Gaia, Earth Goddess: Ritual Dances of the Mother by Desert Wind

Other highlights include "The Veil," an exotic take on Pachelbel's "Canon in D," and "Osiris," an enchanting number that blends lush rhythms with mystifying panflute melodies.

"The earth is my body

Her water is my blood

Her winds are my breath

Her fire is my spirit,

Gaia . . . Earth Goddess."

The title chant/song is a loving invocation to the elements: "The earth is my body/Her water is my blood/Her winds are my breath/Her fire is my spirit..." Gygi is a classically trained flutist and vocalist, and more recently a Dianic Priestess with a love of creating rituals. ~ Ladyslipper, All Music Guide

From letters to Desert Wind:

"I was completely blown away!

The look on my co-host's face was absolutely priceless

when he heard Scorpio Rising.

He looked as stunned as I must have been the first time

I listened to it." - L.P.F., Pagan Outlook, WAIF FM 88.3,

Cincinnati, OH

"A group of us were visiting the Shuar Tribe in the Amayzon

this past August and sang Gaia, Earth Goddess to them. They were absolutely entranced with the words. Thank you." - John Ketulas, Portland, OR

"My dance teacher Cynthia has this wonderfully beautiful CD,

Gaia - Earth Goddess." - Anita Iversen, Olsokhagen, Norway

"One of my (dance) students is a massage therapist

and she has been using selections from Kali Ma,

Gaia, & Return to the Goddess as background music

for her sessions." - Cynthia Baumann, Audobon, PA

"Dear Alan and friends, . . . I love it!

I particularly like what you had to say as a man on the GAIA CD liner notes.

It feels very affirming to me as a woman to hear those words

coming from a man." - Debbie Kordon from Oakland, CA.

Which brings us to some thoughts from songwriter, composer, arranger, producer Alan Scott Bachman:

Gaia is the name for the ancient earth goddess.

"Goddess" Spirituality is the oldest known spirituality

on the planet. It was a global experience regardless of the

geographical barriers between peoples.

Though today many people link "Goddess" with women,

"Goddess" spirituality throughout the centuries has also been experienced

by millions of men. During the great stone age, men throughout the world

recognized the spiritual powers of the Goddess, including powers of creation,

healing and renewal. Since all comes from the Goddess,

all men and women are equally connected to her.

Many women have already rediscovered Goddess-centered spirituality

and it's importance for returning balance to modern civilization.

However, modern men, like ancient men have much to gain in the discovery

of the ancient mother. The world has everything to gain.

All spirit passes through the laws of the universe and into form.

The same hold true for our beliefs and thoughts. How we view divinity

eventually results in the characteristics of our world. Our world today reflects

many of the beliefs and thoughts about divinity of generations past

as well as that of the current generation.

The recognition and realization of the spirituality of the planet itself

and Gaia, the earth Goddess, in our consciousness,

results in our respect, honor and care of our planet.

All matter is part of the mother. In fact the term "matter" means "mother".

When this is understood, matter is treated in a manner

which is in balance and harmony with all.

In other words, nothing can be taken from the divine mother without an effect

upon the balance. When we consider the divinity of the planet itself,

we care for it's people, air, water, ground, plants and animals.

A recognition of the spiritual essence of all is a great key

to the transformation of the planet into a place for great living.

Spirituality and technology will meet in harmony.

The rediscovery of Goddess is an ongoing process.

For modern society, this rediscovery is still in a very early stage.

Many future revelations and discoveries will occur as we explore

anthropological and archeological data,

and also as we open ourselves up to direct personal experience.

It is my personal wish that this music will help you

in your own exploration of the Goddess.

Blessed Be - Alan Bachman - Desert Wind.

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