The gig opened offically with the chanting of three aums, by which time a high vibrational aura of incense, raw chocolate, spring water, breastfeeding babies and bare feet was well established. The clean, pure and spiritually inclined of Glastonbury gathered to celebrate life, music and the divine connection last night at United Reform Church on the High Street.
I enjoyed being able to saunter into town into such a modest venue and be entertained and uplifted for a very reasonable fee by a master musician whose commitment and creativity greatly inspire. Shimshai's music is profoundly important; he is an outstanding lyricist whose talent lies in precisely and succinctly identifying the spiritual truths of our time; creating fresh, memorable songs celebrating our reconnection to nature and spirit, consciousness awakening and emotional healing.
I found myself surrounded by numerous friends, many of whom compose, perform and lead devotional song in their own right. Supporting was the much loved local collective Avalon Roots, headed by Green Bean, laying out soulful, funky smooth grooves. Green went on to provide percussion for Shimshai who was also joined on flute by Harmony (Hilary Davies) highly accomplished Cambridge music graduate who is very active within the community, teaching, holding singing groups and gigging with her latest band Tatterdemalion locally and on the alternative festival circuit.
Shimshai flowed his material together and is clearly a practiced a performer. Many of his compositions have become instant classics; spiritual anthems of the new age. He travels extensively with an enviable international itinerary of festivals, retreats and sacred sites. Further info on his website. If you are quick, you can catch him at Sunrise Celebration this weekend in Somerset.
I have added a link below to my current favourite Shimshai track, performed at the Dead Sea, how amazing is that?
I enjoyed being able to saunter into town into such a modest venue and be entertained and uplifted for a very reasonable fee by a master musician whose commitment and creativity greatly inspire. Shimshai's music is profoundly important; he is an outstanding lyricist whose talent lies in precisely and succinctly identifying the spiritual truths of our time; creating fresh, memorable songs celebrating our reconnection to nature and spirit, consciousness awakening and emotional healing.
I found myself surrounded by numerous friends, many of whom compose, perform and lead devotional song in their own right. Supporting was the much loved local collective Avalon Roots, headed by Green Bean, laying out soulful, funky smooth grooves. Green went on to provide percussion for Shimshai who was also joined on flute by Harmony (Hilary Davies) highly accomplished Cambridge music graduate who is very active within the community, teaching, holding singing groups and gigging with her latest band Tatterdemalion locally and on the alternative festival circuit.
Shimshai flowed his material together and is clearly a practiced a performer. Many of his compositions have become instant classics; spiritual anthems of the new age. He travels extensively with an enviable international itinerary of festivals, retreats and sacred sites. Further info on his website. If you are quick, you can catch him at Sunrise Celebration this weekend in Somerset.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Comments and conversation are warmly welcomed!