My vacation is finally here! Thank goodness...the holidays are a real bear when it comes to the traveling public. Now it's time for some "me time."
Over the course of the past few weeks, I have wanted to turn my life in a new direction. I really don't want to call it a "new year's resolution" because, seriously folks, haven't we all failed enough NYR's in our lifetime to realize that they are just not practical. Oh, by all means, set goals, make plans and try to live your dreams. But be realistic about it. That's how I need to operate.
They say it takes 21 days to establish a habit. Perhaps that's why so many people fail in their endevours to achieve these NYR's -- why, by the time February 1st rolls around, few of us can even remember the NYR's that we made. I think that's why I shy away from them so. But I do know this...if a goal isn't written down somewhere, then it's really only a wish!
Anyhow, in my quest for inner change, I decided that a powerful tool that can be used, that has been used for centuries, is the power of music.
Music is more than sound. It captivates the imagination. It colors our emotions with excitement, with passion, with anger, with sadness. It can be haunting, at times. Sometimes it is bombastic. Even some music is trite and drivel.
The common thread that makes music so influential is its ability to move us, whether for good or ill -- to really make us think, or perhaps even do the thinking for us.
So, in my quest to find new music, I stumbled across a music station on the Sirius Satellite Radio Network -- "Spa 73." It concentrates on mostly soothing, instrumental pieces, although there are a small number of vocal artists that are also played there.
In listening over the past few weeks, I have discovered a couple of albums that I wanted to share with you all -- perhaps to help soothe your souls and ease your minds. Some of the music has definate eastern Indian influences. Some have American Indian references, some Aboriginal tones and even some tribal African melodies. All, however, are pleasurable to the ears and relaxing to the mind. I highly recommend at least one listen. I hope you will agree that they really do help to restore some peace in your soul.
"The music is very relaxing, and is great to have on in the background when you're reading, writing, or doing something else where vocal music would be too disruptive. While there is some singing going on, it isn't in a language that I recognize, and the voice generally comes across just as another instrument, rather than a means of communication."
"Colors in Motion's Secrets album captures the essence of today's smooth jazz revolution. Secrets runs the gamut from funky, urban-laced jazz to haunting, romantic melodies. Listen and learn why this dynamic duo continually creates hits on both sides of the Atlantic."
"The coolest contemporary Native music to come out in years."
"The top stars of Native American music create ALL NEW RECORDINGS of soul stirring songs that honor our Mother Earth. With traditional spirit and contemporary style these powerful voices call out for us to acknowledge and care for the Sacred Ground on which we live."
"This is one of the best albums to play late at night when you are relaxing, or to have on in the background while you read a book or try to de-stress from a hectic day."
"The music is both weightless and three-dimensionally real. It makes you want to stop whatever you're doing and close your eyes, drift inside, because you know if you do, your body will float, your worries will cease and you might even find a home in the clouds."
I hope you find this music to be as relaxing, and fulfilling as I have.
Cheers!
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