Light Of The Heavens

“Light Of The Heavens” was recently discovered and released digitally earlier this year. It was recorded shortly after the creation of the beloved and influential 1986 album Keyboard Fantasies, which marks its 40th anniversary this year. “Light Of The Heavens” further showcases the sonic style explored in this pivotal period, and is accompanied by an iconic performance video captured from the same era.

The original recording and live version are available as a physical offering for the first time, alongside the reissue of Keyboard Fantasies 40th anniversary in a limited run. Speaking on the single, Beverly Glenn-Copeland reveals: “We are so pleased to share this nearly-lost song & video: “Light Of The Heavens”. Credit to my friend and publisher Jeff Waye who uncovered this forgotten song while looking through old tapes in my archive.

It was recorded around the time of Keyboard Fantasies and I was so thrilled to be brought back to that moment. Unearthing the video was especially meaningful to me for two reasons: dance has always been my favourite artform, and Susan McNaughton’s choreography and performance are deeply moving; plus I recorded this on my favourite place on the Earth, the Canadian Shield where I lived in hermit-like splendour for many years.

This song feels like a gift from my past, and all of us hope that you enjoy revisiting this era of the work so generously sent to me by the Universal Broadcasting System.” Glenn will be featured in the upcoming season at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto) next year. The exhibition will consist of “Light of the Heavens ” being displayed (audio + video) in their South Stairwell Sound Series.