Music
Creativity research expert, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, said that the “flow” experience of creative activity is one that yields a great sense of fulfillment, wellness, balance and joy.
Music
songs of the rose – new ep!
Inspired by the divine feminine and the visionary grace of five sainted women mystics, Songs of the Rose brings timeless prayers and poems to life through ethereal soundscapes. A five-track musical journey woven with reverence, beauty, and acoustic magic—listening is like stepping right into the footsteps of the mystics.
Starseed – Album in progress!
This is an album of original music and arrangements.
I have a crowd fundraiser to finish the album. If you would like to contribute, please Zelle to stephanie@authenticvoicework.com or click the GoFundMe link below.
Incantation
Karl Jenkins: Stabat mater, “Incantation”
Vocals – Stephanie Heidemann
Percussion – Julian Douglas
Sound Design – Norbert Herber
Click the audio to the right to listen to a live performance recorded during a “Soma Vibe Experience” ecstatic dance in Bloomington, Indiana.
The Prophet
Kahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet,” read by Bharati Ishaya, is a timeless masterpiece that weaves profound wisdom into a poetic symphony of life’s fundamental aspects. Published in 1923, the book unfolds through the character Almustafa, a prophet who imparts his insights to a rapt audience, evoking a melodic journey of the soul. From love, marriage, and work to freedom, joy, and sorrow, the lyrical prose and universal themes create an enduring composition, celebrating the complexities of human existence. As the notes of wisdom resonate from the original work, this reading of “The Prophet,” with a harmonious backdrop of vocals by Stephanie Heidemann, is an enchanting, unforgettable work, inspiring listeners to contemplate their own paths and purpose in the world.
Songs of Mary
Create a quiet respite from the rush of modern life with Songs of Mary, a soothing collection of 15 traditional chants and praises that call on Our Lady for healing, guidance, and comfort.
Through subtle instrumentation and heartfelt vocals, this carefully selected music will gently uplift your spirit with the blessings of the Holy Mother. Journey to medieval Spain with selections from the treasury of songs known as the Cantigas de Santa Maria, to France with a troubadour’s ballad, through Ireland with a Celtic prayer of protection, then be renewed with Hildegard of Bingen’s devotions, and follow Mary to the New World with chants honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe.
The Cantiga Project, 13c Spanish Cantigas de Santa Maria
Performed by Stephanie Heidemann, Chris Rosser (oud), River Guergarian (percussion), and Julian Douglas (percussion).
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Talafawa, Julian Douglas
Released 2021
Composed and produced by Julian Douglas except “Nanga Mai” Produced by Kyle Quass and Julian Douglas.
Recorded at Resonantmind Studios, Sarasota, FL.
Additional recording of “Nanga Mai” at Farm Fresh Studios, Bloomington IN.
Cover Art, photography, and layout: David Gittens