“I’ve supported this project wholeheartedly since its infant stages,
and I am so delighted to be able to contribute my abilities for such a thoughtful and curiously creative Project. And surprise! Gabriel had me play the voice of the little fish, which was such a playfully fulfilling experience.”

“Working with Gabriel on Water Wings has been an overwhelming experience of self-discovery.  Witnessing the project and Gabriel’s growth over time has brought great joy to my heart! The way everything came together; All the musicians, illustrations and sounds…. The commitment to and flexibility along the way – Fantastic. Incorporating The Super Saturated Sugar Strings from Alaska and Grammy nominated bluesman Guy Davis, plus members of Elephant Revivaland the greater Elephant Collective Community – Brilliant. 
All for the good and the growth of a child and parent’s spirit, may this storybook be heralded and enjoyed by all.”

“Gabriel Vanaver is a delightful storyteller, and this project gently but ambitiously reaches out to children of all ages. Working on this project, he afforded me the time to dig deep to use his ideas to create what I feel is the best work that I could. He held this kind of creative space that made me feel comfortable complimenting the story of Water Wings with my ideas.”

“It was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with Gabriel and all the artists involved in ‘Water Wings’! I had fun as a composer exploring the programmatic possibilities conjured by the gorgeous art and charming story.”