One year in the making, Touched by the Sun is a collection of songs that connect with the nature of light and the cycles of life. Each song is inspired from a specific mood and time of day and takes the listener on a journey into the journeys of our daily life. Seeking to find what connects us and creates unity in our lives. We are all sourced from the Sun and our day to day is intimately tied to this great source of creative energy. In essence we are all Touched by the Sun. Recorded in the forests of Vermont at Will Ackerman"s (Grammy winner, founder of Windham Hill Records) Imaginary Road studios the music is deeply inspired by the nature within and around us. The guitar work of Todd Boston creates the foundation of the compositions weaving together with a menagerie of inspired performances on a range of world and acoustic instruments. A heart opening, soul stirring musical ride. Todd Boston (guitar), Snatam Kaur (voice), Charlie Bisharat (violin), Eugene Friesen (cello), Michael Manring (fretless bass), Tony Levin (bass), Ramesh Kannan (tabla, cajon), Jeff Haynes (percussion) and Aaron Sterling (drums) ******* This album is dedicated to you so that it may inspire you to listen to your heart, live your dreams and let go into the mystery….may your soul shine! ~ TB ******* The Musicians who brought their full heart and soul to this record Todd Boston - Guitars ~ Dotar (#1, 2, 4, 10), Flutes (#2, 4, 6, 8, 9), Bass (#9, 12) Snatam Kaur - Female Vocals (#7, 9, 12) Eugene Friesen - Cello (#1, 2, 3, 5) Charlie Bisharat - Violin (#4, 5, 8, 12) Ramesh Kannan - Tabla & Cajon (#2, 4, 8, 9) Jeff Haynes - Percussion (#3, 4, 5, 6, 12) Aaron Sterling - Drums (#5, 8, 12) Tony Levin - Bass (#2, 3, 4) Michael Manring - Fretless Bass (#6, 8) Tom Eaton - Clapping (#6) Tina Malia - Whispers (#6) Produced by Will Ackerman Co-Produced by Tom Eaton & Todd Boston All Songs Composed by Todd Boston ~ Arranged by Will Ackerman & Todd Boston Recorded at Imaginary Road Studios in Windham County VT, Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by Tom Eaton Additional Sessions ~ Engineered by Corin Nelson & Danny Bernini at Imaginary Road Studios, VT Todd Boston & Magic Cottage Studios, CA ~Vocal Sessions Engineered by Ben Leinbach, San Anselmo, CA Fretless Bass Session Engineered by Drew Youngs at Earthwire Studios, San Francisco, CA