For those unaware, I-shin-den-shin is a Japanese concept that describes a form of communication that transcends spoken words, relying on unspoken understanding, empathy, and shared feelings. The term is often translated as what the mind thinks, the heart transmits or a heart-to-heart transmission. It encapsulates the idea that emotions and thoughts can be conveyed and understood without the need for explicit verbal communication.

The concept has its roots in Eastern philosophy, particularly in Zen Buddhism and Confucianism, where the importance of nonverbal communication, intuition, and a deep connection between individuals is emphasized. Itʼs about the ability to convey meaning and understanding through subtle gestures, expressions, and shared experiences.

In a more contemporary context, i-shin-den-shin has also been used to describe certain interpersonal and artistic experiences, such as in music and other forms of art, where a strong emotional resonance is achieved between the creator and the audience, even without direct verbal explanation.

1. Dissolution [14:34]
2. Appointment with the Truth [11:42]
3. A New Reality [10:48]
4. Pure Mind (without a body) [12:22]
5. Heart to Heart [11:08]
6. Magnetic Soul [8:30]

On what is a brilliantly crafted, and heartfeltly infused new recording, it opens on the atmospheric, veritably cinematic in scope, near fifteen minute gem Dissolution and then brings us the demurely alluring Appointment with the Truth, which is in turn backed by the sheer delicate gossamer of A New Reality, an impassioned stillness within Pure Mind (without a body), rounding out on the stoically yearning Heart to Heart, closing on a glistening beauty found threaded throughout Magnetic Soul.

Furthermore, the term i-shin-den-shin can be applied in various contexts, from personal relationships to artistic expression, emphasizing the power of genuine connection and understanding that goes beyond words.

Musicians:
LUCA CALABRESE - Pocket Trumpet
NGUYÊN LÊ -Electric Guitar
MARKUS REUTER -Touch Guitar AU8, Soundscapes
MARK WINGFIELD -Electric Guitar
ALEXANDER DOWERK -Touch Guitar S8

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