Where there is love…
I recently finished composing the last piece for the marriage CD that I am working on. I am thrilled about it as it will be a combination of three quotations in one song. It consists of a short passage from Abdu’l-Baha on love (which I have included as the ‘Thought of the day’ below), an Apache (Native American) wedding blessing and a quotation about love from Henri Matisse. The three quotes are intertwined in one piece and sung together in parts. The next step of the project will be recording these pieces professionally. In addition to the CD, the package will include a lovely booklet of quotations on love and marriage from different sources. Both the CD and the booklet come in a beautiful Chinese silk package which is intended to be given as gifts to couples at weddings or visiting a friend’s home. I can’t wait for you to see and hear it. If you have any thoughts for a title for a marriage CD, please let me know.
Thought of the Day:
“Where there is love, nothing is too much trouble and there is always time.”
March 29th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Beautiful! I thought Celestial Doves would sound awesome as a title for a CD about marriage. Just an idea. :-) Hugs hugs! :-)
March 29th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Oh, oh, got another one! Two Doves? :-)
March 29th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Thanks Sam! These are great titles – thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to sing one of the pieces from the CD at your blessed wedding in less than a week! :)
March 30th, 2008 at 9:17 am
I like…Where there is Love….as a title. Otherwise I was trying to think what two words exemplify Baha’i marriage.
Maybe…. Sacred Matrimony…..many people have lost sight that marriage is a sacred institution.
I have a seeker getting married in October. I’d love to offer this CD to her. This will be an important source for those seeking to get married.
I hope the making of the CD goes smoothly.
Sincerely, Anna
March 30th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Are you writing music for any of the Baha’i marriage prayers? Love, Anna
March 30th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Dear Ann,
Thank you for your contribution for titles for the marriage CD. I’m excited to receive your responses. We haven’t yet set a goal for the finished product but we’ll keep you updated (if it’s not ready by October, you can always give it to your friend after they’re married). :)
I have composed music to the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha on the theme of marriage. The passage begins, “Wherefore, wed thou, in the heaven of Thy mercy these two birds of the nest of Thy love…” The CD also includes the prayer for husbands and for handmaidens. I have written more about it on a previous blog entitled, “Perseverence Pays Off”. You can view it at: http://www.elikamahony.com/blog/2008/03/07/perseverance-pays-off/
Lovely to hear from you :)
April 1st, 2008 at 6:35 am
my dear one Elly
well done! congrats! I wish i were there to hear your new comps… Dying to hear them. how about just Blessed be your Marriage. or My your marriage be blessed with these Words. or just Words on Marriage. i will think more.
love always je
August 10th, 2008 at 1:09 am
[...] I also look forward to sharing my new CD on the theme of marriage which I plan to release in January 2009! You can read more about it here. [...]
August 12th, 2008 at 7:12 am
Hi Love Elly
I start almost every day with your music and prayers and it gives me such a cocoon of protection. i know the marriage CD will be such a blessing to young and old couples. Good luck and happy that it is almost done!
August 12th, 2008 at 7:13 am
As for the name how about “Rose of Love” with the beautiful red roses that you have displayed here?
August 12th, 2008 at 7:15 am
And you may include the hidden Word:
Plant naught but the rose of Love?!
August 13th, 2008 at 12:52 am
We’re now thinking of the name ‘Birds of Love’ but I like your suggestion too Jalehjoon. :)
September 11th, 2008 at 7:57 am
[...] was just finishing up one of the new pieces for the CD called ‘Where there is love‘ so we set a goal of finishing it in time for the wedding (we only had 2-3 weeks). He made a [...]
January 26th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Hi Elika,
My eldest son is getting married next month and I would love to get a copy of your cd. Our family are Baha’is but my son’s fiance is not a Baha’i and it would be great to include some quotations on love and marriage that are from other sources as well as the Baha’i prayers and writings. They will only be having a Baha’i wedding ceremony even though his fiance is from a Buddhist background.
Warm regards
Cheryle
January 26th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Hi Cheryle,
Thanks for stopping by. You can download the music on itunes and amazon.com. You can click on the links at: http://www.elikamahony.com/blog/2009/01/23/birds-of-love-has-arrived/