Search - Jeffrey Fisher :: Ocean Of Consciousness

A Dynamic, Eclectic Musical Inspiration

Miss B. | Los Angeles, CA United States | 07/19/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"War is never black and white; nor is nature. In his new work, Ocean of Consciousness, eclectic composer and performer Jeffrey Fisher explores the spiritual challenges and emotional impact of socio-political life on earth, as well as, our paradoxical relationship with nature. This 2-CD set includes The Bhagavad Gita Suite and The River, both produced by Fisher; it released June 17, 2008 via his label Healing Music of the Southwest (Burnside Distribution).



Lauded for his accomplished musicianship and appreciated for his unique personal philosophy, Fisher's latest project will sooth listeners while also offering solace to those tormented by today's headlines. The Bhagavad Gita Suite enables Fisher to share his concept of "Emotional Consciousness." In The River, Fisher is more introspective, inviting listeners into a musical realm that reflects his deep understanding of the flow of nature. As is his want, the two pieces cross a variety of styles from New Age to World, from Jazz to Classical; pleasing, soothing, yet bold, Fisher's instrumentation is at its best.



The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient tale, the best-known and perhaps most widely-translated of all Sanskrit texts in print. Fisher's musical translation, The Bhagavad Gita Suite (Disc One), offers an instrumental snapshot of Prince Arjuna, a young man in emotional turmoil at the dawn of a momentous battle, which, he laments, is sure to result in the death of great warriors, teachers and kinsmen on both sides.



Today, as young soldiers struggle to make sense of their personal experiences of modern warfare, Fisher's primary interest is the core issue behind this timeless yet timely text: how one lives a spiritual life while also involved with challenges like the trauma of war and devastation.



"The Gita was among the favorite books of many great thinkers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Aldous Huxley and Mahatma Gandhi; these men are, indeed, supreme examples of the wisdom and self-realization that one can find in the teachings of The Bhagavad Gita," Fisher says.



The River (Disc Two), presents Fisher's relaxing exploration of meaningful living in the modern natural world. The three nature-inspired pieces on this CD -- "Love 360 Degrees," "Forest of Light" and "The River" - play with traditional forms like the canon, the twelve-bar blues, and subtle extensions of harmonies and melodies.



OCEAN OF CONSCIOUSNESS can be used for both emotional and physical healing. "Music has a powerful impact," says Fisher "My own studies have shown an emotional impact, but there is even a distinct mathematical correlation between musical scales and the DNA. Listening to music with natural properties brings one into alignment with one's earthly rhythms."



Fisher has committed 10% of CD sales profits to be divided equally between the Sacred Sites Protection Council of Escuela de la Raza Unida, and the God in the Arts Foundation in Taos, New Mexico.



In the past year, since releasing the iParenting Media Award-winning Fairytales and his critically-acclaimed Triumph of the Spirit's achievement in the Top 100 New Age Charts, Fisher has made numerous live and televised appearances throughout the country.



In June 2008, Fisher embarked on tours to the Southwest and the Pacific Northwest to support Ocean of Consciousness; the performances will include inspirational teachings on his concept of Emotional Consciousness as it relates to The Bhagavad Gita and today's war culture.



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About the Cover: The cover art of Ocean of Consciousness is from Taos-based artist Charles Collins' painting of the same name, and was adapted for the CD by Suzanne Doucet of Only New Age Music. This continues an ongoing collaboration between the two artists, as Fisher also utilized Collins' "Triumph of the Spirit" on his earlier CD cover sharing that title (Visit www.charlescollinsgallery.com).



About The Artist: Jeffrey Fisher's talent and love for music, combined with passionate dedication, led to his success as a prolific composer and performer in groups across the United States. Last year saw the release of the orchestral suite TRIUMPH OF THE SPIRIT, as well as the album FAIRY TALES, a commissioned ballet based on the stories of Hans Christian Andersen, which won the Adding Wisdom Award and the iParenting Media Award. Current projects, besides Fisher's continuing work on his off-the-grid mountain ranch "Satyagraha" (Gandhi's term for his non-violent resistance movement), include touring to promote his current album OCEAN OF CONSCIOUSNESS and preparing the publication of his book WHITE CLOUD JOURNEY. Visit Fisher's website at www.healingmusicofthesouthwest.com



Distribution: Jeffrey Fisher's CDs are distributed by Burnside Distribution, bdcdistribution.com and New Leaf Distributing, newleaf-dist.com. CDs can be purchased at quality book, gift, and record stores such as Borders Books & Music, Barnes & Noble or East-West Bookstores and on the Internet at Amazon.com, emusic.com, or iTunes.com.

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