Perfect Synchronicity
I believe in manifestation; I know that what I focus on will grow, that good begets good, and that paying it forward pays off, yada yada. That said, I have never met someone as good at manifesting her dreams as Rebecca Folsom.
Last weekend, a few hundred people came together to celebrate Rebecca and her newest album, Sanctuary, at the eTown theater in Boulder, Colorado. Artists, musicians, philanthropists, business leaders, healers, refugees, veterans, and community members came together in what Nick Forster (CEO of eTown) called perfect synchronicity. For the past three years, Rebecca has collaborated with people across the spectrum of humanity to create a sonic experience that is entirely captivating.
While I have gotten to know Rebecca, her journey, and her purpose over the past few months, nothing prepared me for the array of emotions that would take over my body throughout the concert. Sharing all of the tracks on the Sanctuary album, Folsom travels through the facets of human experience with each song. From a song about owning your femininity, “Brilliantly, Boldly Alive,” to a piece written with and for refugee women, “Power of Love,” to a song that captures the feelings of being a veteran, “Thousand Yard Stare,” every song struck a different heart string.
Rebecca Folsom’s music is about liberation. Her songs crack open hearts, inspire hope, and leave listeners with a deeper perspective. The award winning singer-songwriter moves with ease through her four-octave range as she plucks the instrument of the heart with tender fearlessness and fiery passion all meant to awaken unfettered aliveness.
With every song was a story, like the story about the prisoners who helped write the song “Brothers.” Throughout the evening, many of the people Rebecca has impacted were able to share through song and story, reminding us of our interconnection and the synchronicity that brought us all together. If the music wasn’t powerful enough on its own, knowing how and why these songs came to be, made them that much more intense.
Rebecca has worked so hard to get to this moment, and we are so excited to support her as she shines! The journey of sharing Sanctuary with the world is only beginning. TODAY, the entire Sanctuary album is available for all to hear and feel (wherever you listen to music). We invite you all to listen to the full album, think about the journey this music has taken, and allow yourself to feel whatever you feel. We recommend having a box of tissues nearby!
Rebecca will share her 13th album, Sanctuary, on March 3rd, 2023. As her most vulnerable and honest work to date, Sanctuary is a collaboration between award-winning writers, musicians, and producers. Sanctuary is an album steeped with emotion and meaning. Each track was written with a different purpose, bringing light and love to misrepresented communities, from veterans to people experiencing homelessness. The Sanctuary journey started three years ago when Folosom created over 30 outreach events connecting with organizations and individuals living the experiences that would turn into the Sanctuary songs. These partnerships and events have now turned into 13 powerful songs that remind us of our shared humanity. Rebecca has curated a musical experience that uplifts and gives a voice to the voiceless.
“Mercy,” Folsom’s first single on the new album, came to life after interviewing a group of individuals who were experiencing homelessness and people who worked with homeless populations. This song, steeped with emotion, connects the listener to Rebecca and her experiences of homelessness as a young girl. Produced by 3-time Grammy winner Tom Wasinger, this song is sure to give you all the feels!
To stay updated on concerts, interviews, and information about the documentary accompanying the album, check out Rebecca’s website, https://www.rebeccafolsom.com/.