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Rebekah Eden - Rowing in Eden (2016)

Posted By: varrock
Rebekah Eden - Rowing in Eden (2016)

Rebekah Eden - Rowing in Eden (2016)
MP3 CBR 320kbps | Tracks: 12 | 61:27 min | 147 Mb
Style: New Age | Label: Path of Gold Records

If there was ever a soundtrack in search of a film, this magical mystery tour of an album by vocalist Rebekah Eden is certainly one. Although, in fact, it almost did become part of an iconic film soundtrack. As Rebekah shared in our interview: “Several years ago I had the opportunity to submit some of my songs to the Hobbit filmmakers for consideration (while Warner Bros. gave it two thumbs up, none of the songs in fact made it into the film). Within the year I also created (and submitted to the Hobbit filmmakers) a fourth song inspired by The Hobbit.” Although these songs were unfortunately not in the film, they are indeed part of this evocative album. Listening with eyes closed, it is not hard to create your own movie within the theater of your imagination.

While the music on this album is absolutely breathtaking, there is a dimension to it that goes beyond the instrumentation, lyrics and vocals, orchestration, etc. A profound sense of spirituality is woven through every aspect of the compositions. Rebekah shared quite effusively about this in our interview, and while I wish there was room here to reprint it all, these excerpts will provide a sense of her intention: “Overall, I would say that my music writing is deeply influenced by my desire to wake up to good, learn to truly love myself and others, and become an intrepid force for that good. Philosophically, I often (every day, really) ponder the apparent mass spiritual amnesia on planet earth. We don’t remember where we were before we got here/were born, we don’t know what we’re doing here, and we don’t know where we are going. But a number of experiences have shown me glimpses of the fact that Love and light are – really! – at the heart of our being, and all else is illusion.”

She goes on to say: “I’ve always had a yearning for the sacred in music: the New Age/WorldRebekah Eden Music genre is so inclusive of different cultures and faiths, and allows for the space, the sacredness in music to appear. It is not driven by formulas to create chart-topping hits, but is dedicated to the expression of the heart and soul, no matter what musical form it takes. I feel free to be myself within this genre. In truth, my musical vision is to create such moving music that whatever listeners hold in their hearts that prevents them from loving and accepting themselves will dissolve.”

The inclusiveness that Rebekah spoke of above has been part of her musical life from an early age. Growing up in a family with a mother who was a pianist and father who played the violin and viola, Rebekah was exposed to live chamber music in her home which included lots of Mozart, Beethoven, Hadyn and Bach. She began playing piano as a young child, studying classical music, as well as learning to play songs on acoustic guitar by The Beatles and James Taylor. Her tastes have diversified over the years to include classical, show tunes, rock, and eventually new age vocalists Loreena McKennitt, Sarah McLachlan, and Enya, as well as many others, including her all-time favorite soprano Leontyne Price. Many of these influences have helped to shape Rebekah’s musical DNA leading to the distinctive sound she has crafted in her own original music.

Tracklist:
01. A Message from the Stars
02. Iachtach
03. Prince Caspian's Prayer
04. The Wind
05. Ramble On
06. There and Back Again
07. Light of Destiny
08. The Two Trees
09. A King's Farewell
10. In the Days
11. Wild Nights
12. A Message from the Stars (Virtual Choir)