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Lights Out

from No Enemy Within by Lachlan Hawkins

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about

Lights Out is a solo handpan composition inspired
by Kate, a patient I met while performing as part
of the Stairwell Project at the Royal Brisbane &
Women’s Hospital. I was playing handpan in the
waiting area of one of the oncology departments
when Kate walked past and sat down just a
metre away from me. She closed her eyes as I
continued to play, and in that moment I could
feel that she was immediately transported by the
sound of the handpan.

Playing in this part of the hospital is difficult
because it’s such a delicate space emotionally;
Kate made me deeper realise that every note I
play matters because my presence is affecting
patients’ lives and the way they’re feeling in that
very moment. So I thought to myself, “What does
she need to hear right now? What can I play to
give her some comfort and relief, and take her
away from the pain and challenges she’s facing.”
So I slowed the tempo down, played simpler
and meditated on a repeated idea, which I later
developed into the full piece you hear.

In Kate’s words:

"The day I moved closer at every opportunity to you as
you played the handpan Lachlan… I was so desperate
for respite; I certainly got that and more. As my eyes
closed and your music danced in my heart, I was truly
dancing with each beautiful tone that was produced
by the instrument and artist. I passionately believe
in the power of music and know it helps as much as
any medicine taken. Thank you to all the [Stairwell
Project] musicians who take time out of your busy
lives and give so much. I want to thank you all from
the bottom of my heart."
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I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to Peter Breen (the
curator of the Stairwell Project) because this chance
meeting with Kate wouldn’t have been possible without
you; your vision and perseverance with the program is
seemingly limitless. You are a great leader and friend
– I feel so grateful to have crossed paths with you.

credits

from No Enemy Within, released June 26, 2018
featuring...
Lachlan Hawkins – Saraz Handpan (C Minor)

Music written by Lachlan Hawkins

Recorded & Mixed by Steve Thornely at The Palace Studios, July 2015 – February 2018
Mastered by Matthew Gray Mastering
Produced by Steve Thornely and Lachlan Hawkins

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Lachlan Hawkins Brisbane, Australia

Lachlan's unique and thoughtful playing style combines the handpan and the voice, with his lyrics pressing deeper into themes of belonging, self-acceptance, perseverance and loss. Lachlan has shared his original music with audiences around Australia, in major hospitals through the healing work of The Stairwell Project, and in 2019 celebrated his first release No Enemy Within. ... more

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