American pianist and composer Chad Lawson has built a following by doing the unexpected — slowing the world down. The Steinway Artist, known for his minimalist music and restorative soundscape, has teamed up with India-based Vedam Records to create the album, Awakening: The Stillness Within. To him, this collaboration feels less like an album and more like “conversations”. In a quick chat with mid-day, Lawson reflects on the healing power of his music, and his larger intention behind every album.

Excerpts from the interview.