LIVE2love

by Shantala

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1.
Jai Gurudev 11:00
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Invocation: Brahmanandam Parama Sukhadam Kevalam Jnana Murtim Dvandavatitam Gagana Sadresam Tat Tvam Asyadi Laksyam Ekam Nityam Vimalam Acalam Sarvadi Saksi Bhutam Bhavatitam Triguna Rahitam Sadgurum Tam Namami Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Translation by Manorama: OM. Salutations to the Sad-Guru, who is the embodiment of the Bliss of Brahman and the bestower of complete happiness, who is one-without-a-second, the embodiment of knowledge and beyond duality, who is indicated by such Vedic statements as ‘Thou Art That,’ who is one, eternal, pure, immovable, the witness, beyond being and becoming and beyond the three Gunas (qualities of Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas) Jai Gurudev, Gurudev Gurudev Jai Gurudev, Gurudev, Gurudev Translation: Praise and victory to the beloved teacher, to the universal source of awakening
2.
Soul of the World 18:07
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Paranandamrtamaye drsto ‘pi jagadatmani Tvayi sparsarase ‘tyantatarasutkanthito ‘smi te Having seen you, the soul of the world, Made of the nectar of the highest bliss, Even now do I more intensely long For the ecstasy of your touch, For the ecstasy of your touch Shambho Shankara Namah Shivaya Samba Sadashiva Namah Shivaya Shiva Shambho, Shiva Shambho Hara Hara Hara Hara Hara Mahadeva Hara Hara Hara Hara Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya, Om Namah Shivaya Translation: I bow to the benevolent One who is the cause of happiness I bow to the eternal One, attended by the Goddess, The gracious One who confers happiness Praise to the One who captivates, The great God who encompasses all I bow to the auspicious One
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Shiva Panchakshara 10:27
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Namah Shivaya Tasmai NA Kaaraaya Namah Shivaya Tasmai MA Kaaraaya Namah Shivaya Tasmai SHI Kaaraaya Namah Shivaya Tasmai VA Kaaraaya Namah Shivaya Tasmai YA Kaaraaya Namah Shivaya Om Translation: I bow to the benevolent, auspicious God Shiva and to each syllable of Lord Shiva’s great mantra
4.
Shri Krishna 10:52
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Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare Radhe, Radhe, Radhe, Radhe! Radhe Radhe Govinda Govinda Jaya Jaya, Gopala Jaya Jaya Translation: Praise to the auspicious Lord Krishna, who is the Supreme Being and preserver of the universe To the young Lord of the cows who is the destroyer of the demon Mura To Radha, the beloved of Krishna, the embodiment of spiritual love Praise and victory to the young Lord, to the divine baby Krishna, shepherd of the cows
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Narayana 17:35
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Om Namo Narayana Narayana Om, Narayana Om Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare Translation: I bow to Lord Narayana, preserver of the universe, who is a resting place for all living beings Oh my Lord! Oh Krishna! Oh Rama! Oh energy of the Lord! Oh Mother Hara! Kindly engage me in your loving service
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Govindam 08:27
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Chorus: Govindam adi purusham tam aham bhajami Govindam adi purusham tam aham bhajami Govindam adi purusham 1. Venum kvanantam aravinda dalayataksham Barhavatamsam asitambuda sundarangam Kandarpa koti kamaniya vishesha shobham 2. Angani yasya sakalendriya vrtti manti Pashyanti panti kalyanti chiram jaganti Ananda chinmaya sad ujjvala vigrahasya Translation: I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, who is adept in playing on His flute With blooming eyes like lotus petals, His head decked with peacock feathers, The figure of beauty tinged with the hue of blue clouds, His unique loveliness charming millions of cupids I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, Whose transcendental form is full of bliss, truth, substantiality, And is thus full of the most dazzling splendor Each of the limbs of that transcendental figure possesses in Himself, The full-fledged functions of all the organs, And eternally sees, maintains, and manifests the infinite universes, Both spiritual and mundane

about

Shantala’s second live recording captures the beauty, power, and devotion of their live kirtan experience. It features a wide range of moods and tempos, from gentle to fierce, bringing the listener on a devotional journey through every color of the heart.

The chants on this album are songs we’ve been singing on tour during the last few years. Each one has a special place in our hearts, and we’ve wanted to share recordings of them with you for a long time. We hope you enjoy singing along!

Benjy and Heather Wertheimer are joined on this recording by extraordinary musicians including Steve Gorn on bansuri flute, Bibi McGill on electric guitar, Jared May and Greg Barnett on bass, David Trasoff on sarode, vocalists Gina Sala, Sarah Maines, Sean Frenette, Parvati Pascale LaPoint, and many others.

The story of this live album began in 2017 in Portland, OR. We arranged a tour of the Pacific NW with an incredible band, and our friend Curtis Kidwell filmed two of the events and created our most successful video so far, Govindam Adi Purusham. We finished recording in November 2019 with a live event in Rochester, NY. When the COVID-19 pandemic ended our touring in 2020, we finally found the time to stay home and finish this project with mixing assistance from our friend, the masterful audio engineer, Frank Stearns. We added additional vocals to the chorus with the help of many fine singers.

credits

released September 11, 2020

Benjy Wertheimer: Vocals, tabla, esraj, cajon, keyboards, percussion
Heather Wertheimer: Vocals, guitar, harmonium
Bibi McGill: Electric guitar on 1, 2, 4, 6
David Trasoff: Sarode on 3
Greg Barnett: Bass on 2, 3, guitar on 2, vocals
Jared May: Bass on 1, 4, 5, 6
Steve Gorn: Clarinet and bansuri bamboo flute

Backing vocals
Curt Rosengren: 5
Gina Sala: 3, 5
Greg Barnett: 2, 3
Luna Marcus: 6
Michael Steen: 1-6
Parvati Pascale LaPoint: 1-5
Sarah Maines: 1-6
Sean Frenette: 1-5
Signa Cheney: 1

Special chorus
Alejandro Florez Ramos
Austin Daniel
Beth Noelle
Jen Vitale
Michael Stirling
Zoe Kian Santos

Production
Executive Producer: Benjy Wertheimer
Recorded and produced by Benjy Wertheimer
Mixing by Benjy Wertheimer and Frank Stearns
Mastering by Benjy Wertheimer and Frank Stearns
Graphic design by Parvati Pascale LaPoint
Recorded in Portland OR, Rochester NY, Olympia WA, Seattle WA, and Eugene OR

Special thanks to:
• All of the many musicians!
• Frank Stearns
• Parvati Pascale and Doug LaPoint
• Curtis Kidwell of Bullseye Media
• Constantina Rhodes
• Gaura Vani
• Tosha and Jasper, the dogs that brighten our lives

Many thanks to the hosts and venues where we recorded:
• Larry Kaplowitz and Saraha Nyingma Buddhist Institute of Eugene, OR
• Ruth Knight, Swami Prakashananda, and the entire community at The Movement Center in Portland, OR, which closed in 2019
• Ronny Temple and Unity of Olympia, Olympia, WA
• Eric O’Del at Amazing Grace Spiritual Center, Seattle WA
• Craig Bullock and Vickijo Campanaro at The Assisi Institute, Rochester, NY

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Shantala Portland, Oregon

Benjy and Heather Wertheimer have been leading kirtan worldwide since 2001 as the duo Shantala. Known for their special gift of bringing the audience into a vast and loving experience through their unique blend of exquisite voices with instruments of India and the West, they create music with beauty, passion, and reverence. ... more

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