BIGFORK, Mont. - Sept. 16, 2025 - PRLog -- Flathead Lake: A Montana Album takes listeners on a journey through the awe-inspiring landscapes of Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and the Montana Rockies. The album reimagines Seattle legend Wayo Hogan's 2024 solo piano album Montana Stillwater into expansive, multi-instrumental soundscapes. Guided from concept to completion by producer Scott R. Hansen, the project captures the spirit of the northern Rockies in stunning detail.
At the heart of the album is the Dolby Atmos immersive mix, designed to evoke the feeling of Montana's wide-open spaces, shimmering waters, and towering peaks. "Our goal was to recreate the sensation of standing on the shores of Flathead Lake or hiking in Glacier, where the beauty surrounds you in every direction," said Hansen.
Cross-Continental Collaboration
The project unites acclaimed talent from across borders and genres:
- Aritra C, the India-based arranger and engineer known for his versatility across continents and styles, transformed Hogan's intimate piano originals into lush, multi-instrumental soundscapes, adding strings, winds, and percussion that mirror the region's rugged majesty.
- Jennifer Ortiz, the highly regarded immersive engineer who contributed to Rhapsody's Grammy-winning track "3:AM", brought her expertise to the Dolby Atmos mixes. Her work recreates the spacious beauty of Glacier National Park and the gentle charm of Flathead Lake with stunning realism.
- Ileni Joseph, a Namibian video editor, joined the team to create a sweeping cinematic music video for the title track. Combining breathtaking footage of Glacier National Park and its wildlife, the video will premiere in November 2025.
"Working with Aritra, Jennifer, and Ileni allowed us to expand Wayo's heartfelt piano into something cinematic and immersive, a true celebration of Montana's landscapes," Hansen said.
Rooted in Place, Inspired by Nature
Every track on Flathead Lake: A Montana Album reflects a facet of the northern Rockies: the shimmering waters of Flathead Lake, the wildlife that roams Glacier's valleys, and the timeless calm of alpine stillness.
"Montana has a magic that is both intimate and grand," said Hogan. "Hearing these pieces expanded into immersive arrangements feels like standing at the edge of Glacier, small in the face of something eternal."
The album and its collaborators have been entered into several categories for the Grammy Awards, including:
- Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical (Jennifer Ortiz & Aritra C)
- Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella (Aritra C for Flathead Lake)
- Best Liner Notes (Scott R. Hansen)
- Best Immersive Album (Jennifer Ortiz & Scott R. Hansen)
- Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album (Flathead Lake: A Montana Album)
Flathead Lake: A Montana Album is available now on Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and Spotify.
Listening Link
Review & Interview w/Jennifer Ortiz & Scott R. Hansen
"Flathead Lake" Music Video
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Source: Bigfork Bay Media
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