The Ark Bookstore in Santa Fe, New Mexico: Music/Former Best Sellers

Former Best Sellers

Hafiz: The Scent of Light by Hafiz with translation by Daniel Ladinsky, music by Stevin McNamara

For centuries music and singing have been synonymous with the poetry of Hafiz. Many of Hafiz' poems were spontaneously sung by him, then written down. This work, by a group of exceptional artists, is one that will be richly appreciated for a long time to come.

Healing Ragas by Bikram Singh and Manish Vyas

An album of exquisite beauty and sensitivity, performed by two of todays most brilliant emerging performers of Indian classical music. Two ragas chosen for their soothing mood, are performed on bamboo flute, santoor and tablas to lull you into a feeling of deep relaxation and serenity.

Hidden Sky by Jami Sieber

Jami Sieber weaves her electric cello and indigenous sound into a contemporary musical landscape lush with reverence for the elephants who inspired it. This is an interspecies communion that sings of the heart's deepest longing and its fulfillment.

Hopes & Dreams by Lisa Lynne

New age harp music with bamboo flutes, cello, hammered dulcimer, and other acoustic instrumentation, created for the purpose of inspiration and healing, soothing melodies with a contemporary/celtic flavor

Immortal Memory by Lisa Gerrard

The third project form Australian vocalist and soundtrack composer Lisa Gerrard since leaving the critically acclaimed Dead Can Dance. Working here with British composer, Patrick Cassidy, Gerrard's haunting and utterly amazing alto voice weaves and soars through somber contemporary compositions. Containing none of the "world-beat" atmosphere of some of the later Dead Can Dance discs, this is Lisa Gerrard at her most sublime and classical, with an elegiac tone.

Inner Balance by New Earth Artists

Sound acts as a bridge between body, mind, and spirit. A musician who understands this is able to create specific sounds that foster a feeling of well-being. This music was specially compiled to sooth, energize, and to help dissolve and clear areas of tension.

Jewel of the Heart ; Om Mani Padme Hum by Zuleikha and Mirabai

This is a gentle and inspiring devotional hymn bringing peace to the heart of all beings. Zuleikha's and Mirabai's voices combine in a beautiful hour-long chanting of "OM MANI PADME HUM" which means "Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus of the Heart".

Journey Into Light by New Earth Artists

Aptly subtitled "a collection of healing music" these songs are extremely soothing soundscapes. Musicians Annette Cantor and Deuter are featured, as well as other artists from the New Earth label.

Karma Circles by Chinmaya Dunster

Karma Cicles embodies a unique synthesis of East and West. Celtic and Indian motifs circle and dance, and an ancient landscape comes alive through 21st Century sounds. Sarod, tablas and bamboo flute fuse with electronics, bass, and drums. I love the unique blend of Irish and Indian style music of Celtic ragas. Paul McCartney

Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant by Jai Uttal

The Sanskrit words that we sing in these Kirtans are mantras, or divine names. A mantra can be thought of as a sonic embodiment of the supreme being who, through grace, takes infinite recognizable forms. When touched by the blessings of an enlghtened master or the longing of a pure heart, these mantras become fully alive and have the power to carry us back to the One, the universal heart. These ancient words hold within them the very presence of the deity; they are prayer, they are vessels for our prayer, and they are the One to whom we are praying.

Language of Love by Craig Pruess

The Kama Sutra details not only sexual techniques, but also love, courting practices and the appropriate manner in which marriage partners should act. Language of Love is entended as an enhancement to the central premise of the Kama Sutra, namely to transmute the energy of sexual union into a sensation of oneness, ecstasy and ultimate fulfillment. This one hour of music - all based on ancient Indian Ragas - mirrors a Tantric love session in its intimate ebb and flow.

Light & Spirit by Hans Christian

The compositions on this CD were originally written during the renaissance period by composers from France, England, Ireland, Netherlands, and Germany; all of them had direct or indirect links to Italian masters who developed the style of Madrigals during the 15th and 16th century. Trading polyphonic complexity with plantive canon harmonies, these pieces reach directly into the emotional realm, bypassing constraints of time or culture; they are serene, joyful, and elegant.

Living Road by Lhasa

A truly rich, group of songs in Spanish, French and English, from a voice so beautiful, it is not possible to resist adding it to your collection. Her voice is full, compelling and very expressive.

Lotus Path by James Asher

A compilation of meditative pieces written over the last few years. Lotus Path has the feeling of a special journey, imbued with warmth and spirit. This is in fact the only extended length work [Asher has] written since The Great Wheel in 1988. Simply beautiful.

Love is Space by Deva Premal

In response to the question of what title to give the album, Deva Premal's response was this - "Many came and went, but none really said what I wanted to say, until one day I got it: Love Is Space!!...and now it has become my personal mantra, reminding me that Love has no borders and no boundaries.... it even includes the things I don't like!...that Love is all and all is Love. So here is "Love is Space"...as a gift to you and as a reminder to myself to live it, to express it, and to share it... in my life and in my music."

Magical Healing Mantras by Namaste

Produced on the New Earth label, Namaste is a group of twenty five musicians from around the world who came together to create this Hindu-chant-based disc. Intended to enhance emotional contentment and inner peace, instrumentation includes flute, sitar, guitar and drums. Devotional group vocal chants to Govinda, Krishna, Shiva.

Mantra Of Joy by Hsu Ching-Yuen and others

The traditional Green Tara mantra of Tibetan Buddhism is arranged here into various contemporary formats to uplifting effect. The healing mantra is chanted to eliminate karma, bringing blessings and wisdom.

Moonsung by Sheila Chandra

A voice of extraordinary agility and range, she is fiercely independent, and voice-led. An album to enjoy deeply and explore time and again.

Music For Yoga And Other Joys by Jai Uttal and Ben Leinbach

Grammy nominated world music pioneer Jai Uttal, and multi-talented producer/instrumentalist Ben Leinbach offer a moving mix of melody, rhythm, texture, and chant on this CD. Known for their eclectic blend of Eastern and Western sounds, Jai and Ben have produced their first CD specifically designed to accompany your yoga practice as it joyfully permeates every aspect of life.

Mystic India by Various Artists

The ancient music of India needs not only training for the musician, it needs immense training for the listener. You have to be capable of falling in tune with the harmony. In a certain way you have to dissappear and let only the music remain. Here, from many exceptional artists, is a collection that will transport you.

Namaste by Namaste

For Hindus and now for many others as well, the greeting of choice is namaste, the two hands pressed together and held near the heart with the head gently bowed as one says, "namaste". "I bow to you." This also acts like a simple yogic asana, harmonizing our energies, keeping us centered, inwardly poised and mentally protected. The music here feels like an extended experience of the peace in that greeting.

Oceans Of Ecstacy: Gift of Love vol. 2 by Deepak Chopra and friends

The often published health author Deepak Chopra's second foray into the musical realm, this disc is a celebration of the great Indian mystic and Nobel prize laureate Rabindrath Tagore. Tagore's devotional and deeply romantic poetry is read here by various actors and set to lush music with an eastern flavor.

Praises for the World by Jennifer Berezan and friends

A devotional and ecstatic long playing chant for our world. An extraordinary and unique mix of renowned musicians, singers and poets join Jennifer Berezan to create this healing and celebratory musical landscape.

Prayer Cycle by Jonathan Elias

A rare collection of great artists in a beautiful work. Regardless of the language a prayer is sung in, it's the honesty of the pain and hope the singer feels that comes through. Most moving.

Radiant Awakening by Ranga

A wonderful synthesis of tabla drums and other acoustic eastern instruments with wordless vocals, violin and keyboard, created by Dutch musician and scholar of Indian music Ted de Jong and Dutch composer Coen Helfenrath.

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