Human impact on the life of this planet has reached a critical level. We have denuded forests, polluted the air and surface and ground water, poisoned coral reefs and driven uncounted species into extinction. This is largely due to a predominantly western ideological mindset that sees anything that is not "human" as being a inanimate resource to be exploited.
Our tribal ancestors (from virtually all traditions) saw the earth as a living thing. In most cases, our ancient grandmothers and grandfathers embraced a spirituality that in modern times is called "animism"; the belief that spiritual energy permeates every aspect of creation. They embraced a dualist spirituality that expressed the need for balance between "Father Sky" and "Mother Earth", and indeed considered life to be the fruit of the marriage between the two.
The tracks on this collection are all instrumental and are meant to be a "soundtrack" to the emergence, maturing and marriage of Mother Earth (Gaia) to her lover, Father Sky. I chose the name "Gaia" (Greek) because it is easily recognized, but it could just as well have been titled "Song for Uncee Maka" (Lakota) or "Hymn for Weshimoneto" (Shawandase). The name is not as important as the concept. That being: the earth we inhabit is, both practically and mystically, our Mother, and is due our respect and affection.
Hymn For Gaia
1. Once She Was A Maiden Fair
2. Spiral Dance
3. Gestation
4. Awakening
5. Discovery
6. Contemplation
7. Blossom
8. Into The Shadow
9. Frolic
10. Passion And Embrace
11. Processional