Name: Skies Above Skies by Constance Demby
Brand: Constance Demby
SKU: 015882007429
Price: 6.93 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (49 reviews)

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Om Mani Padme Hum View on Youtube

09:57

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Endless View on Youtube

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Peace of God View on Youtube

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El Mie View on Youtube

08:09

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St Francis Prayer View on Youtube

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Constance Demby, the "queen of symphonic spacemusic," draws from an international palette of musical mysticism on this 1978 spiritual album. Meditative drones from twanging tamboura, noble organ chords, shimmering waves of the hammered dulcimer, and cello overtones overlap to create sonic tapestries, heady settings for seven chants and prayers sung by Demby. The Tibetan chant "Om Mani Padme Hum" offers intoxicating layers upon layers of sounds and voices. The Chinese-flavored "Peace of God," with lyrics by Annie Besant, dances suspensefully between the flittering of the hammered dulcimer and the deeply resonant twang of the Chinese cheng (a koto-like instrument). The Chinese mode is employed again on "El Mie." The "St. Francis Prayer" brings words above the plateaus of the hammered dulcimer. The devotional "Sant Ji" brings in just a touch of synthesizer sweetening to create expansive vistas of heaven; listening is almost like flying. The multi-instrumental Demby plays all the instruments and sings, and the sonic effects are quite an achievement for the synthesizer and overdubbing technology of the time. What makes Skies Above Skies so enduring is Demby's sensitivity toward the "live" sonic vibrations of her voice and instruments and her alignment with the sentiments of the holy prayers. It is like the nectar of profound innocence.
© Carol Wright /TiVo

1. Om Mani Padme Hum

by Constance Demby

Primary Artist: Constance Demby; Main Performer
Composer: Constance Demby; Composer

2. Endless

by Constance Demby

Primary Artist: Constance Demby; Main Performer
Composer: Constance Demby; Composer

3. Peace of God

by Constance Demby

Primary Artist: Constance Demby; Main Performer
Composer: Constance Demby; Composer

4. El Mie

by Constance Demby

Primary Artist: Constance Demby; Main Performer
Composer: Constance Demby; Composer

5. St Francis Prayer

by Constance Demby

Primary Artist: Constance Demby; Main Performer
Composer: Constance Demby; Composer

6. Sant Ji

by Constance Demby

Primary Artist: Constance Demby; Main Performer
Composer: Constance Demby; Composer

7. God Is

by Constance Demby

Primary Artist: Constance Demby; Main Performer
Composer: Constance Demby; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

7 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

58 minutes and 10 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Relaxation, Ambient, New Age, Comedy, Other, Vocal, Contemporary Instrumental

Label

Sound Currents

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1987

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

15882007429

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Skies Above Skies

1. Om Mani Padme Hum

2. Endless

3. Peace of God

4. El Mie

5. St Francis Prayer

6. Sant Ji

7. God Is

Technical Specifications

Skies Above Skies

Product information

Release options

1. Om Mani Padme Hum

2. Endless

3. Peace of God

4. El Mie

5. St Francis Prayer

6. Sant Ji

7. God Is

Technical Specifications