"All the streams of the heart weave and join, Become a thread in the web of life, We are giving birth to the church of earth" - Lyrics by Katyln Breene
Earth Church is a moving, soul-stirring composition that is sure to wake you up. The melodies are energizing and exciting, yet each song remains its own original piece. Katlyn's lyrics are captivating and interesting, deeply spiritual and rich in content. I would love to be able to read them, although they are not included in the album. Part of Zingaia's charm is the mysterious element to there songs, as though intuition tells the listener that there is so much more to know.
Zingaia is not in anyway a cheap "here today, gone tomorrow" band. Their music has substance, meaning, depth. Deeply spiritual and sensual, Earth Church is an exotic expression of love and devotion to our beautiful earth and the mythical, mystical parts of life. The music sends me to distant places that are purely Zingaia, lands afar where gypsies dance, sing and play music while sacred love is in the air and in their hearts, a place of cultural unity and respect for our lady Gaia, a place where magick abounds and you can create anything that can appear in your mind's eye. Modern magick, ritual chanting, female vocals, exotic melodies, world percussion and keyboard textures are woven together taking the listener on a journey across seas connecting with the global world and the inner world alike.
The album begins with a tribal rave titled, "Afto Tekno" and it is though a birth of the album has taken place, with african rhythms, strange futuristic sounds and voices that speak words of mystery. Chances are your subconscious will be able to write your own lyrics to the chanting and narrative in this tekno groove. Put on some comfy shoes because it is hard to stay sitting still from the very beginning of this album. Earth Church transforms the environment into into a celebration of life.
Of the 10 tracks on the album, a few jump out at me every time, although I love each song for different reasons and they are all favorites to me. Stand out tracks include track two, "Earth Church", a song of devotion and a new vision for the Earth. Guest vocalist Samina Oshun sings beautifully in Earth Church, as well as track ten, "Wisdom Keepers". Her voice is encompassing and her words are easy to hear and understand.
"Incense Ceremony", track contains haunting and seductive vocals of an unnamed source, sprinkled with magickal musical fairy dust. Visions of forests outstretched for miles, with mysts that spellbind through sacred earth scent and wildflowers flood my mind, drunk with the pleasures that only good music can give.
"The Message" track is a sexy and alluring tantric invitation of sacred sensuality. Grab your partner and create some love together while expanding your consciousness and connecting with the infinite. Kaitlyn tells a story, her spoken word vocals are seductive, poetic and hypnotic.
Track 8, "Sekhmet", is one of the more intense tracks on this album. It has a lot of texture, layered with live chanting by the Women of Sekhmet. With a strong ritualistic current I often expect Sekhmet to appear on my front lawn from calling on her so much.
Closing
Earth Church is beautifully made and mastered, another recommended release from Sequoia Records. A must-have for world music collectors, fans of Zingaia and anyone who loves life, the earth and having a good time. It is perfect for dancing, rituals, yoga, tantra and parties. If you want to taste before you buy, please visit Zingaia at Sequoia Records.
Details and Track Listing
- Release date: April 3, 2012
- Sequoia Records
- Afro Tekno
- Earth Church
- Incense Ceremony
- Meanads in Morocco
- The Message
- Omumbiri
- MerMade
- Sekhment
- Call of the Panisk
- Wisdom Keepers
this is awesome music! thank you !
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