Flow by Michelle Qureshi
This album is a celebration of beautifully sung mantras woven among sounds to quiet the mind, with blissful, energized music to free the heart, using a mosaic of enchanting melodies, mesmerizing beats and guitars, and traditional South Asian instruments.
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While "Shanti Om Modern Medicine" presents a peaceful, healing groove, "Glass Dolls" fills the listener with evolving lush harmonies and hypnotic beats. A swirling, incense filled mood permeates the instrumental journey that is "From Quetta to Kandahar". Of the eight tracks on this album, half include sung chants, and all tracks present a great "Flow" or chill vibe, for yoga, meditation, or any listening experience!
As a seeker of sounds and spiritual growth, Michelle was introduced to chanting and kirtan when she was invited to play guitar at Serendipity Festival, a music and yoga event in her native state of Indiana, in the spring of 2013. Experiencing live performances by MC Yogi, Dave Stringer, Mike Cohen, Arjun Baba, Wah, and Ena Vie, she heard something that was both new and yet familiar. Being a classically trained musician, a long time lover of Qawwali and Sufi music, and a woman passionate about world music, the music of "Flow" brings her own energy and style to these vibrant traditions.
Michelle Qureshi is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and classically trained guitarist, who writes and performs in various styles and genres. In 2010 she created Music As Metaphor, an artistic identity that encompasses the range of her creative work. She performs her music at festivals, yoga studios, art galleries, and other venues. Her music has been broadcast on radio stations throughout the world and licensed on a global platform for use in commercials, films, apps, and other multi-media projects. Her music fuses instrumental artistry with a passion for creating unique pieces that range from simple, subtle melodies to complex, layered works. It is emotional, edgy, and expertly crafted.
New age, World music, innovative collection of peaceful and delightful tunes. Great for meditation. I highly recommend this album for music that you never get tired of. ~Michael Glen Bell
The collection combines ancient sounds with modern. It's gently uplifting, no assaults on the ears. This was a good purchase for me. ~Rebecca Ruegger
Tracklist
| 1. | Om Shanti Modern Medicine | 3:52 |
| 2. | From Quetta to Kandahar | 5:04 |
| 3. | Glass Dolls | 5:02 |
| 4. | Bhangrala | 3:30 |
| 5. | Saffron | 5:24 |
| 6. | Looks Like Rain | 6:11 |
| 7. | Sea of Glass | 6:44 |
| 8. | Automatic Drip | 6:22 |
Credits
Composed, Performed, and Produced by Michelle Qureshi,
Published 2014 by Music As Metaphor
Remastered ©2018
License
All rights reserved.Tags
Award-winning Artist Michelle Qureshi is a composer, multi‐instrumentalist, and classically-trained guitarist who brings a contemporary yet timeless aesthetic to her music, which includes 17 albums 33+ singles/EPs.