Luke Schneider - It Is Solved By Walking (2023) [Official Digital Download]

Luke Schneider is a pedal steel guitarist based in Nashville. An Ohio native, Schneider moved to Tennessee to go to college with dreams of becoming a folk-rock stylist but has recently found his place in the landscape of New Age and pastoral Americana. His well-received debut solo album, Altar of Harmony (Third Man Records), is a collection of ambient compositions created entirely by pedal steel. His work on It Is Solved By Walking continues the recent experimental elevation of the pedal-steel guitar and delves deeper into the worlds of ambient sounds and moods.

Like Altar of Harmony, the inspiration for this new collection of songs is rooted in Schneider's daily meditation practices, as well as his own spiritual journey. The album reflects his deepened understanding of how sound can help listeners transcend their current space and guide them in directing their energies inward. There is a sharpened focus to the songwriting on It Is Solved by Walking, a move that unclouds the troubled eye and opens the doors of clarity. Where Schneider's initial works were offered at the altar, his space for inner contemplation, these compositions mark a step in Schneider's spiritual journey that sees him ready to direct his energies in more outward directions. He has done the hard work of examining his inner self and is now prepared to share his message with others. It Is Solved by Walking is an invitation to listeners to join him on the journey towards a better world, a stronger community, and the universal truths we all seek.

Amongst others, Luke Schneider has performed and collaborated with William Tyler, Margo Price, Orville Peck, Peter One, Kyle Hamlett Duo, and Nashville Ambient Ensemble.

“Most folks likely associate the latin word ‘Gloria’ as a religious term of praise and adulation, bestowed upon deities and righteous or accomplished mortals. For me, it has always been an apt word to describe the overwhelming awe and peace that i feel in nature, whether that be while walking in a lush old-growth forest, gazing at a majestic vista, relaxing on a tranquil beach, or sometimes simply jogging through a humble city park. I created this piece to be a soundtrack for scenes such as these, which will obviously be different locales and times for each of us. In these environments, I encourage the listeners with the capabilities to experience the enveloping Dolby Atmos mix, and also to experiment with the noise canceling features of headphones and earbuds both on and off, so that the natural sounds of your sacred places may be able to subtly enhance this recorded music.

My hope is that this music will facilitate meditations on how we can best allow these living settings to grow wild, undisturbed, and, if needed, nurture them with thoughtful care. The more perfect they become, the more passionately we and all creatures may feel connected to the glory and eminence of this divine universe.” -Luke Schneider

Tracklist:
01. Gloria
02. Toledo Mercy
03. Pax Tennesseanna
04. Solvitur Ambulando
05. Capri


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