1a. Heartbeat 6:06
1b. All Is Forgiven 2:57
1c. The Chuckle 2:17
1d. Africa 4:37
1e. The Minute You Leave 5:22
1f. Tristesse 4:45
1g. Redskin Bridge 2:27
1h. Tendresse 4:35
1i. Heartbeat Reprise 4:58

Released in 1971, Michael Chapman's *Heartbeat* is a unique work that transcends the boundaries of folk and rock, quietly connecting to a New Age listening sensibility of later years. The repetitive guitar phrases, restrained rhythms, and introspective, meditative atmosphere naturally regulate one's breathing and guide the listener inward. This approach, which depicts spirituality through the sustain and negative space of the sound itself, without relying on flashy ornamentation or spiritual expression, can be described as a "primordial ambiance" from before the New Age. It is a record of quiet awakening, disguised as folk.