Deep Night of the soul

Beginning its journey as a seed in the cold, dark bottom of the pond, the lotus flower sends out shoots that rise through the water towards the surface, and slowly emerge toward the light, opening out of the water as a beautiful pink, white and gold petals, perfect and whole. A movement from darkness to light, from closed bud to open flower. Since ancient times the rising lotus has been a symbol of transformation, spiritual growth and inspiration.

This track was produced in multiple locations around the world and features Ayla Schafer and Susie Ro on vocals, alongside Renato Anesi from Brazil, Sanju Sahai from India, Antonio Moscato and Ilaria Gianfagna from Italy, and George Fogle from the UK. Adrian plays shakuhachi, harmonium and percussion.

““The lotus flower is a poignant reminder that we can flourish in spite of, or maybe even because of, darkness and struggle. Just like the lotus we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

Deep Night of The Soul

Duration – 6.42

• Music & words by Adrian Freedman
• Produced by Adrian Freedman
• Mixed by Nils Olav
• Mastered by Morgan Nicolaysen
• Cover Painting: Clive Hedger
• Graphic Design:  Emanuela Belovarski
• Released by Nixi Music, Oslo

Musicians

• Adrian Freedman – vocals, shakuhachi, harmonium, percussion
• Ayla Schafer – vocals
• Susie Ro – backing vocals
• Renato Anesi – guitar
• Ilaria Gianfagna – violin
• Antonio Moscato – bass
• George Fogel – keyboards