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Seasons of Becoming — Original Piano Compositions by Bradford W. Tilden
A musical journey through nature, transformation, love, loss, and renewal.
Seasons of Becoming is the newest recording from Bradford W. Tilden, featuring original piano compositions inspired by the changing seasons of the Earth and the deeply human seasons of becoming.
Several of these works have been waiting nearly 20 years to be recorded and shared. Each composition carries its own story—drawn from breathtaking landscapes, artistic collaborations, sacred moments, personal transformation, cherished relationships, and encounters with those who have passed beyond the physical world.
Together, the pieces create an intimate instrumental journey through surrender, transition, remembrance, healing, and rebirth.
Featured Compositions
Snow Capped Mountains (2010)
Inspired by the beauty, exhilaration, and mystery of the world above the tree line.
Dreamweavers (2007)
Created in collaboration with artist Bryant Austin of Studio Cosmos for an installation featuring life-size photographs of deep-sea whales. The piece imagines a conversation between the whales and the night sky above the ocean.
In Chrysalis (2010)
A musical exploration of the uncertain space between surrender and rebirth—the frustrating yet hopeful period when transformation is already underway, even before we can see what we are becoming.
Cherry Trees in Autumn (2008)
Originally commissioned for a wedding in a Japanese garden, this tender piece carries themes of compassion, beauty, and reverence, inspired in part by the presence of Quan Yin.
Strength in Passing (2007)
Originally commissioned as a memorial, this deeply moving composition reflects on death, transition, remembrance, and meeting the passage from this life with courage and a noble heart.
A Madrugada (2015)
Dedicated to Bradford’s late partner, Jeffrey Alexander. A Madrugada means “the dawning” in Portuguese and expresses the promise of renewal, spiritual ascension, and reunion with the loved ones who have inspired us along the way.
Music for Your Own Seasons of Becoming
Whether you listen during meditation, reflection, creative work, healing practice, or simply a quiet moment at home, Seasons of Becoming invites you to slow down and reconnect with the rhythms of change.
It is music for remembering where you have been, honoring what has passed, and opening to whatever is ready to emerge next.
Original piano music composed and performed by Bradford W. Tilden. Available for purchase on Bandcamp.
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