The Dark Art of Light Work

by Gavin Hardkiss

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kaosskid My inner self awoke to the early sounds of the Hardkiss Brothers, many of the frequencies supplied lead to the cosmic life I now live and breathe. Now in 2021 here is Gavin giving my soul more of what it needs to take me through this final faze within the Earth shift that is occurring. All I can say is thank you from my soul to yours Gavin. Also PLEASE press this as wax!!!!! I AM in if you do!! Favorite track: The Dark Art of Light Work | Continuous Mix | Disc One.

scarlettkatie Gavin’s music has always been like a journey to me- and this spectacular journey is through the universe and one’s self simultaneously. Gratitude from my heart for sharing your soundscapes, your heart and your amazing art!

Robob Excellent album by Gavin Hardkiss, so much depth and emotion on multiple levels!

I have always looked forward to Hawke releases. Gavin has been one of my favorite music makers and DJs. The moment this album was announced I was ecstatic! This is by far my favorite Hawke album yet it is freaking brilliant!

andynathan70 This is a delicious journey .... Transporting..

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THE DARK ART OF LIGHT WORK is the newest Hawke album produced by Gavin Hardkiss. Initially released together with a book, the first edition sold out in two weeks.

Written in 2019 in preparation for the year 2020, the album explores a wide palette of sounds including instruments from Latin America, West Africa, China and Turkey, and voices in Sanskrit, Hebrew and English.

"Perfectly-timed life's work epic, the music an extension of his same-named book exploring "what is beyond our five senses ... interstellar cosmic house with global flavours, the second downtempo going into astonishingly beautiful ambient calm, draped in trademark gorgeous piano." Kris Needs for Record Collector

"And meanwhile, Gavin Hardkiss is over here, still contemplating music in unconventional shapes and sizes. While other artists are reaching backward, Hardkiss is trying to make something unlike anything else that came before it. The Dark Art of Light Work is a challenging album, in the way that albums are rarely challenging anymore. There's a voice here that is saying it's okay to be afraid. It's okay to not know what's going to happen. It's okay if you don't know what to make of this. Gavin Hardkiss is an expert because he doesn't know either." Terry Matthew for 5Magazine

"You might think that you experience the World with your five senses. At the same time, the World is experiencing you. The handshake,
the hug, the kiss, the dance between you and the Universe is what you explore. This relationship with the transcendent is more real than the reality you perceive. It is your life’s responsibility to understand it for it already knows you." Hawke ... more

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1.	The Dark Art of Light Work \| Continuous Mix \| Disc One 55:54	buy track
2.	The Dark Art of Light Work \| Continuous Mix \| Disc Two 54:04	buy track
3.	We Are One 09:20
4.	Melody In My Heart 07:28	buy track
5.	She's Life 06:33
6.	Save Us 07:48	buy track
7.	My Name Is Alive 06:19	buy track
8.	Bells of San Anselmo 08:03	buy track
9.	Blue Mother 07:09	buy track
10.	PingPong I Love U 07:50	buy track
11.	Cisum Neila 05:12	buy track
12.	Dervish 06:00	buy track
13.	Physical Dylan 05:40	buy track
14.	Stars Will Shine 4 U 06:16	buy track
15.	Walking Home 07:24	buy track
16.	Harpi 05:46	buy track
17.	Crows 05:54	buy track
18.	White Space 03:52	buy track
19.	U Frequency 08:08	buy track
20.	Blade 06:43	buy track

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released February 21, 2020

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Gavin Hardkiss San Rafael, California

Gavin Hardkiss is a DJ, producer and author who also releases music as Hawke to include collaborations, sound clashes and musical experiments with friends. The Dark Art of Light Work is the 6th Hawke album. Get all previous albums and other Hardkiss releases at the link below. ... more

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