Marina Raye CD - Keepers of the Light

Keepers of the Light (CD) by Marina Raye

Review of Keepers of the Light

“To call Marina Raye’s flute playing “soulful” is an understatement; few artists are as skilled at creating the sort of haunting, inherently spiritual reverie that Raye immerses her listeners in.  The tones and timbres that her flute takes on often feel more like emotions or moods — dreamy with a tinge of melancholy, simple on the surface yet complex when you listen harder.  Keepers of the Light finds Raye once again venturing into the heart of the natural world; her flute woven into a sublime tapestry that also includes the viola and harmonic drones of Dr. Harold Grandstaff Moses.  The music is soft with a wandering, atmospheric quality that is meditative, deeply relaxing and ideal for massage.”
Dan Cowan, Music Design In Review.

1. Keepers of the Light 9:41
2. Light Dancing 10:43
3. Celebration of Light 10:34
4. Spirit of Peace 9:10
5. Harmony of Light 10:35
6. Light of the World 10:20

Total Playing Time 61:03

The Story of Keepers of the Light

Keepers of the Light features my flutes with guest artist Dr. Harold Grandstaff Moses playing his soulful viola and sacred harmonic overtones. I first heard Harold play at an international trade show in Denver thirteen years ago. I was deeply moved by the depth of emotion he expressed through his beautiful music and knew then that someday he would be the guest artist on one of my CDs.

The flute and viola float on luminous harmonic overtones especially created by Harold to enhance the healing qualities of this music. Harold has stated, “I am honoured to create these sacred overtone arrays to match Marina’s uniquely expressive flutes. Each Harmonic Drone™ provides both a firm grounding and a shimmering upward energy allowing this music to fly between Heaven and Earth.”

Keepers of the Light is dedicated in loving memory of two very dear friends: Alan Scherr and his thirteen-year old daughter, Naomi, who were killed by terrorists in Mumbai, India, in November, 2008.

It is my heartfelt wish that Keepers of the Light serve as an instrument for the healing of humanity. May it inspire and lighten your journey.