CDs: Music & Poetry
Music, Poetry, Art have always been a connection among us. Their vibrations inspire, move, and carry healing energy into the far corners of the Soul, individually and collectively. To play with light and sound through art and music has always been delicious for me. And over the years, it has brought me deeper into connection with Divine Spirit, and over recent years, more fully with the Feminine Spirit of the Universe ~ the Heart and Womb of connection, creation, fire and passion.
Like women who sew quilts with every stitch a prayer, I began these past several years to move into a place where every note, every moment, every breath became more sacred. And it was in this place that I could feel more intensely Her ferocious protection of all that is vulnerable and fragile, Her range of passion, fire and love, and Her aching Heart in the disconnection from innocence, beauty, gentleness. This collection of music, art and poetry has been a soul container for this journey. May it enrich your lives as well.
Grateful ~ Jane
Acknowledgments for “Love and Passion” and “Saturday Night…” Recordings:
Lake Union Recording, David Loy/Engineer; studio work ~ Recommend Highly!
All Vocals and Acoustic Piano solos, Jane Bakken
Accompanying Acoustic Piano on vocals, David Loy ~ Recommend Highly!
Andrew Sengul: Photographs, Graphics and Layout for both CDs,
and website construction ~ Recommend Highly!
Mechanical Licensing/cover songs: Harry Fox Agency
Rosalind Creasy: Rose Photograph on “Saturday Night…” cover
Producer: Jane Bakken
NEW RELEASE! (c) 2008 Elegance Publishing/ASCAP $17
CD REVIEWS OF “LOVE AND PASSION…” AND “SATURDAY NIGHT OF THE SOUL…”
REVIEW BY: Susan Osborn/International Singer/Songwriter
www.susanosborn.com
“Thank you for sending me your beautiful offerings in song and poetry! Your voice is
simply gorgeous…so true and steady and lovely. So happy to know that you are
sharing these gifts with the world…”
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CHRISTMAS CD REVIEW BY:
Joe Shirley
Ambassador Mentor
Researcher, Event Coordinator
Coach, Writer
Professional Speaker
“Not sure what to expect, (never having met her in person), I put Jane’s Christmas CD, “I SEND YOU LOVE”, in to play. I turned around to go about my business, expecting to pay partial attention to the music in the background. Then this voice came out of the speakers, the voice of heaven, of love, of passion and caring all at once. I sat back down and listened to every note.
I have very, very high standards when it comes to music. Not much passes muster. I have worked (briefly) in the biz, have a sister with a great voice and several albums to her credit, and have produced an album myself, and I care very much about great sound and voice and music.
So I have an ear that listens for nuance, for honest presence and emotion, for artistry, and for skill in production. Jane’s Christmas album is beyond anything I have heard in a long time. I am impressed as hell and excited to think I might be meeting her at a Biznik event any time now. Bravo!”
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REVIEW BY: Rabbi Ted Falcon, Ph.D., and Ruth Neuwald Falcon
Rabbi for Bet Alef: An Inclusive Spiritual Synagogue
www.betalef.org
www.RabbiTedOnline.com
“Thank you so much for sharing your words and your voice with us…the love in your heart
is expressed in the warmth and gentle power of your voice. You do bring the beauty
and grace of Rumi and Hafiz into a modern world that sorely needs such gifts.”
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REVIEW BY: Nancy Rumble
Tingstad & Rumble
Grammy Award Winners
“It was such a gift to hear your new CD. It truly displays the versatility and creative range of your beautiful voice. The variety of music and arrangements leads the listeners on a wonderful jouney. Thank you so much for following your heart and fulfilling your dream!”
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REVIEW BY: Melissiah/International Vocal Coach and Founder of
Absolute Singing Mastery and BodySense
http://www.singingmastery.com
(New contact made following completion of CDs)
“Jane Bakken’s aptly titled “LOVE AND PASSION” presents a unique album of piano solos
and vocal solos, mostly acapella. Her incredible vocal style - light and delicate one moment
then deep and powerful the next - will transport you away on a haunting and emotional
journey. The album presents a refreshing take on some well-known classics, a few old
favorites, and a couple of surprises as well! Jane Bakken is truly in touch with the
spirit of music as a gift to inspire, move and heal.”
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REVIEW BY: Denise Linn
Best-Selling Author, Seminar Leader, “Soul Coach”
Published Author of books in more than 26 languages
http://www.DeniseLinn.com
“Wow…your voice is like liquid gold…thank you so much for sharing your passion.
I’m delighted to hear that you are doing concerts throughout the land!”
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GENERAL CD REVIEWS:
“Thank you for the fabulous CD…we appreciate your exploration of the loves and passions
from the different cultures…you are a shining light of love.”
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“I got chills listening to your demo! You sing beautifully and I really
love your voice! I can’t wait to own a signed copy of your CD!
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1. Within (Inner Realm) (play) 2. Isle of Innisfree (Celtic/hummed as Mother’s Lullabye; portion) 3. Lascia Ch’io Pianga (German composer/ Italian lyrics; v. 1) (play) 4. Nella Fantasia (Spanish composer/Italian lyrics; v. 1) 5. Soneto de Separacao (Portuguese; v. 1) 6. Alejate (Spanish; v. 1) (play) 7. A Quoi Ca Sert L’Amour (French) 8. La Vergine degli Angeli (Italian) 9. Pace, Pace, Mio Dio (Italian) 10. American in Paris (American; portion) 11. Heidenroslein (German; v. 1) (play) 12. Eternal (all things eternal) (play) 13. Every Breath/Sh’ma (Arabic/Hebrew) (play) 14. Rachmaninov Prelude, Op. 3, No. 2 (Russian) 15. Kiss Me Again (English; second half) 16. Si Tu Le Voulais (French) $17 |
“We are in a time on the planet where body, mind, spirit is shifting from doing the waltz with the yang energy leading to a more passionate and soulful tango with yin and yang, seen and unseen, mystical and pragmatic, heart and mind, inner and outer…learning to dance with seamless integration. And even though things get messy, and sweaty, with more than a few bruised toes in the process, these new dance steps are being remembered through our physical and soulful bodies in all areas ~ as humans, families, schools, churches and synagogues, corporations, all organizations, cities, political paradigms, countries and in all energy centers on the planet. This is the backdrop of paradigm shifts occurring at an ever-increasing rate of speed.”
Amore ~ Carmen Rose (poet’s pen name for Jane)
NEW RELEASE! (c) 2008 Elegance Publishing/ASCAP $ 17
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1. Audacious Lovers (play) 2. Original 3. Dawning of the Ages (play) 4. Pssst…It’s Me, God 5. Divine Electricity 6. Lovemaking on Planet Earth (play) 7. Remember (play) 8. Midwives of The Moon 9. The Divine Hunter 10. The Other Shoe… 11. Flirting (play) 12. Nothing to Be Fixed 13. Disconnection 14. Openings 15. Martini Morning 16. Seduced 17. Uncertainty 18. Checkmate! 19. Life at the Movies 20. Anonymous 21. Front Row Seat $17 |
Christmas CD: I Send You Love; DreamWalker Productions/Elegance Publishing/ASCAP $17
(CD Debut © 1999; Vocal CD by Jane Bakken)
A Collection of Originals and Christmas Favorites, Including “O Holy Night”And “Ave Maria”
“Passionate music from traditional carols to Jane’s soulful originals… a treasure for any music library… a true ‘gift of Christmas.” Moe McEndree, Film Producer
“It seems only fitting that this CD debut be at Christmas. The real-life analogies are many ~ the expectation, the preparation, the wise men and women, and their many gifts that have been a part of this soul birth. As we celebrate the birth of the Christ, and our love for one another, I send you this collection of originals and holiday favorites from my deepest soul. May its Spirit of Joy lift you this Christmas Season, and throughout the entire year!
Sending You Love, Jane
Acknowledgments for “I Send You Love” CD:
Recorded and Mixed at MSP Studios; Mike Strickland, Engineer ~ Recommend Highly!
Recording of Tracks 5 and 9, additional mixing and mastering:
The Garey Shelton Studio; Garey Shelton, Engineer ~ Recommend Highly!
All vocals, Jane Bakken; Acoustic Piano/Keyboards, Mike Strickland (except Track 10, Bakken)
Accompanying Musician Acknowledgments on CD Jacket ~ The finest musicians, all!
Background Vocal samples, Courtesy of Spectrasonics “Symphony of Voices”; CD-ROM Collection
Producer: Jane Bakken
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1. Winter Wonderland 2. Shine 3. We Talk About 4. I Send You Love (play) 5. Hosannah (play) 6. O Holy Night (play) 7. Ave Maria 8. Forever Love 9. Sweet L’il Jesus Boy (play) 10. In This Moment 11. Silent Night 12. A Christmas Medley (play) |
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