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Tag: Conscious Living

  • Tibetan Plateau – Vitas

    ‘Tibetan Plateau’ sung by Vitas

    Spectacular! Glorious journey through the mountains and minds of Tibet. Beautifully sung by Vitas.

    Vitas, Song: Tibetan Plateau (2008 Just released.), Video created by: Dieforsing (China), Song written by: Qianyi Zhang. Official website: www.vitas.com.ru.  Tibetan Plateau is a folk song made popular by Li Na (李娜).

    Vitas (Vitaliy Vladasovich Grachyov) born February 19, 1981 in Daugavpils, Latvia is a Russian singer, composer, actor and fashion designer. Vitas, or Витас in Russian is how he is most well known. He was the only foreign artist to sing at the Olympic starting concert July 2008.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • ‘Smokin’ Heaven?’ – Alexander Petrenko

    Arieal view smoke above Moscow, Russia photo ©Alexander Petrenko

    ‘Smokin’ Heaven?’ photograph by Alexander Petrenko

    ‘Smokin’ Heaven?’ is my name for this interesting, fun and amazing photograph. Is Heaven above us? Alexander saw this group of Heavenly golfers over Moscow, Russia and captured it. How cool is that ‘Heavenly Smokin’ Golfers’. Don’t know if it’s truly Heaven, but it’s a wonderful reminder. Even in smoke we can see life and Creator’s love. It’s everywhere… all around we just need to stop, pause, breathe and see. Amazing! Thank you beloved Creator for this wonderful whimsical reminder. Cough, cough!

    Alexander’s name for the photo is “Оказывается, тут тоже есть жизнь…” (“It occurs, here also there is life…”). The aerial photograph was taken over Kiev-Moscow, Russia on the approach to Sheremet’yevo Airport. He says, “I officially explain this is the photo as it appeared winter 2006, with no editing other then crop and resize.” You can see more of his wonderful photos on his photo blog or read Petrenko blog.

    Archipelago of Sulu photograph ©Farl Another beautiful reminder of Creator’s love is this photo of Archipelago of Sulu taken by Farl. It looks like an island with a heart cut out of the center. He calls it Donut Hole. You can see more lovely photos from Farl at flickr.com.

    I found both photos while perusing ‘The World From Above: The Beauty Of Aerial Photography‘. Enjoy!

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • Pie Jesu – Sissel Kyrkjebø

    Pie Jesu performed by Sissel Kyrkjebø

    Exquisite! Perfect, clear, heart song. Incredible voice and presentation… wow! Brings tears. A beautiful, compassionate plea to Jesus to end suffering in the world.

    Sissel Kyrkjebø, Song: Pie Jesu, Album: My Heart (2004),  Label: Decca. The video is from her PBS concert ‘All Good Things’ available on DVD. Official website: www.sissel.net.

    Pie Jesu as written by Andrew Lloyd Webber (Latin):

    °Pie Jesu
    °Qui tollis peccata mundi   
    °Dona eis requiem

    Agnus dei
    Qui tollis peccata mundi
    Dona eis requiem
    Sempiternam

    English translation:

    Kind Jesus
    You, who takes away the sins of the world,
    Grant them rest.

    Lamb of God
    You, who takes away the sins of the world,
    Grant them rest.
    Eternal.

    Sissel Kyrkjebø (known as Sissel) born June 24, 1969 in Bergen, Norway is a soprano. She is best known for singing the Olympic Hymn at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Norway. Sissel is one of the world’s top crossover sopranos who sings pop, folk, classical and operatic arias. Sissel on Facebook.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • Længe Siden – Sorten Muld

    “Længe Siden’ by Sorten Muld

    Beautiful, body moving, earthy, sexy. Deep in the woods, dancing with the fey… enchanted. Thanks Sorten Muld for the journey… melding past and present. Wonderful!

    Sorten Muld, Song: Længe Siden, Album: III (2000), Label: NorthSide, Website: www.sortenmuld.dk

    ‘Længe Siden’ ‘Long Ago’  lyrics:

    Mild mild sommervind
    lærker i dit hår
    hvor er det længe længe siden
    Men snart er rejsen endebragt
    snart vender du hjem
    til mild mild sommervind alle dage

    English translation…

    Soft soft summer breeze
    Larks hiding in your hair
    Its such a long long time ago now
    But soon the journey is brought to its end
    Soon you will return
    to soft soft summer breeze all days to come

    Sorten Muld ‘Black Earth’ a Danish electro-folk band, formed in 1995. Band members are: singer Ulla Bendixsen, musician-architect Martin Ottesen and technician Henrik Munch. Their first major release in Denmark was Mark II which went gold and won 2 Danish Grammy awards.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • Kala – Yann Tiersen

    Kala performed by Yann Tiersen, vocals by Liz Fraser

    Lovely, light filled and sweet. Takes you on a journey without end, to places and places and places. Flowing, moving. Feels like the journey of the Soul through lifetimes… ever growing, ever experiencing. Just beautiful, thanks Yann and Liz for the moving journey.

    Yann Tiersen, Song Kala, Album: Les Retrouvailles (2005), Label: Virgin. Les Retrouvailles includes a DVD with a short film: “La Traversée” directed by Aurélie du Boys. Website: www.yanntiersen.com. I was unable to find the lyrics to Kala.

    Yann Tiersen (Guillaume Yann Tiersen) born June 23, 1970 in Brittany, France is an internationally known musician and composer. He is best known for composing the score to Amélie a movie directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. He most often creatively performs utilizing the piano, violin and accordion but also plays the guitar, melodica, xylophone, toy piano, ondes martenot, harpsichord, typewriter and more.

    Elizabeth Fraser (Elizabeth Davidson Fraser) born August 29, 1963 in Grangemouth, Scotland is best known as the lead singer for Cocteau Twins’. She has also collaborated with numerous artists including Felt, Dif Juz, Orbital, Ian McCulloch and others. Her website is www.elizabethfraser.com is currently under construction.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan