It’s difficult to describe the feeling one gets when listening to an Ashana album. And “listening” isn’t necessarily the right word. It's not yoga music in the same way that Krishna Das is yoga music. Ashana’s music is an experience, physical and emotional. Her beautiful voice and crystal singing bowls will open the heart and put you in a meditative mood. Joined on her album Beloved by Girish, Thomas Barquee, and Cameron Stone on cello, Ashana will take you on a journey deep into your heart.
Ashana is a classically trained vocalist, and has spent years involved in the music business as a performer, writer, and teacher. Over the last decade she has explored the world of sacred sound, and the healing capacity of music, using her quartz singing bowls. Playing these unique instruments on Beloved enhances the meditative mood of each song, and can help open the listener to the healing vibrations of her words.
“You Are My Breath” is a meditation on Love, and the nearness of the Divine. Instead of looking outside of yourself, be still and take a breath. There. The Beloved is right here with you, as close as your breath, always. “Opening to Love” is breathtaking in its simplicity and power. It is a wonderful reminder that in the space of true Love, there is a sense of complete and utter safety. In that safe place, it’s ok to let down our guards, break down the protective barriers we can build around our hearts, and expand. Ahhhh…
The words of “Deep Peace” come from a Celtic prayer. This track is a beautiful prayer of blessing, a gift of peace to those who need it. Ashana’s voice soothes and soars, and her crystal bowls truly stand out, harmonizing with the vocals and providing a strong foundation for the other instruments. “Only You in My Heart” is another beautiful meditation on Love. When our hearts are full of Love, we have all we need.
On Beloved, Ashana meditates on God with several prayers from the Christian tradition. “Dona Nobis Pacem” means “grant us peace” in Latin. The beautiful crystal bowls combined with Ashana’s emotive singing join together to create a beautiful meditation on peace. The harmonies are wonderful, the instrumentation sublime, and the effect is instant. The track “The Aramaic Lord’s Prayer” connects the listener with words that Jesus taught. This is a prayer of surrender to God, an acknowledgement that God is always in control. In a world that sometimes feels out of control, meditating on these words can bring a powerful sense of comfort. “Alleluia – Wahe Guru” combines words of praise from the Christian and Kundalini Yoga traditions. These two prayers complement each other beautifully, joyfully praising the bliss of the Divine.
Beloved is an album that could easily be shared with people unfamiliar with yoga music. Ashana has a peaceful voice, and her crystal singing bowls have a powerful ability to draw you into the music. Her songs are universal prayers for peace and celebrations of love. Check out www.spiritvoyage.com to learn more about Ashana and her beautiful music!
Also check out "Jewels of Silence" by Ashana
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