ASTRAL DAWN
Words and Music Adrian Freedman
NEW SINGLE FEATURING AYLA SCHAFER & SUSIE RO

‘Astral Dawn’ is the first release from the upcoming Kindred Souls album. It is also the first official release for any of the 150 songs Adrian has received in medicine ceremonies and sacred song circles over the past 20 years. Although he has in this time released 10 highly polished albums of instrumental music for shakuhachi and ensemble, it is on this track that Adrian introduces us for the first time to another side of his musical soul - singing, playing guitar and sharing his simple heartfelt lyrics in a musical prayer for peace. 
 
Combining stunning guitar melodies with floating vocal harmonies, ‘Astral Dawn’ is an uplifting piece of folk music with a lyrical message about staying positive in troubled times:  

“In these pressing times we are all facing on planet Earth at the moment, it feels important that we own our shadow energies and do not flinch in the face of the very real challenges we face, and yet at the same time we must not lose sight of our highest ideals, of our connection to the essential purity of nature, and to the transformative power of love, peace and sacred flow. Astral Dawn speaks directly to these highest aspirations, as an affirmation of the new light that greets us each and every new day.” 
 
‘Astral Dawn’ features Adrian with the beautiful voices of Ayla Schafer and Susie Ro, the glittering sounds of the African kora, played by Ravi Freeman, the bubbling rhythms of the Indian dholak drum played by Arjun Magee, and by the sonorous tones of leading jazz double bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado.

The Kindred Souls album features international musicians from five continents - musicians that Adrian has encountered and collaborated with on his travels around the world. Musicians like him who have been drawn to all forms of music from various traditions and cultures, and that have been called to play instruments from outside their own native cultures.

The album will be released by Nixi Music on June 18th 2021

Astral Dawn

1. Astral Dawn

Słowa, muzyka, śpiew - Monika Żelazek
Obraz - Małgorzata Patrzykont

Przez góry doliny

This beautiful song by Alexa Sunshine Rose was part of Lisa's 2020 The World We are Dreaming Playlist project. It is a tremendously soothing round, singing to the connections we are always weaving, between one another and between our own joy and shadow.

Lyrics and details about this song can be found at: https://thebirdsings.com/weaving-our-lives/

Weaving Our Lives by Alexa Sunshine Shelley-Rose

A visionary journey through the cosmos, 'Venadito Azul' by Delfina Mun Akara Huitzilcuicani, takes us dancing with the luminous blue deer amidst stars, moon, and sun, through the vastness of the universe.

For lyrics and chords download the full EP "Corazon Luminoso" and songbook: https://delfinamun.bandcamp.com/album/corazon-luminoso

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Venadito Azul

Sung by Kara O'Brien on the 7th of September 2024 at Kilmurry House, Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny.
Roud#102 Child#239
Photo Credit: ©Colm Keating 2023.
Field recorded by Gavin Byrne.

Field Recordings

Annachie Gordon

Annachie Gordon (Kara O'Brien)

Message From My Heart

First time I heard the song, I fell in love with it immediately. Recorded in the middle of the night, after practicing it many times. Few minor mistakes, but radiated in full Heart. Enjoy!

Original track by Julian Herreros Riveira

Solo Dios sabe si vuelvo

Written & composed by Suyana
°vocals & Guitar : Suyana

Angels (Original)

Original song by Kike Pinto.
Recorded in the floresta of Amazon
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En la selva un rio en noche oscura
Asurcando una canoe 
La vigilando desde espesura
Los jaguares y las boas
La protegen desde espesura 
los jaguares y las boas (bis2)
Nanainanai nanai nanai…

Una voz me canta en el oído
una bella melodia (bis2)
Y una luz dibujante mis (tus) ojos
Visiones de un nuevo día  (bis2)
Nanai nana nai…
Visiones de uno nuevo día 
Nanainanai nanai nanai…

El viento me trae una dulce aroma
Alcanfores y azucenas (bis2)
Y alce el vuelo en tu alma una paloma
Alcanfores y azucenas  (bis2)
Nanai nana nai…
Rompe rompe tus cadenas

Remay remay remay canoero 
por los ríos de mis venas
Cantay cantay cantay curandero
Curay curame mis venas
Soplay soplay perfumero
Rompe rompe las cadenas 
Nai nai…..

En la selva un rio en noche oscura
Asurcando una canoe 
La vigilando desde espesura
Mil jaguares y mil boas
Nanai nana nai, los jaguares y las boas (bis2)
Nanainanai nanai nanai…

La Canoa

Original song by Nalini Blossom. Sending Strength, Love, and Connection so that the Circle of Creation May Be One!

May all Mothers know that they are loved
May all Sisters know that they are strong
May all Daughters know that they are powerful
That the Circle of the Women may live on

May all Mothers know that they are loved
May all Sisters know that they are strong
May all Daughters know that they are beautiful
That the Fire of the Goddess may burn on, that the Fire of the Goddess may burn on

Weheya weheya weheyeyeya 
Weheya weheya weheyeyeya

May all Fathers know that they are loved
May all Brothers know that they are strong
May all Sons truly know that they are powerful
That the Circle of Creation may live on

May all Fathers know that they are loved
May all Brothers know that they are strong
May all Sons truly know that they are beautiful
That the Fire of Creation may burn on, that the Fire of Creation may burn on

Weheya weheya weheyeyeya 
Weheya weheya weheyeyeya

May all Mothers know that they are loved
May all Fathers know that they are strong
May us Children know that we are worthy
That the Circle of Creation may be One

May all Fathers know that they are loved
May all Mothers know that they are strong
May us Children know that we are powerful
That the Fire of Creation may burn on, that the Fire of Creation may burn on

Circle of Women

cause sometimes we get the blues.

I woke up feeling poopy one day, so I wrote this song.
I hope it makes you smile:)
<3

"it's our right, to be happy and free"


Bachan - Sometimes i get the blues

Sounds created from spontanious jam sessions, breakdowns, blissouts, deep appreciation for being alive right here right now! xxx

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