Narayan & Janet
All Bliss
The life paths of Narayan and Janet have led them to be musicians, their spiritual paths have moved them to offer their music in service to humanity and nature. The result they call "Music for Awakening". All Bliss is an eclectic, exciting palette of rock, pop, jazz and world music styles. "Get Together" is a fresh version of the Youngbloods classic hit. "Peace and Joy," a tribute to John Lennon, echoes the sound of the Beatles. "Soul Song" and "Walking in the Bliss" are structured like chants, using repetition and a hypnotic beat to induce an uplifted trance state. "Shivaya" is literally adapted from a powerful Sanskrit chant. "Be Yourself" is a song with a pop feel and a non-conformist message, while "Mostly Love" evokes the smooth style of the Nigerian jazz singer Sad. The lyrics for the re-flective "Always Near" are adapted from a poem by the Indian teacher Yogananda. "I believe all music is spiritual," says Narayan. "and these songs are infused with the realism of our shared spiritual journey."