CD: The Sense of Senses - David Lang, The Crossing, & Donald Nally

Over the course of the last 15 years, David Lang and The Crossing, the Grammy-winning chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally, have crafted a body of work that stands apart from the rest for its profound spiritual connection to our shared sense of humanity — through our stories, our myths, our beliefs and our dreams. the sense of senses is a milestone of sorts, because it celebrates that connection, across time and space, to deliver a message that music can be a benevolent force for change if we only take the time to listen.

“This album is a collection of works that capture the intimate side of The Crossing’s relationship with David Lang,” Nally explains. “Only two were written for us, yet the others reflect a shared world view, a common idea about sound and community, and a collective focus on our reason for singing. David’s thoroughly considered thoughts on ‘why we do this’ have influenced The Crossing’s perpetually reexamined thoughts on that question: how to communicate deep feelings, absent of ego.”

Produced by Paul Vazquez, Donald Nally & Kevin Vondrak

the sense of senses, sleeper's prayer and make peace were recorded on December 9 and 10, 2022 at The High Point at St. Peter’s in the Great Valley, Malvern, PA.

just (after song of songs) was recorded on June 5 and 8, 2018 at Morning Star Studios, Norristown, PA.

stateless was recorded on July 30, 2020 at The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA and originally released as a film by Eric Southern with art by Steven Bradshaw with Nyahzul C. Blanco.

This album was made possible through the generous support of Carol Westfall.