Spirit Voyage

This is the tenth CD in Patrick's illustrious career. Would you imagine that it would be his most tender, spiritually uplifting, and romantic as well? Singing in his best voice, playing all of the instruments, doing all production, etc. in his new home studio, Patrick has never extended his reach deeper, lifted the listener higher toward the heavens, or simply sounded any better than this. The opening notes reconnect almost instantly to the divine, to ancient memories of sacred times and places within. Limitless space opens to illumined layers of voice, keyboards, guitar and chimes. At times, the music stops in moments of tender stillness. For the most part, it blends and builds beautifully, ever ascending in Patrick's uniquely signature style of revealing the heavens in the most personal, non-pretentious of ways. Perhaps that is why he is so beloved and has developed such a devoted following over the past dozen or so years. On "Love Divine", all of the music, production and effects are done solely -- and soulfully -- by Patrick himself. As a result it is both well contained and spacious beyond the imagination, from the gentle piano passages to the lush synth chords. Still, his fluid expressive guitar playing holds the center ground, with all other sounds emanating out from there. And, as always, it is his angelic voice that carries the music to its most holy of destinations. These continuous chants will touch your heart, renew your spirit, melt away the pain, and open your view to the magnificence of the present time, linked in your own ways to times long forgotten and the distant future that lies before each of us as fellow travelers and journeyers in our common creation. The pure light of 'Hare Krishna' closes the disc, an extended, seemingly never-ending rendition, spiraling upward toward the Source. This is incredibly reflective music, a mirror for thee challenging times, and a soothing tonic for those who seek nurturing, a tender touch, and a place to feel nourished, cared for, and loved.

Patrick Bernard was born in Canada who has delighted the listeners with his collection of powerful devotional compositions based on sacred Sanskrit, Latin and Hebrew writings. Patrick Bernard's music has achieved Gold Status and landed him in the Billboard charts. He was the first Canadian to climb Billboard's New Age chart. Patrick Bernard has remained a best seller in his category for many years. In the year 1974, Patrick came in contact with his spiritual master, Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, who initiated him in Mantra-Yoga or chanting of the Holy Sound Vibrations. In 1986, he learnt Gayatri Mantra in Nabawip, India, from the great saint Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Deva Goswami Maharaja. Then he was initiated into the Gaudiya Vaisnavas School of bhakti-yoga propagated by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Since that time, Patrick Bernard has been a full-time producer and composer of devotional music, inspiring all listeners with his sweet and profound music of divine love.