On track six of his contemplative new album Fields of Passage, Canadian musician Harry Verheijen delivers “Hinterlands,” a hauntingly atmospheric instrumental that immerses listeners in the vastness of British Columbia’s untouched terrain. Blending ambient textures with alternative sensibilities, the piece is a sonic love letter to nature’s remote corners and the spiritual weight of open space.
Built around layered electric guitars, a Hagstrom F-100 and a Fender Telecaster, “Hinterlands” pulses with moonlit delay and a misty, almost cinematic texture. The composition avoids formulaic structures, instead moving organically like wind over alpine ridges or waves over forested lakes. Subtle rhythms, crafted with Futuro and Lotus drums, guide the track with a gentle insistence, while atmospheric flourishes through the Phases plugin and “Voodoo Spicy Flavor” add unexpected sonic twists that keep the ear engaged.
Mastered by Michael Southard, the final result is crisp yet ethereal music that invites introspection without demanding it. Whether used as a reflective backdrop for thought or as a deep-listening experience, “Hinterlands” stands out as a meditative highlight of Fields of Passage.