This piece has two opposing sets of lyrics. One is an ancient Tibetan Buddhist mantra, chanted over and over so as to lead the mind into a relaxed state of being. The other is a series of intriguing thoughts (from the poem Breathing, by Naomi Beth Wakan) that interrupt the focus, causing the mind to wander in and out of the meditation three times before the mantra finally prevails. At the end, the singers sustain an “om” for as long as their breath holds out. Truly awesome. Enjoy!
Sheet Music available at Cypress Choral Music
https://cypresschoral.com/composers/judy-specht/
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