Time to open Love's Door!
Love's Door, an album of devotional chants, has been my ongoing labor of love. I began work on the project in 2007, recording several tracks in John McDowell's studio in upstate New York, including a duet with my friend Krishna Das. Nearly 10 years later I'm committed to bringing this recording to life, with eleven original kirtan tracks and guest musician support including: a second duet with Krishna Das, instrumental contributions by Steve Gorn, Arjun Bruggeman, John McDowell, Terrence Pompey, Jesse Kotansky, and Nina Rao, guest vocals by Devadas Labrecque, Nina Rao and Janaki Kagel and a response choir full of many, many wonderful kirtan friends...but I can't make that final walk through the Door without your support!
Your Help & My Gratitude
The practice of chant and kirtan brings gifts that are way beyond anything that can be raised on Indiegogo, but still, creating a kirtan album that I feel good about offering to you all costs lots of money...more than I have in the bank! I want very much to bring Love's Door into the world and I simply can't do that without your help to cover the expenses of recording, mixing, mastering, musicians, and of course packaging/presentation and production of the physical CD and the download; your generous support will go to fund all of these. In return, of course, there will be the completed double album! And also, we've put together some pretty cool gifts and incentives, listed to the right.
A Little Bit About Me:
I've been singing in choirs, bands, and as a performing songwriter all through my life, but these days I love most and best to chant the Sanskrit Divine Names and feel lucky and blessed to be able to center my days around this subtle, profound practice. I regularly lead kirtan in New York City—my childhood hometown—and beyond, and I've had the lucky joy of singing in Krishna Das’ Posse, live and on his recordings, for many years. I've also been featured in response vocals on a number of other chant recordings. Alongside my kirtan schedule, I stay busy teaching harmonium and with my therapeutic massage practice in the New York metropolitan area.
A CD of my original music, Road Songs, was produced in 2003 by Bonnie Hayes and is available online (and as an incentive!).
Open The Door to Others...
Help get the word out and let your friends, family, and community know about the campaign by clicking on the Twitter, Facebook, and the other sharing tools at the top of this page (next to the "Back It!" button). You can also contact me at shyamachapin@gmail.com to set up a fundraising kirtan at your local yoga studio or other venue. Thank you so much for your interest and support...now let's get this album made! Support Love's Door Today!