The music of heartstrings

Written by: Karen Wallace
February 1, 2008

Since we’re talking about love and heart and romance this month, it seemed obvious to choose smooshy songs to lurve by…

Only, we’re really not into them in a big way.

So, in the spirit of each of the spaces in Calm Space this month, we’ve chosen music that says Heart… music that lifts us up… music that fills our soul with love. (OK, yes, that was a little smooshy, but I couldn’t resist…)

Two wildly different music genres. Two beautiful voices. Two amazing women.

Deva Premal - Love is SpaceDeva Premal - Love is Space

Deva Premal’s second solo album, contains six sacred mantras, including Gatè Gatè, the heart sutra of Buddha, and Om Mani Padme Hum, the ancient Tibetan invocation. Also included is the exquisitely performed West African chant, Idè Werê Werê. The sound texture is rich and expansive, with Deva’s beautiful voice calling us all on to higher ground, and into the sanctuary of our own hearts.

Celine Dion, Taking Chances - 2007Celine Dion - Taking Chances

Celine Dion’s first studio album in four years… with a voice like an angel, Celine lifts us with her new ‘rock flavoured pop record’. This includes songs written by Linda Perry, N-Yo and Delta Goodrem. Even if you’ve not liked her style before, you may be surprised by this!

Karen Wallace - encouraging you to find your own calm space | http://www.thecalmspace.com/about#karen

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2 Responses to “The music of heartstrings”

  1. MarjorieNo Gravatar on February 1st, 2008 3:53 pm

    I’ve preferred her singing in French all this while Karen and love her voice to bits but yes, this one is different - a youthful flavour. The fact it was a Xmas present made it even better :)

  2. karenNo Gravatar on February 4th, 2008 4:15 pm

    Oooh, lucky you Marj, getting Taking Chances as a Christmas present! Thanks for the comment.

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