Shamaneya

An album of songs composed and sung by Shelley Snow, eight of wich are in an original language, "This language sets the listener free from the limits imposed by specific meanings, and is meant to be evocative in a poetic sense. The words and sounds I have created have no linguistic translation.
 
My deepest thanks to Robert Coxon, without whose superb talent, support and incredible generosity this album would not have been possible.
 
To Karl Berger, who helped me develop as a composer, to Stephen, for his unfailing support and encouragement, and to Christopher Smith, Barney Beninger, Jay Cardinale, Roger Jay, Philip Ambrose and Lina.
 
Produced by Shelley snow and Robert Coxon
Engineered by Barney Beninger at Studio Fast forward, Montreal
and Robert Langois at Studio 270, Montreal
Cover Photos by Reflexion and Jean-Michel Gauthier
(© Jean-Michel Gauthier 1997 All rights reserved)
Graphic Design by Gio D'Amico.
 
All songs are composed and sung by Shelley Snow
 
1. The Streaming Heart
Lyrics: Shelley Snow
Arrangement: Shelley Snow and Christopher Smith
Musicians: Sophie Laville, violin, John Rudell, percussion
 
2. Shamaneya
Lyrics: Shelley Snow
Arrangement: Robert Coxon and Shelley Snow
Musicians: Gary Schwartz, guitar, Fabiano, percussion
 
3. Echoes of the Ancient Ones
Lyrics: Shelley Snow
Arrangement: Robert Coxon and Shelley Snow
Musicians: Peng Ling, violin, Shelley Snow, flute
 
4. Dance of the Mountain Spirits
Lyrics: Shelley Snow
Arrangement: Robert Coxon and Shelley Snow
Musicians: Shelley Snow, flutes, Fabiano, percussion
 
5. Cathedral Skies
Lyrics (Latin): Phillip Ambrose
Arrangement: Christopher Smith and Shelley Snow
Musicians: Sophie Laville, violin, Shelley Snow, flute
 
6. A Mother's Cry for the Earth
Lyrics: Shelley Snow
Arrangement: Robert Coxon, Christopher Smith and Shelley Snow
Musicians: Guitar, Gary Schwartz, John Rudell, percussion
 
7. Emerging Goddess
Lyrics: Shelley Snow
Arrangement: Shelley Snow and Christopher Smith
Musicians: Peter Mika, piano, John Rudell, percussion
 
8. In a Dream
Lyrics: (English) Shelley Snow and Roger Jay
Arrangment: Shelley Snow and Christopher Smith
Musicians: Gary Schwartz, guitars, John Rudell, percussion, Shelley Snow, flute, Sophie Laville, violin
 
9. Latifah
Lyrics: Shelley Snow
Arrangment: Shelley Snow and Christopher Smith
Musicians: Shelley Snow, flute, John Rudell, percussion
 
10. Spread Your Wings and Fly
Composition and Lyrics: Shelley Snow
Arrangment: Shelley Snow and Christopher Smith
Musicians: Peter Mika, piano, Shelley Snow, flute