FIVE from FIVE by Shantala
Rooted in the practice of japa (mantra recitation) of the great five-syllable mantra Namah Shivaya, this began as a simple five-beat repetition of the mantra on a single note with a five-line prayer in English. Several arrangement layers build on this meditative practice, and the Grammy-winning violinist and singer Lili Haydn brought the piece into a beautiful new dimension.
Tracklist
| 1. | FIVE | 8:55 |
Lyrics
Namaḥ Shivāya, Namaḥ Shivāya
Translation: I bow to the Divine Consciousness of the Universe
English lyrics:
May there be peace
May there be light
May there be grace
May there be life
May there be love
Credits
Composed by Heather and Benjy Wertheimer
Greg Barnett – bass, lead guitar, vocals
Lili Haydn – violin, vocals
Luna Marcus – vocals
Sarah Maines – vocals
License
All rights reserved.
Benjy and Heather Wertheimer have been leading kirtan worldwide since 2001 as the duo Shantala. Known for their special gift of bringing the audience into a vast and loving experience through their unique blend of exquisite voices with instruments of India and the West, they create music with beauty, passion, and reverence.