Mushroom Music Publishing

Standing in Silence, his first full-length release in four years, represents a new musical bearing for Rhian Sheehan. His previous original albums, 2001's Paradigm Shift (regarded as a landmark in New Zealand electronica ) and 2004's Tiny Blue Biosphere, were acclaimed for their visionary blend of cerebral beats with sci-fi storylines and cosmic sensibilities and tracks from them appeared alongside works from the likes of electronica and dub luminaries Tosca, Horace Andy and Jose Padilla. Yet these albums were conventional in comparison to Standing in Silence as Sheehan's latest work pushes into a new direction of organic, ambient and abstract sound. The sounds of cascading bells, plucked piano strings, wine glasses, playgrounds and airports are the substance of Standing in Silence, whereas the electronica was the core of the previous albums.

Sheehan’s work has featured on variety of international CD compilations, most notably the multi-platinum selling Café del Mar CD compilations (volumes 10 & 11). His music has also appeared regularly on BBC television programming, including Top Gear, and has been used for a variety of TV commercials and movie trailers and short films worldwide. Sheehan recently composed his first Full Space Dome film soundtrack for the UK’s National Space Centre which is currently screening at Planetariums throughout the UK, Europe and the USA. Sheehan has just finished a score to the short film “Day Trip”. He is currently writing the score to a 13 part TV drama series.

Some reviews for Standing in Silence:

"Accomplished, evocative and sustained... the finest release I’ve had the privilege to review this year." The Silent Ballet Magazine, USA

"A masterpiece, a five-star album; something every New Zealand home should have ... it almost qualifies as a religious experience" NZ Musician

"Spine tingling... a tsunami of sound. Sheehan, take a bow, you’ve nailed it."
The Dominion Post *****

"Superbly lush soundscapes with truly off-the-charts production value."
Rip It Up

"A stunningly static, beautifully textured, listening experience... it devours and envelopes you. For fans of Sigur Ros or Boards of Canada." NZ Herald

"A big, bold, beautiful album, exquisitely epic and happy to wait for you to discover it.” North & South Magazine

"Guarantees a fulfilling state of reflection... finally climaxing in an euphonious tone." Groove Guide