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Darkness to Light (single)
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Darkness to Light is an ancient Sanskrit prayer set in a transcendent soundscape of rich vocals, heart-opening cello, and sublime acoustic guitar. Meditative music for movement, bodywork, and relaxation. Deeply peaceful, it is a call for release into the highest expression of the light.
- Darkness To Light
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Artist: Shantala
Music composed by Heather Wertheimer
Sanskrit lyrics: Traditional
Track length: 5:42
Credits
Heather Wertheimer: Vocals, acoustic guitar
Benjy Wertheimer: Keyboards, backing vocals
Todd Boston: Acoustic guitar
Jami Sieber: Cello
Tina Malia: Vocals
Jared May: Bass
Executive Producer: Benjy Wertheimer
Produced, recorded, and mixed by Benjy Wertheimer at Wolf Cub Studios, Portland, OR USA
Arranged by Benjy and Heather Wertheimer
Vocal production for Heather’s voice by Tina Malia
Mastering by Todd Boston, Spatial Sound Studios, Portland, OR USA
Graphic design: Michael Longstaff
Lyrics and translation for Soma Pavamana Abhyaroha Mantra
OM ASATO MA SAD GAMAYA
TAMASO MA JYOTIR GAMAYA
MRITYOR MA AMRITAM GAMAYA
Translation:
Lead me from the unreal to the highest reality,
From darkness to light,
From death to the nectar of immortality
From Brhadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28
Darkness to Light (single)

$ 0.95
Available as a .wav download✱ only. Read instructions below.
Darkness to Light is an ancient Sanskrit prayer set in a transcendent soundscape of rich vocals, heart-opening cello, and sublime acoustic guitar. Meditative music for movement, bodywork, and relaxation. Deeply peaceful, it is a call for release into the highest expression of the light.
- Darkness To Light
Download lyrics, notes, etc:
Artist: Shantala
Music composed by Heather Wertheimer
Sanskrit lyrics: Traditional
Track length: 5:42
Credits
Heather Wertheimer: Vocals, acoustic guitar
Benjy Wertheimer: Keyboards, backing vocals
Todd Boston: Acoustic guitar
Jami Sieber: Cello
Tina Malia: Vocals
Jared May: Bass
Executive Producer: Benjy Wertheimer
Produced, recorded, and mixed by Benjy Wertheimer at Wolf Cub Studios, Portland, OR USA
Arranged by Benjy and Heather Wertheimer
Vocal production for Heather’s voice by Tina Malia
Mastering by Todd Boston, Spatial Sound Studios, Portland, OR USA
Graphic design: Michael Longstaff
Lyrics and translation for Soma Pavamana Abhyaroha Mantra
OM ASATO MA SAD GAMAYA
TAMASO MA JYOTIR GAMAYA
MRITYOR MA AMRITAM GAMAYA
Translation:
Lead me from the unreal to the highest reality,
From darkness to light,
From death to the nectar of immortality
From Brhadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28
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