SCFA Expansive Sounds #7: Don Slepian - Sea of Bliss 45th Anniversary Tour

From the lush soundscapes of 1970s Hawaii to the serene beauty of today’s Pocono Mountains, Don Slepian’s remarkable career spans decades of sonic innovation. A visionary composer, performer, and music technologist, Slepian is celebrated as a pioneer of ambient and new age music, fusing classical traditions with groundbreaking electronic techniques.

The 2025–26 season opens with a transcendent tribute to Slepian’s iconic Sea of Bliss. Composed, performed, and recorded in February 1980, this seminal work is the only full-length piece ever created on the Alles Machine (pronounced Alice). Originally released on cassette, Sea of Bliss remains a transformative listening journey. Experience it live as we celebrate 45 years of one of the most cherished albums in new age history!