The debut album · 10 songs

The Wonders of Filoli

Sydney Leung

The Wonders of Filoli — album cover: Sydney Leung seated in the hand of a giant wooden troll sculpture at Filoli.

The Wonders of Filoli is my debut album, available now, as Filoli co-hosts the American Public Garden Association Annual Conference along with Gardens of Golden Gate Park . This project started as a way for me to grieve my Dad's passing and to "transform my grief to wisdom and compassion," a lesson from my dear Tibetan Buddhist Lama friend, Karma Chötso .

I fulfilled my lifelong dream to release a full-length album — recorded at the Filoli ballroom — with an incredible team of artists and magicians who transformed my vision into reality. This album will support the vital programs at Filoli , including the Youth Programs . One of the partner schools is the Chinatown Community Children's Center , an organization Mark and I have supported for over two decades.

My gratitude to all those who have supported me throughout this project.

Please donate directly to Filoli and mention this album.

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The songs

  1. 1

    The Wonders of Filoli

    feat. Mark J Barrenechea

  2. 2

    Moonshadow

    feat. Mark J Barrenechea

  3. 3

    Wildflowers

  4. 4

    You Don't Bring Me Flowers

    feat. Michelle Taite

  5. 5

    Flowers

  6. 6

    La Vie En Rose

  7. 7

    Here Comes The Sun

  8. 8

    Moonflower 夜來香

  9. 9

    A Little Cool 微涼

  10. 10

    Remember 記得

Previews are short excerpts · the full songs come with your download

10 songs · one download

Take the whole album home

Download the full album as one file (WAV, FLAC, or MP3), or grab songs one at a time. Pay what you want; every dollar to Filoli.

Your price$19.38

Proceeds donated to FILOLI · This is a purchase, not a tax-deductible donation

Credits & thanks
Executive Producer
Mark J Barrenechea
Assistant Producer
Georgann Ireland
Engineer · Mixing · Mastering
GRAMMY® Winner Reto Peter
Featured Artist, Spoken Word
Mark J Barrenechea
Featured Artist, Vocals
Michelle Taite
Piano, Keys
Adam Klipple
Electric Guitar
Michael Wynar
Drums and Percussion
Marlon Aldana
Production Assistants
Steve Whitney , Victoria Victrola
Cover Sculpture
Rose Wonders by Thomas Dambo
Guest Vocal Directors
Birujaijai , Derwin Yau

Special thanks to Kara Newport and everyone at Filoli for allowing this project to become a reality.

Thank you to my love, Mark, for making this project possible. Thank you to my family. And finally, thank you, Dad. I miss you. Thank you, Mom, for all your love.

In support of

Filoli

Historic home and garden

All proceeds from this release are donated to Filoli's mission and vision.

Please note: this is a purchase, not a tax-deductible charitable donation. Stripe's receipt is a payment receipt only.