09-19-19 Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #366
Today on Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #366, the Gaea Star Band spin a series of magical improvisations and songs by Mariam Massaro with Mariam on vocals, native flute, acoustic guitar, dulcimer and ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and native drums. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts on a beautiful September day, today’s show begins in mesmerizing fashion with the mystical “The Flame Of Truth”, a gorgeous meditation from Mariam. From a bluesy first section driven by Mariam’s ukulele and Bob’s jazzy piano, we move into an extended call-and-response section between Mariam’s plaintive native flute and vocals over a rock steady rhythm from Craig and Bob’s left hand. “Angels On My Mind” is a lovely folk-like ballad driven by imaginative, ever-unfurling piano from Bob and featuring an exquisite melody from Mariam. Following the extended soul coda “Oh The Winds Of Change” we move into the epic “Let’s Live In Peace”, a mysterious and deeply positive prayer supported with fine, detailed work from the whole band. “Healed By The Rain” is a gorgeous, minimalist piece, half sunlight, half moonlight and “Absolutely Superincredible Earth” is built on a lush, mesmerizing eastern motif from Bob and features mermaid tales from Mariam. “Let’s Rise Above (Faeries In The Forest)” is a fine, mystical folk song from Mariam to close today’s show.
Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com
