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Rhythms of Tof Miriam Album: Featured Songs

8 songs of SONIC ALCHMEY Awaits at Your Fingertips…

Here are some of the highlighted tracks:

“RHYTHMS OF TOF MIRIAM” (featured track with music video)

“Rhythms of Tof Miriam” is a homage to the Prophetess Miriam, who led the Israelites on their journey to freedom during the parting of the Red Sea. The title track is broken into two sections: The Pilgrimage and Freedom. To reflect the long voyage, The Pilgrimage is composed of rhythms in a very long time-cycle (26-beat). It also features a “call-and-response” dialogue between the drums, interwoven with heartwarming melodies of the ney and oud, signaling hopeful communication.

The second section, Freedom, represents the pivotal moment when the Sea of Reeds parted, the Israelites were freed and Miriam played her frame drum (referred to then as the timbrel). Listeners are invited to revel in the present moment, celebrating life and purpose.

*Please also make sure to enjoy the music video that goes along with this track!

Watch HERE

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“DAWN OF TRUTH” (flute savasana)

With lush, layered flute harmonies and meditative, ambient drones, “Dawn of Truth” inspires a quiet moment of reflection. This track is best experienced lying down or in a still, resting pose (i.e., yoga savasana). Listeners are encouraged to close their eyes, relax their bodies and let the ethereal sounds take them on a healing odyssey.

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“DESERT PROPHECY”

With bassy grooves from frame drums running throughout, mixed with intricate tempos and polyrhythms you could possibly desire, “Desert Prophecy” reflects the messages, melodies, and moods of the desert – a setting associated with sacred visions, solace and peace.

This track features deep drones enriched with mesmerizing long time-cycles on the frame drums, accompanied by the haunting, mystical sounds of the ney flute – bringing an exotic yet contemporary flavor… 

All in all, this song has an upbeat feel that makes you want to get up, dance, and settle into your own groove – much needed in the times we’re living in.

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“LONGING”

Longing to be connected to the source, to love, to life.

Longing is a feeling that you already know, but your soul misses it!

The question is… what are YOU longing for?

Take a listen… and the answers will come.

Musically, this track features a beautiful “Taqsim” (solo) with the Iranian kamancheh, accompanied by heartwarming melodies from the Afghan mandol (a guitar-like instrument) and frame drums playing the ancient Arabic rhythm called Zarafat (13-beats).

 

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“AHAVA ABBA” (bonus track)

The album’s bonus track, “Ahava Abba” (which means “love father” in Hebrew), is dedicated to Marla’s late father. She composed this tune on piano at his side during his final days. Ultimately she envisioned it as a string arrangement recorded in a special 432Hz tuning pitch reference, which is known as healing vibrational frequencies. She ultimately envisioned it as a string arrangement recorded in a special 432Hz pitch frequency, which is considered to have healing vibrational qualities.

 

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