“Suddenly in the midst of Agu’s bowls and Jami’s bow I remembered tenderness and time and breathing and friendship and voluptuous space between doings, and caring and generosity and waking up from the nightmare…Thank you for the gentle and fierce infusion of this blessing. This remembering.” -Kim Rosen, poet, author of Saved by a Poem: The Transformative Power of Words "Agu's inaugural recording is revelatory. On first listen, it's readily apparent that this CD was born from a love of the healing qualities of sound and the creation of a fulfilling and heartfelt sonic experience. The spaciousness and depth of the recording is extraordinary, and there is a visceral sense of the tactile, resonant acoustic qualities of mallet, bowl, string, and bow. This is the sound of love." -Keith Carlson R.N., career coach, author Reach In is dedicated to all children, who are our gifts of today and promises of tomorrow. Reach back pull them forward Reach down lift them up Reach out bring them in Reach in for the love that you can give -Chant by Agu and Jami Sieber Some of you know that I worked as an educator in the public schools for over 20 years. Serving young people is my life's work. I began using singing bowls with my students as a way to center and ground. My intention was to help open their ears to something new through listening – to the silence, to the ringing, to the vibrations that went out beyond the hitting of the bowl. They absolutely loved it! Many times during the day, we invited the singing bowls to sound-out as we tuned-in. This practice offered us a collective and personal moment out of time from the stresses and distractions all around us. Together we learned that the resonating harmonics and vibrations created by the singing bowls affect us all deeply and differently. When I began envisioning Reach In, I saw it as a central ingredient in ceremony and celebration and as a practice in making and propagating beauty. The sound patterns are set up to be engaging, gentle, and hypnotic; they can also be dynamic and intense. I imagine the music evolving like a shifting aural kaleidoscope, offering devotional space for the heart. Reach In reveals a rich, contemplative acoustic sound of uninterrupted beauty. Try listening beyond your hearing to this symphony of singing bowls, bells, and cello. May the free-floating sounds resonate within you and take you to a place of peaceful mind. Enjoy! Features Jami Sieber on acoustic cello. Musicians: Agu: Korean singing bowl, Himalayan singing bowls, temple bell and tingsha cymbals, American meditation bell and chimes Jami Sieber: acoustic cello (3,6) Eve Irene Sanchez: vocal and singing bowl (7)