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Jeffrey Derus
Caribbean Blue Publishing (Jeffrey Derus)
Washington & British Columbia (from From Wilderness)
From landscapes to soundscapes, this work offers a moment for self-discovery and self-healing.
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From Wilderness: A Meditation on the Pacific Crest Trail
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Journey Into Yourself
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SATB Chorus with Divisi, Cello, & Crystal Singing Bowls
Movement V from the concert-length work FROM WILDERNESS: A Meditation on the Pacific Crest Trail.
As you travel up the west coast from Campo, California to Manning Park, British Columbia, you will hear a wash of sounds that allows for reflection on the sacredness of nature, on the inspiring texts, and on yourself. The cello accompanies you as you discover the beauty and serenity of each stop. Through the healing properties of the seven chakras, the meditation is guided by the celestial sounds of crystal singing bowls. Vocal soloists give identity to the spirit animals you may encounter on the trail. Just as the trail leaves you with something you have learned, you are left with an experience that will last beyond the final cutoff, something that is with you forever.
Reviews:
“Calm, Powerful, Dramatic, Lucid”
-Marçal Borotau, Sonograma Magazine
“A fascinating and multifaceted sound world.”
-Rick Anderson, CD Hot List
“Soaring and Eclectic.”
-Christian Carey, Sequenza 21
“Anyone with the slightest acquaintance with the beauties of the American West will love this.”
-James Manheim, AllMusic
“It just doesn’t get much better than this.”
-Tom Steven, Take Effect
Text
WHITE PASS – DARKNESS
I had a dream, which was not all a dream.
-George Gordon Byron, adapted by Jeffrey Derus
SNOQUALMIE PASS – I WANDERED LONELY AS A CLOUD
I wandered lonely as a Cloud… beside the Lake, beneath the trees.
-William Wordsworth, adapted by Jeffrey Derus
STEVENS PASS – FROM WILDERNESS
A silver ray of sun
pierced the heavy shade.
It called me out into the dawn, from wilderness I was made.
-Matthew Derus
RAINY PASS – WALK
Walk.
Walk as the mountain, the earth, the wind. Walk as the trees, their leaves, the flowers. Walk as the sun, its rays, its warmth.
Poetry by Nora Ghassan Abdullatif, adapted by Jeffrey Derus
MANNING PARK – WALK
Walk as a heart wide open, vibrating in love and trust. Walk as pure love, emanating from the universe.
Walk as presence, a present to existence.
Walk.
-Nora Ghassan Abdullatif, adapted by Jeffrey Derus
ADDITIONAL TEXTS:
Chakra Seed Syllable & Mantras:
[Lam] ROOT – Musical Note: C
[Vam] SACRAL – Musical Note: D
[Ram] SOLAR PLEXUS – Musical Note: E [Yam] HEART – Musical Note: F
[Ham] THROAT – Musical Note: G [Ksham] THIRD EYE – Musical Note: A [Om] CROWN – Musical Note: B
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