The Clearing — 60 Minutes of Live Deep Listening & Slow Soundscapes (Summer Solstice 2026)

video upload by Greg Wilder

"On the summer solstice — Sunday, June 21, 2026 — a chapel in Keene, New Hampshire became a room for deep listening.

The Clearing is an occasional non-denominational sound environment: 60-90 minutes of live, slow-moving music composed and improvised in real time, meant for rest, presence, and one another's company. No screens. Nothing is asked of you, except to be present.

This was the first gathering of The Clearing, held on the longest day of the year.

On this occasion, some attendees sat quietly in chairs. Others lay on the floor with yoga mats and meditation cushions. Some did self-guided meditation or gentle yoga. Others simply listened. An adjoining parlor offered tea and conversation between friends and neighbors. The evening ended with a lively Q&A with the audience.

The music draws from the deep listening practice of Pauline Oliveros, the sustained-tone traditions of Éliane Radigue and La Monte Young, and the sacred sound lineage of Hildegard von Bingen through New England hymnody — all filtered through the electronic instruments of Greg Wilder and Alison Wilder.

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PERFORMERS
Greg Wilder — pipe organ, electronics
Alison Wilder — guitar, voice, electronics

LOCATION
United Church of Christ in Keene
23 Central Square, Keene, NH 03431

INSTRUMENTS
Chapel pipe organ (single rank) • Analog & digital electronics from the studios of Greg Wilder and Alison Wilder

DATE
Sunday, June 21, 2026 — 5:00–6:30 PM (Summer Solstice)

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LINKS
The Clearing → https://gregwilder.com/the-clearing/
Alison on The Clearing → https://alisonwilder.com/the-clearing/
Greg Wilder → https://gregwilder.com
Alison Wilder → https://alisonwilder.com
Doctor Body (Bandcamp) → https://doctorbody.bandcamp.com
Too Much Music Podcast → https://toomuchmusicpodcast.com
UCC Keene → https://ucckeene.org
Greg on YouTube → / @drgregwilder "