Writer-director Doug Roland's Oscar-shortlisted short drama -- executive produced by Marlee Matlin and in partnership with Helen Keller Services -- is a deceptively simple narrative that takes place over one evening between two characters. But this chance encounter -- captured with visual storytelling that's both natural, unforced, and deftly crafted -- uncovers unexpected empathy, along with a profound revelation about how we can offer fellowship, help, and care to one another. With its themes of connection and empathy, the writing is economical and precise, laying down the story and character beats with easy pacing that keeps moving forward while allowing moments to breathe.

I was first contacted by Doug Roland to make music for “Feeling Through” in 2018. The project was pretty inspiring from the start. They were finishing shooting on the first film to star a DeafBlind actor, Robert Tarango. Everything I saw and heard had heart to it. It wasn’t a cynical project and the results were proving that. The footage and performances were gorgeous. It’s an honor to have been part of this unique film that is now receiving the attention it deserves.

After only a couple weeks “Feeling Through” has well over one million views on YouTube. The New York Times ran an article in March of last year on the film that you can find here: A Deaf-Blind Dishwasher Achieves His Childhood Dream: Movie Actor. It looks like there is a feature-length version in the works. And if you’re wondering what the music sounds like - I released an album in 2019 compiling my ambient and instrumental music called Hypnotist Makes Music for Films. The record has been arranged and ordered for use during meditation, hypnosis, and psychonautic journeys of all kinds. Perfect also for working, sleeping, and thousand-yard stares out the window during daydreams.