I view my work as a series of music theater soundscapes that are extensions of daily ritual. _SOUND DOCUMENTS(2005)_are explorations in spontaneity.

Influenced by studies in the metaphysical qualities of sound I explore the idea of musical intent working extensively in the Qabalist system of tonal correspondences which were heavily referenced in _THE FAERYE INVOCATIONS(1998) & VALENTINE STIGMATA(2001)_. As a ritualist my work is rooted in Hermetic western mysticism evolving a personal Thelema.

As a harpist, my focus is on the strength and orchestral quality of the harp as a solo instrument, performing in non-traditional and rock venues. Experimentation in extended techniques and electronic processing has provided a palette for expressions of phychological concepts such as the shadow work for _FRAGRANCE OF THE BLUE LOTUS-MUSIC WITH SHADOW(2005) as well as the soundscape possiblitites of _44 MINUTES ON THE FLATLINE_A CRY FOR THE MILLENIUM(1999). The experience of playing my harp in rock festivals and goth clubs generated some of the darker soundings. Participation in Kyklos ton Asterion a NYC Thememic Wiccan group fueled the singer songwriter series _FOLKART SONGS AND SPIRITUALS(2004-5).

Work in progress involves musical meditations in a ritual theater context and investigation into the encryptions of wakefulness and sleep. -Somna 2006