Butterfly Blue
is an album of 18 original songs and poems written, performed and
produced by eco-musician and poet Jon Sherman.
Through harmonies and images that enchant the heart and lilting rhythms
that invoke the spirit, these original compositions take the
listener on a healing journey of integration with the natural
world. Inspired by the endangered Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly of
Southern California, this album is dedicated to all creatures, in
this era of environmental
imbalance, struggling for existence.
The beautiful painting on the cover, depicting the endangered Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly and its food
plant Deer Weed, is a gracious contribution to this project by renowned
watercolorist Fealing
Lin.
Reviews:
Inspired by the endangered Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly, this album is a
colorful tapestry of poetry, flute playaing and singing, all woven
together with light ethnic rhythms - the pure sounds of nature.
Just like the fluttering of a butterfly, the melodies are beautifully
gentle and flow with inspiring words that pour with the emotion of a
gushing waterfall. Jon Sherman wears a badge for nature with this
CD - bringing forth all those wonderful little things about nature that
we often pass by without a glance, reminding us that Mother Nature
comes in all shapes and sizes, all colors, and holds incredible
powers.
- Lisa
D.
Smith,
Southwest
Blend
This CD is a beautiful and soothing tribute
to the interconnectedness of the natural world. Lynn Paschal, Earthworks
Sustainable Living Magazine
Butterfly Blue is a reflection
of the delicate balance
all creatures share with nature. Jim Walters, San Gabriel
Valley Weekly
Jon's clear tenor voice beautifully fits the natural setting, soaring
above the cascading rhythms of his keyboards. It's music that
adds, rather that detracts, from the wonder of the surroundings. Glenn Whipp, Pasadena
Star-News