The Art of Auditory Reflection
Within this listening library lives a collection of original instrumental works composed to be experienced rather than hurried through.
Each piece unfolds as a quiet narrative, shaped by atmosphere, memory, and emotion, inviting the listener to pause and enter a world where sound speaks in place of words.
These compositions are not bound to a single genre or moment, but move freely through mood and texture, offering space for reflection, imagination, and stillness.
Whether heard in solitude or woven into the fabric of an ordinary day, the music found here is offered as a gentle companion for the journey inward.
Discography of Music
Four collections, each written from a different season of life — faith, healing, home, and the quiet spaces in between. Listen through, and if something moves you, take it home. Some will be from old collections long ago.
Vocals: Sarah King, Olivia Stein
Backup Vocals: Grace Withers, Ellie Withers
Choir: Norlights Youth Choir
Cello, Violin, Piano: Sarah King
I Rise in the Light
"I Rise in the Light" is a deeply personal journey through faith, healing, and rediscovery. This album begins in a place of quiet struggle, where doubt, grief, and silence shape the opening moments. It does not rush past that space. It lingers there, allowing the weight of it to be felt.
As the music unfolds, the tone begins to shift. What starts as fragile and uncertain slowly gives way to something steadier. There is a movement from questioning into reflection, from isolation into presence, and from stillness into a quiet rebuilding of faith. Each piece carries a step forward, even when that step feels small.
This is not a story of sudden change, but of gradual transformation. Light does not arrive all at once. It grows. It returns in moments, in quiet clarity, in the sense that something greater is still present even in the hardest places. The music reflects that process, moving from softer, more intimate beginnings toward a fuller, more expressive sound.
By the final movements, the album rises into something brighter. What was once heavy becomes lifted. What was uncertain finds grounding. The sound expands, opening into joy, healing, and a renewed sense of faith, carried by a larger and more powerful musical presence.
"I Rise in the Light" is meant to be experienced from beginning to end. It is a journey from darkness into light, not by force, but through grace, patience, and the quiet strength of continuing forward.
Full Album Credits
- Vocals:
- Sarah King, Olivia Stein, Ellie Withers
- Choir:
- Norlights Youth Choir
- Cello, Piano/Keys:
- Sarah King
- Bass Guitar:
- Brendan Moore
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Davidson Everett
- Drums/Percussion:
- Keith Moore
- Synth and Digital Production:
- Sarah King & Starlight Productions
- Recording and Post-Production:
- Melody of Grace Productions
- Mixing:
- Sarah King & Hitomi Yakima
- VSTs Provided By:
- Plugin Boutique
- Production Software:
- Avid Pro Tools, Cakewalk, Sibelius, Ableton Live, MAGIX ACID
This album was created with the help of friends, collaborators, and volunteers who gave their time and talent freely. Special thanks to David and Clare King, David Smith, Mike Prokopiw, Sharon Beckstead, Becky Sherwood, Darryl & Sharon Fraess, Rachael & Darren Maskowitz, Jody Wakulchyk, Norlights Youth Choir, and all our friends and family.
Recorded in Calgary & Edmonton, AB, 2021-2023. Original release date: February 6, 2025.
Written and composed by Sarah Mallory King. Released by Sakura Studios.
© 2026 Sarah King. All rights reserved.
Vocals: Sarah King, Olivia Stein
Backup Vocals: Grace Withers
Cello, Piano/Keys: Sarah King
Backroads and Birch Trees
Backroads and Birch Trees is a warm Canadian country-folk album blending acoustic storytelling, chamber-folk textures, faith, prairie roads, small-town memories, and the quiet beauty of Alberta landscapes.
Track Notes
- 1. Backroads and Birch Trees —
- The title track: warm Canadian country-folk storytelling, cello, fiddle, piano, and a scenic backroad spirit. A song about home, memory, grace, and the quiet beauty found between prairie roads and birch trees.
- 2. Sunday Drive —
- A bright, heartfelt song about slowing down and letting the road carry you somewhere peaceful.
- 3. Coffee at the Co-op —
- A cozy small-town folk song about community, conversation, and familiar faces.
- 4. Hailey's Comet —
- A reflective chamber-folk song about wonder, memory, and something rare passing through your life.
- 5. Always on the Outside —
- A vulnerable folk ballad about belonging and finding your place.
- 6. Gravel Road of Grace —
- A faith-rooted song about grace, healing, and not having to walk alone.
- 7. Alberta Prairie Waltz —
- A scenic prairie waltz with a wide-open Alberta feeling.
- 8. Fields of Forgotten Dreams —
- A nostalgic song about memory, loss, and hope.
- 9. Small Town Life —
- A warm celebration of small-town charm, humour, and heart.
- 10. North of Somewhere —
- A northern-spirited folk song about distance and finding yourself.
- 11. Called by My Own Name —
- A faith-based song about identity, dignity, and being seen.
- 12. Two-Lane Glory —
- An upbeat road song about movement, freedom, and joy on the road ahead.
- 13. On My Way from Yesterday: A Musical Adventure of Grace —
- The album's joyful finale — country-folk, Celtic-flavoured energy, and forward motion.
Written and composed by Sarah Mallory King. Released by Sakura Studios.
© 2026 Sarah King. All rights reserved.
Choir: Norlights Youth Choir
Cello, Violin, Piano: Sarah King
Seasons of Grace
A quiet light in the middle of winter.
This Christmas album is a reflection of peace, faith, and the small, sacred moments that often go unnoticed during the busiest season of the year. Blending gentle orchestral tones with soft vocals, strings, and reflective instrumentation, each track is meant to feel like a lantern in the dark — steady, warm, and guiding.
Rooted in a Christian perspective, this collection explores themes of hope, grace, and the deeper meaning of Christmas beyond tradition and noise. From soft, contemplative pieces to quietly uplifting moments, the music invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what matters most.
Whether you are watching snowfall through a window, driving home under winter skies, or simply needing a moment of stillness, this album is meant to sit with you, not overwhelm you.
Created with care by a small group of friends and collaborators, this project is as much about community as it is about music. Every note carries intention. Every track tells a piece of a larger story.
This is Christmas, not as a spectacle, but as a quiet returning.
Full Album Credits
- Vocals:
- Sarah King, Melody Baird, Scott Meyers, Jacquline Clarke
- Choir:
- Norlights Youth Choir
- Cello, Violin, Piano:
- Sarah King
- Bass:
- Benson Moore
- Guitars:
- Dave Everett
- Drums:
- Keith Moore
- Synthesizers and Digital Production:
- Sarah King & Starlight Productions
- Recording and Post-Production:
- Melody of Grace Productions
- Mixing:
- Sarah King & Hitomi Yakima
- VSTs Provided By:
- Plugin Boutique
- Production Software:
- Avid Pro Tools, Cakewalk, Sibelius, Ableton Live, MAGIX ACID
This album was created with the help of friends, collaborators, and volunteers who gave their time and talent freely. Special thanks to David Clare King, David Smith, Mike Prokopiw, Becky Sherwood, Darryl & Sharon Fraess, Rachael & Darren Maskowitz, Jody Wakulchyk, Norlights Youth Choir, and all our friends and family.
Recorded in Edmonton, AB, 2022. Original release date: December 17, 2024.
Digital Production: Sarah King
Recording and Post-Production: Sarah King
Gardens of Passion
Instrumental
Gardens of Passion is a reflective and deeply spiritual collection centred on devotion, surrender, and the quiet strength found in moments of testing. Inspired by the imagery of the garden, this album explores what it means to remain present through struggle, to wrestle with faith, and to choose trust even when the path is uncertain.
Each piece moves through a space of tension and stillness, where emotion is not rushed or resolved too quickly. There is a sense of waiting, of listening, and of learning to stay grounded in moments that feel heavy. The music carries both weight and grace, allowing the listener to sit within the experience rather than escape it.
Drawing from themes of prayer, sacrifice, and transformation, Gardens of Passion reflects the journey of moving through difficulty without losing purpose. It is not an album about avoiding struggle, but about walking through it with intention, honesty, and a quiet, enduring faith.
This collection is meant to be experienced slowly, in stillness and reflection. Like a garden, it is a place of growth, not always visible, but always unfolding beneath the surface.
Full Album Credits
- Cello, Violin:
- Sarah King
- Digital Production:
- Sarah King
- Recording and Post-Production:
- Sarah King
- Mixing:
- Paige Renard, Dale Renard
- VSTs Provided By:
- Plugin Boutique
- Production Software:
- Avid Pro Tools, Cakewalk, Sibelius, Ableton Live, MAGIX ACID
This album was created with the help of friends, collaborators, and volunteers who gave their time and talent freely. Special thanks to David Clare King, David Smith, Mike Prokopiw, Becky Sherwood, Darryl & Sharon Fraess, Rachael & Darren Maskowitz, Jody Wakulchyk, and all our friends and family.
Recorded in Edmonton, AB, 2016. Original release date: July 9, 2019. Re-released: April 2026.
© 2026 Sarah King. All rights reserved.
