Description
Over the past 12 years, Ross Gay's poems have left us with unforgettable images and phrases full of radical empathy and endless gratitude. They touch on community, collaboration, connection, and hard - work, and have truly captured our hearts. To mark our 25th Anniversary, we're launching 'Dilate Your Heart', our first spoken - word album since Robert Creeley's self - titled release two decades ago. On 'Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude', Bon Iver creates a beautiful, slow - building backdrop as Gay expresses a lifetime of thanks. In 'Burial', Mary Lattimore's harp takes Gay's voice to space, showing our energy exchange with nature. Angel Bat Dawid adds a wild, joyous touch in 'To the Fig Tree on 9th and Christian', where Philly strangers gather to harvest a fig tree. Gia Margaret offers a mystical setting for 'Poem To My Child If Ever You Shall Be', a love letter to a future child. Sam Gendel transforms Gay's voice on 'Sorrow Is Not My Name' to something glassy and almost musical. Throughout the album, Gay recites his poems with vibrant energy, speaking about death, mercy, and love with equal warmth.
To use this album, simply play it on your preferred music - playing device. Whether you're relaxing at home, commuting, or just need some inspiration, it's a great companion. There aren't any special instructions for playing it, but make sure your volume is set at a comfortable level so you can fully enjoy Ross Gay's powerful words. As for maintenance, if you have a physical copy, keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent any damage. If it's a digital copy, make sure your device's software is up - to - date to avoid any playback issues.
