Shangri-La is an instrumental album which combines elements of world music — percussion from around the world and Chinese string instruments — with ambient and atmospheric keys and beats.
Without words, it tells story of a quest for a mythical realm, which is a symbol for the timeless discovery of our true Self.
I hope you enjoy this music, and if you are inspired to use it in a creative project of your own, you can find out more about commercial licensing here.
Starting to experiment with a new way of playing songs so that I can make a song from beginning to end as a hybrid live performance, and record the video as well. Here is an early experiment which I like, although the levels need adjusting. Enjoy!
This flute melody was recorded in the late evening of the 21st of July, a few days before Guru Purnima. A simple meandering tune built around a repetitive chord structure, organic world arpeggiated melodies, subtle piano colours, with some tabla and mridangam rhythms for good measure.
Mystic Gate: Songs for the Hidden Peak was conceived as a fundraising album for the Hidden Peak teahouse in Santa Cruz, California. That beautiful little haven of peace is where I fell in love with tea and met my future wife back in 2013.
Hidden Peak Teahouse and owner, David Wright
When some members of the Santa Cruz tea community decided to have a fundraiser to help the teahouse, which functions as a community and spiritual hub, stay afloat, I was inspired to write these songs and donate any proceeds from the album to the teahouse. While it was only a modest contribution, this album continues to be dedicated to the teahouse and these songs have found their way into many creative projects and YouTube videos.
The title, Mystic Gate, conjures up all those people, places, and events which have the power and timing to elevate our consciousness to a higher level, opening up not just new experiences for us, but new ways of being and experiencing life, ourselves and others.
If I could have a highest wish for this album, it would be that it could be your Mystic Gate back into your own innermost being.
With love,
Siddhartha
All of the songs on Mystic Gate: Songs for the Hidden Peak are available for use in non-commercial projects and can be downloaded from the SoundCloud embed above. For any commercial use, please visit my page on commercial licensing.
Freedom is one of my earlier albums, and is quite meandering and meditative in mood. A few of the songs are based on haikus, and ‘Magic of Bamboo’ is woven from the modulated sound of the shakuhachi flute.
All of the songs on Freedom are available for use in non-commercial projects and can be downloaded from the SoundCloud embed above. For any commercial use, please visit my page on commercial licensing.
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