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Writer, Mixed Media Artist, Contemplative Musician
Women. Come and sing! An in-person event in Stratford, ON. Treat your mind, body and soul to a couple of hours of vocal fun. Led by Ev Ward we will gather in circle to hum, chant, and sing world music supporting womenβs spirituality. Β Bring your voice and intention to self-care. You donβt have to read... Continue Reading →
"Music" by Anne Porter from Living Things: Collected Poems. Β© Steerforth Press, 2006. When I was a child I once sat sobbing on the floor Beside my motherβs piano As she played and sang For there was in her singing A shy yet solemn glory My smallness could not hold And when I was asked... Continue Reading →
A wonderful way to wake up is to hum to yourself before even getting out of bed. Humming is a simple vibrational pattern with profound effects. "Sound vibrations move and alter matter. The purpose of sound has primarily been known as a mode of communication, forewarning, or entertainment, but the true benefits of sound are... Continue Reading →
Cultural walkabout. Dip in for some healing sounds.
Over 30 years ago, when my husband served as an ordained clergyman and we were poor as church mice he came home bearing this boxed set of 5 vinyl albums. Christmas Through The Years was the quintessential Reader's Digest compendium of seasonal music. One of his parishioners gifted it to us. I guess they were... Continue Reading →
Christmas greetings from the church belfry. http://youtu.be/vJX7U1ngFjI
Tomorrow is the shortest day of the year. Winter Solstice. Peter Togni is a musician and composer and contributor to the CBC. He shares his musical playlist for the Winter Solstice. His picks are: - Symphony N5, 2nd movement by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius- Rainbow Voice by musical pioneer David Hykes- Magnificat by the Estonian composer Arvo PΓ€rt
Try making some sounds today, other than talking. Magical Mind, Magical Body by Deepak Chopra, M.D. 1990 Β
On a very windy dayΒ Lake Winnipeg kicks up a significant surf. I wanted to record this in the background while I sang my invented words or 'vocables'.
Last week we had the joy of being on Lake Superior for sunset. On a very rocky beach.
Veteran Canadian actress/singer Deanna Durbin died last week at the age of 91. By age 21 she was the most highly paid female star in the world. She was a few years older than my mother. Why is this important to me, you ask? She was born in Winnipeg which means we had a few... Continue Reading →
What is your sonic caffeine? What sound do you wake up to?* alarm clock? coffee pot gurgling? birdsong? high frequency Bach? harp music? motivating lyrics and tempo for exercise routine? You can design a sonic breakfast for yourself. How do you wake up in the morning?Β What allows you to feel alive, creative and stimulated to... Continue Reading →
This is an intuitive song invoking change. My heart is heavy for the world's largest Christian religion. Even though I am not a Roman Catholic myself, I sense a deep yearning for change from so many whose voices are seemingly never heard. I sing invented words or 'vocables' accompanied by a 22 inch 'Remo' brand... Continue Reading →
I still have enough skill on the piano to at least play hymns. Unless they are in 5 sharps or flats.Β Forget that. To pass the time in a personal care homeΒ I spent an hour playing a lovely Clavinova for my mother. The playing of hymns I hoped would spark some recognition in her memory.Β Page after... Continue Reading →
http://youtu.be/VSMKlH96fio A intuitive song for New Year's 2013. The instrument is an OscarΒ© a steel tongue-drum, HAPI drum, created by Tribal Thunder from the original design of Oscar De Los Santos of Ontario, Canada. This particular version is a 6-note Ake Bono tuning.
Β Today I received this wonderful reading from DailyOM. It perfectly explains my new work. Sound Healing Everything in the universe is in a constant state of vibration, including our bodies. Sound is vibration that can be translated by the delicate structures of our inner ear, but it moves more than just those tiny receptors.... Continue Reading →
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