Freedom and Leela are international Mantra Chant singers, performers and recoding artists who sing Yoga Chants, Yoga mantras, yoga meditation Music Kirtan and Yoga Music at live concerts, Yoga Retreats and Yoga Centers.
What is Kirtan Mantra Music?
Kirtan
Chanting and Mantra Music is an intricate combination of sound, mantras,
'shabads', music, rhythm and breath used to create a state of inner
meditative
awareness. Through devotional and expressive song, the singer and
listener
transcend, experiencing a state of mindfulness, creating a space of open
heartedness toward humanity.
Spiritual music has taken
many turns in its expressive form over the centuries and today the style
and
format continues to evolve with the "trends" of the time.
Nevertheless, Kirtan, Mantra yoga music, Bhakti Yoga sung from the heart
will
penetrate any soul when the singer has connected with their inner self.
How
to Study Kirtan, Chanting, Mantras and Music for Yoga
The
three components Kirtan and Mantra singing - sound, breath and music -
must be fully balanced to create the serene tranquility of Kirtan and
inner
journeying. A study in the proper pronunciation, phrasing and sounding
of
mantras is paramount. The words must not only be pronounced phonetically
correct, but one should also memorize and understand the lyrics prior to
singing.
Singing
requires that the body and mind be fully relaxed so the true feeling of
the
individual may project the essence and mood of the words. An
understanding of
proper breathing techniques along with a meditative mind state is
helpful. It
is recommended that a study with a vocal instructor, proficient in voice
and
sound training, be undertaken.
The last and final
aspect is the incorporation of word and breath to music. Most
individuals make
this the first step and do not receive a strong foundation in the basics
of
Kirtan, failing to have a deep soul experience. One should begin with
the study
of rhythm prior to melodies. Whether one is going to play the harmonium
or sing
exclusively, it is necessary to know the basics of timing and rhythmic
patterns, known as 'taals'. Next begins the study of vocal technique and
the
study of pitch, scales and 'ragas'. As one progresses, the voice, sound,
and
shabads are coordinated with melodies and rhythm, creating a smooth
blend of
music known as Kirtan.
Contact us to book a program, for promotional materials and recording samples. Telephone; (604) 759 0989 info@FREEDOMandLEELA.com
