Tony Anderson - Ancestral

As part of my forthcoming album, I wrote Ancestral to help me sleep.

The photo was taken near my Grandmother's farm outside of Hooper, Nebraska. Her name was Kaye Benson and she's the one who convinced my parents to leave south Florida in the late 1980s to experience life in the heartland. Her home (and the land it was on) continues to be idyllic each time I return. Many of my favorite memories from childhood took place there, and the nostalgia continues to draw me back even though she's gone. What I love remembering most is how quiet things would get on summer nights. Perhaps that's what Ancestral is so simple. So soft.

I recently found a letter Grandma Kaye wrote my parents in January of 1990 just after my mom and dad had taken 4 of us kids (all under the age of 5) to Nebraska for the first time:

"David and Ariane, I saw you walking hand in hand down the front lawn and later far out into the fields. I hope you had a peaceful, tranquil walk and perceived the beauty of the clean air and green that lies beneath the crunchy brittle stacks of the earth - and that it could be yours, too."

Mastered by Brian Calhoon

[daymoon_playlist]

7 minutes passed like a millisecond, but I felt something that felt like billions of years.
The best ambient track that has overwhelmed me since 'Debris'.
Absolutely breathtaking

[reinier]

There is nothing like a Tony Anderson track to guide you in some internal reflection of your life. Simply stunning. I adore it. The world would be a better place if more people appreciated this magic. ❤❤❤

[denistunguz]

Man... your music is a gift to us all!

[Beaglece]

Tony Anderson paints with sound, his music a symphony of colors for the ears.

[jgsjs]

I met Tony Anderson personally at a retreat put on by United Pursuit in TN many years ago. As a video & film maker, his music has inspired many of my projects. Whenever I search for music for a project, I always search Tony Anderson first. The texture, detail, depth, and meaning of each song is amazing. Feels like each song has its own story to tell. Thanks Tony for creating beautiful things!

[cabbage]

Such a beautiful, yet simple piece of art. Absolutely adore it. Especially the Image, it reminds me of great memories from long ago..

[FenomenoCreativo]

Where everything began….. you bring us there. 💙💙

[ayyyFex]

The world always slows down whenever I press play, thank you again, beautiful piece of art

[Mr]

Music that touches the heart, soul and mind 🎵❤️🦋 Thank you, Tony!

[_ayushkumar]

Wow! Thanks Tony for this masterpiece again!
This music really connects me to heaven ❤️😌

[sadekmagdy]

Life would be senseless without music ❤

[MORENOVIZCARRA]

wow you make me cry a little, I know that Grandmothers are magical, angels on earth, I miss mine too, also love your music, greeting from sonora, mexico

[_ayushkumar]

The way you express your thoughts and feelings and relate your music from your past life, childhood memories, family it is really emotional 😌❤✨

[StenKruiswijk]

Man this album is shaping up to be one of the best of the year

[matthewk]

Wow Tony! Been a supporter for a long time, but I feel like my life has LITERALLY changed since listening to this song! Thank you so so much and keep making music!

[lavoixducoeur]

Merci infiniment, Tony Anderson, pour ce moment de douceur qui apaise nos cœurs.
En tant qu'artiste musical très talentueux, vous nous permettez de nous détendre après une journée de dur labeur, que ce soit sur tous les plans de l'existence.
Prenez soin de vous et merci une fois de plus 🙏.

[jt]

Thank you from Nebraska. Life is good here, and your music reflects it.

[gregoryscott.]

This wistful, nostalgic composition is brimming with masterful artistry and virtuosity. 😊

[sonwabisedzidzi]

This leads me to God. God bless you ❤.

[Dey_QA]

Me encanta te deja en un estado de paz y solo te dejas fluir 😊😊❤ gracias tu musica tranquiliza mis días.