- Friday, June 27, 2008 - 21:
Alma Paradiso 2007
Where does your soul want to go...
"We are the music-makers and we are the dreamers of dreams"
In the most primal sense, mankind has been gathering under the auspices of ritual and celebration since man first learned to move. In this scared tradition, we close our eyes and give ourselves over completely to the divine pulse. A rhythm to the universe. This transcendent beat is evident in all things, and is the foundation on which the symphony of our lives comes to glorious fruition. In the presence of family, friends, and kindred spirits, this simple song becomes deafening and unstoppable. We as a family and community are the stewards of this ancient rite. It is put to us to carry forth the tradition of the most basic form of celebration and gratitude.
Like something from a vision, a beach of pure white sand materializes in Mexico. Regardless of participating in the celebration last year or hearing the tales told by others, we have been drawn to this place where earth meets water and water meets sky. Once there, we find our thoughts becomes something like the cool ocean breeze that washes away the burdens we place on our minds. We find that our breath becomes something like the cycle of the waves. It's pace calm and measured with a playful or even joyous swell. We find the seemingly distant cadence of a tribal drum becomes something like our heartbeat. A sonic reference to an ancient fable whose next chapter is to be written by us. In this place. At this time.
It is this sensation that re-awakens the Paradise Soul.
Join us once more as we journey southward to another magical destination. A beach flung far from any static reality where the silver sheen of a moon-kissed ocean breaks against a wind-swept shore. The finest musical mystics have assembled to guide us through a practice as old as the sea. Gather amongst your friends and family and release the infinite potential of your spirit.
