As I was driving to the gym at 5:15am this morning, I glanced at Apple Music on CarPlay, and what should I see? None other than a new release from my favorite new age composer Patrick O’Hearn. I quickly pressed PLAY, and I was transported to the lobby of my favorite Wyndham Resort timeshare.

Seriously, I discovered Patrick O’Hearn some fifteen years ago during the initial iterations of “Apple Music” on the first generation Apple TVs. This was back when “Apple Music” was merely your option for picking several Apple curated music streams. I was drawn to O’Hearn’s music because it makes for great background when I’m working in the office. In fact, I’m listening as I write this post.

In addition to those times when I’m in the mood for some “easy listening”, I also have a “Patrick O’Hearn” favorites playlist I queue up whenever I want to drift off to the subtle sounds of O’Hearn’s new age mastery. The playlist is 45+ minutes; however, I’ve got myself so trained that I’m often lights out in less than sixty seconds, and that’s a shame because I really love the second song on that playlist (i.e. Milan to Alessio Top Down).

Never heard of Patrick O’Hearn? You’re in for an easy listening treat. Might just make your 2026!