I have been playing mandolin for 16 years. This is the first album that I experimented with a volume pedal. Not on all the tracks, but the others are solo mandolin as well. I have been told that it is one of my most soothing albums. There are no lyrics or spoken word, just a solo mandolin. I really think it is great for any time you are wanting something to help relax you - yoga, devotion time, resting, etc. It would also make for great background music. I think you will really like it!