It has been said that Robbie Basho's art was strongest in concert. To what extent the experience can be reconstituted is uncertain. Whatever the case, 'Snow Beneath the Belly of a White Swan' is the mother lode of Basho live recordings. On these five discs we are treated to some remarkable pieces that have never been published, as well as surprising renditions of old favourites. Compiled from Basho’s sprawling personal collection of master tapes (discovered during the production of Voice of the Eagle: The Enigma of Robbie Basho), and potentially encompassing his entire career, this edition represents a live companion to the studio set Song of the Avatars: The Lost Master Tapes (Tompkins Square, 2020). While the tapes have (in the main) survived incredibly well over the decades (against the odds), please note that some previously unpublished tracks with subpar to poor fidelity have been included.

TRACK LISTING

CD1:
1.Chung Mei - The Chinese Orchid
2. Some Summer Day
3. Sligo River Blues
4. Autumn Nocturne
5. In The Meadows
6. Snow Beneath The Belly Of A White Swan

CD2:
1. The Falconer's Arm
2. Himalayan Highlands
3. The Golden Shamrock
4. Bear Medicine
5. Charles Ives Paints Modern America
6. Portrait Of Fahey As A Young Dragoon

CD3:
1. Song Of God
2. Kowaka D'Amour
3. Pasha
4. Cathedrals Et Fleur De Lis
5. Cantos California

CD4:
1. Green River Suite
2. California Raga
3. Silver Curls
4. The Lady She Is A Waiting
5. Chaconne Fandango
6. Song Of The Stallion
7. A North American Raga (The Plumstar)

CD5:
1. Eagle Sails The Blue Diamond Waters
2. Kateri Tekakwitha
3. Orphan's Lament
4. A Song Of Kings
5. Moon Milk
6. Wonder Song