Leanne Darling creates her own unique solo viola compositions using the entire scope of her instrument, mixing more traditional sounds with electric sounding effects. Using a sampling/looping device, Darling generates layers of sound — from lyrical melodies to driving rhythms and textures — simulating a whole room full of musicians. The layers are improvised as well as planned, making each performance distinctive. Her musical style ranges from minimalist to free jazz, blues, Arabic, and ambient music. This recording is a performance of viola, amplification, and loops/samples, all manipulated live. There are absolutely no overdubs. Enjoy.

Four classical Arabic Rhythmic cycles played on riq (tamborine), daf (frame drum), and darabukka (goblet drum) for study and play-along: Maqsum, Malfouf, Cheftetelli, and Sema'i Thaqil. Featuring Rami El-Aasser and Yoel Ben-Simhon, percussion.