All Is Forgiven

Ashana | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 25, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Spirit Voyage
• ASIN: B000FSMG9K
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,690 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

From the Artist

In a world of abundant musical talents and the ever-expanding New Age music genre, Ashana emerges as a consummate artist of sound and healing with a style uniquely her own.

Weaving together soaring, angelic vocals in an exquisitely crafted, luminous sonic tapestry, Ashana’s music has been described as Enya meets Hildegard of Bingen. Profoundly peaceful and soothing, this stunningly beautiful alchemy penetrates and opens the heart with healing music that has been called "breathtaking" and "pure Manna, direct from Heaven."

About the Artist

Classically trained, Ashana graduated with a degree in vocal studies from the prestigious Mannes College of Music in New York City, and for years performed as soloist and ensemble member in New York’s early music scene. Moving from ancient to contemporary, she immersed herself in theater, jazz, pop and children’s music as performer, recording artist, songwriter and teacher.

For the last decade, she has been involved in a deeply personal exploration of sound healing and vocal toning, during which period she discovered and began playing quartz crystal singing bowls, instruments that are most often used in contemplative practices to support healing, balance and well-being.

Â"For me, singing is a life path, a spiritual journey that has led to the very core of my being," says Ashana. "My work with music, voice and sound has brought me to ever-deepening levels of authenticity, compassion and self-acceptance."

Her debut CD, All Is Forgiven, co-written and produced by world music artist Thomas Barquee, is a testament to the power of this journey. In the hands of these two outstanding musicians, sacred vocal music and crystal sound come together, enfolding the listener in a transcendent experience of the Divine.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful CD!, January 14, 2007

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Olga R. Rasmussen (Potomac Falls, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All Is Forgiven (Audio CD)

I am a yoga instructor and I play this CD a lot in my classes. I constantly have students ask about it. It is a perfect compliment to any spiritual practice. Rarely does a CD this beautiful and moving come along! As a former liturgical musician,it evokes memories of songs that moved me deeply. I highly recommend this collection of pieces!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One more 5 star review, September 25, 2008

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That Ganesha Guy (Fort Collins, CO. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All Is Forgiven (Audio CD)

I was given this CD as a gift and thought it was just another "New Age" CD. I listened to it once and set it aside. But something haunting about it called me back and now I keep it in my iPod for those moments of connection -- away from the racket of the mundane world. If you haven't heard the crystal bowls used as instruments, you ought to hear it done RIGHT. Her voice, toning quality and subtle interiority can touch you deeply if you give it a chance. Yes, 5 stars for a different sort of sound that vibrates deeply.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathe Deeply..., July 19, 2007

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W. Wilson "spiritual junkie" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All Is Forgiven (Audio CD)

I listen to all types of music and when I come across a gem like this it moves to the top of my list. Ashana's voice is ethereal and angelic and her interpretations of songs I'm familiar with are unique and relaxing. I highly recommend this cd to anyone looking for support during their "down" time.