bogliasco in 2007, and since then our paths have crossed more and more frequently. He has made a marvellous musical development. Then there’s Francesco, whom Fabio knew, and who contributes wonderfully with his percussion. Fabio, Francesco, and I played several concerts as a trio.

And then my discovery: Annie, with her clear, unaffected voice… without any prior improvisation experience, she was able to wholeheartedly embrace this musical adventure. Thus, a previously unheard music was born, which we all brought to life together.

I wish the listener the leisure and patience to truly take the time to follow our inner movements, allowing the images, spaces, landscapes, and sensations evoked by this music to arise within them. Enjoy the experience.

One more thought: There is currently an enormous change in the earth’s energy field and in people’s consciousness, and this affects all living beings. This all happens „Between Earth and Sky“. New frequencies are coming to the earth. Hopefully they will lead us to a more united and peaceful humanity. A new consciousness is born, and it is our choice to go along with it and embrace the future. We are all co-creators of „what is“.

Poem by Markus Stockhausen (spoken on track 08)

Between Earth and Sky

Life is born
in every moment
through you and me
and all beings.

The unspeakable takes shape.
Every breath and every thought,
every word and sound
creates our reality.

A divine dance,
a cosmic play.
Love in motion.
Beauty.

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Music composed by Markus Stockhausen, Anna Barbazza, Fabio Mina, Fabrizio Ottaviucci, Francesco Savoretti

Recorded at Elfo Studio, Tavernago April 23-25, 2025
by Alberto Callegari and Daniele Mandelli
Mixed by Alberto Callegari, Markus Stockhausen and Fabio Mina
Mastered at Elfo Studio by Alberto Callegari
Graphics Design: Max Marchini with Markus Stockhausen
Photography: Franz Soprani
Booklet’s last page photo by Michael Brandenburger
Produced by Max Marchini
Executive production: Max Marchini and Massimo Orlandini

produced by Max Marchini, darc companion records 2026