Frank Perry

Frank Perry approaches music as a contemporary seeker of mystical insight, drawing deeply upon longstanding beliefs in the capacity of sound to alter awareness. He incorporates perspectives from Buddhist practices alongside the philosophical texts of Plato and the ancient theories of Pythagoras on celestial harmony. As a percussionist, Perry deliberately sets aside the propulsive energy of conventional instruments such as drums and woodblocks, turning instead to Chinese Buddha gongs and Tibetan bells that generate sustained, otherworldly vibrations. His recordings consist of long-form pieces marked by hushed delicacy and an abstract sensibility, while the accompanying notes elaborate extensively on the underlying spiritual concepts. Listeners attuned to the Celestial Harmonies Tibetan Bells recordings by Henry Wolff and Nancy Hennings are especially likely to find his output compelling, whereas those holding more traditional views on music and spirituality may experience his approach and outlook as unsettling.