You feel Mirabai Ceiba's album move through your body like inhaling a sea breeze before you consciously hear it with your ears.
Their newest release Between the Shores of Our Souls is a daring new direction for the band, featuring 10 songs of poetry on love and longing from Kahlil Gibran and Rumi in English and Spanish.
On this album they are supported by a truly incredible line-up of world-renowned musicians who are each experts in their own field. Norwegian Jazz musician Nils Petter Molvær brings his world-acclaimed trumpet into the lush world of this album with such a gentle touch, it feels that it was made for this music. The double cello artistry of both Noah Hoffeld and Yoed Nir is a delight, with each of their individual styles evoking a range of musical expressions that carry you from song to song. Megan Gould's violin and viola bring her signature touch of elegance and sweetness. And through it all, Benjamin Wittman's steady, deeply moving percussion carries the music forward with a rhythm that you will feel deep inside of you.
And the weaving of this tapestry is artfully carried out by the skillful production of Jamshied Sharifi who also plays keyboards, bass, electric guitar, ukulele and tambour on this album.
'Between the Shores Of Our Souls' has been selected by New Age Music World as one of the Top 10 Best New Age CDs of 2012. Passionate beauty in the form of heartfelt vocals intertwined with a warm instrumental setting are the divine elements for Between The Shores of Our Souls by Mirabai Ceiba. Peaceful harmony and poetic verses are gently brought to life on the 10 songs that are magnificently serene and light to the touch, yet show inner depth and romantic intensity. —New Age Music World Read full review
“Between the Shores of Our Souls is an album that enfolds you in a beautiful dream. Delicately wrought of shimmering sonic textures and soft, beguiling vocals, it is a dream woven from the eternal heart-play of divine love and romantic love.” —Alan di Perna Read full review
“This is some of the gentlest, most refreshing vocal music I’ve ever heard….Baumbach’s voice is light and airy yet deeply passionate, giving the songs warmth as well as substance. Sieber’s voice carries feelings of great sensitivity and tenderness….’Between the Shores of Our Souls’ is certain to be one of my favorites for the year! Very highly recommended!…” — Kathy Parson (MainlyPiano.com) Read full review
“The vocal synergy of Markus and Angelika is breathtaking , …truly magical… the duo has surrounded themselves with a stellar cast who make these luminous compositions shine even more brightly. the music of Mirabai Ceiba is enchanting, and I genuinely enjoyed every song on the album.” — Michael Diamond (Music Journalist & Publicist, San Francisco, US) Read full review
“Between the Shores of Our Souls is so far the best album we have received, regarding a profound introspection and relaxation; …it is a CD that will awaken the most personal emotions and sensitive feelings; it will leave you with your mouth open, I assure you. Very highly recommended, Between the Shores of Our Souls is an album that will remain at the top!” — ReviewsNewAge.com Read full review(Spanish)
“The blend of male and female vocals is transcendent, a gentle wind and a seductive lilting voice that carries you off into an ocean of peace.” —Dana Wright(Muzikreviews.com) Read full review
“Markus and Angelika come with «Between Shores of Our Souls» to a point of creative excellence, followed by absolute silence, which is the highest point of the creative and spiritual aspirations. This silence can be heard here – between the lines, and the enchanting instrumentals, it invisibly “sounds” all the time, creating a space of Eternity and the Absolute.” —Sergey, Ascentor (Russia) Read full review(Russian)
“There are moments in the lives of players & listeners alike when a first listen yields realization that true and complete beauty can be realized through music … this CD is one such moment. As you listen to the poetry/vocal/music on “Ocean Of My Dreams“, you’ll find your mind floating away to a peace you’ve always yearned for … I not only give them a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, … but as well as the “PICK” of this issue for “best inspirational music of 2012″.” —Rotcod Zzaj Read full review
A true musical love-affair, this album features the enchanting interplay of the vocals of this duo, evoking the perfect balance of yin and yang, masculine and feminine in every note. Angelika's lilting song-bird voice is wrapped in the warmth of Markus' gentle melodies.
The wind of the heavens dances through this music. Allow yourself to feel it rustle the branches of your self.
Special Guest: Nils Petter Molvœr Produced and Arranged by Jamshied Sharifi
Angelika Baumbach vocals, piano, harp, harmonium, singing bowls Markus Sieber - vocals, guitars Benjamin Wittman - drums, percussion Megan Gould - violin, viola Karen Waltuch - viola Noah Hoffeld - cello Yoed Nir - electric cello Nils Petter Molvœr - trumpet Jamshied Sharifi - keyboards, bass, electric guitar, ukulele, tambour, background vocals Produced by Jamshied Sharifi Executive Producer: Karan Khalsa SKU: CDS-004389 UPC: 884501784535