Chalice of Holy Fireâfeatures music and chant inspired by the ancient Kaballah tradition, using mantra and sacred sounds to awaken the divine blueprint within and illuminate our Holy Fire. Awakenings Collection Volume I is the first in a series of new releases, each with a unique cultural theme. This CD has re-mastered selections from five of Aniâs previous recordings and features harp, rich vocal layering, violin, flute, gong and drum. The listener may sing along, as these mantras contain seed syllables or bijas that act as keys to open doorways of conscious awakening and well-being. Here is a very brief description of the meaning of each of the mantras chosen for this collection:
Ha ShemâMother of all names, the living emanation of divine essence. Shemah: Listen to the calling.
El ShaddaiâProtector, divine architect, luminous potentiality. Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh: I am that I am.
Bnai ElohimâBrother and sisterhood of Light, angelic community serving the higher vision for humanity.
Kodoishâ(Kodoish 3x, Adonai Tsebayoth) Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God. Salutation of the messengers.
Aramaic Lordâs PrayerâAbwoon, birther of the cosmos, light and sound of creation, enter my holy kingdom within.
Ain SophâLimitless light, the foundation of all. Soph or Sophia is wisdom.
Sing Shekinah SingâYod He Vau He, the key syllables of creation form the foundation chant in this piece. Shekinah is the divine feminine presence. Poem inspired by 14th c Kashmiri poet Lala.
Ruach Ha KoideshâHoly spirit, holy breath. Descent of holy fire and the dove during the baptism.
JeshurunâHumanity united, working together with music and prayer to rise above chaos and limitation.
Lux LucetâLatin from the Gospel of John:Â Lux Lucet in Tenebris, the Light shineth in the darkness. Recorded in Church of St. Sebastian, Camapagne sur Aude, France.
Eloha ElohimâThe living Gods. EL and AL are the root syllables for God in Hebrew and Arabic.
Mariam MariaâMariam Maria Sophia Ain SophâAgape (Mysterioi) Theou, Agape (Mysterioi) Christu: Mother of infinite light and wisdom; Love of God, love of Christ; Mystery of Love, mystery of Christ)
Eloha UmmaâWorld Mother, soul of the world. The ever-burning flame of  life within all life.
Sophia-Chokmah InvocationâSophia-Chokmah is wisdom. Recorded in Notre Dame de Marceille, Limoux, France.
Short clips from each track:
01 Ha Shem

The Muses:
Ani Williamsâharp, vocals, gong, bells. Tina Reichowâpercussion. John Dumasâ flutes, clay whistles, didjeridu. Stephen SenâGerniâmandolin and violin on all songs except âLux Lucetâ and âSophia-Chokmahâ which feature Alan Ames on violin. Fitzhugh Jenkinsâguitar on âMariam Mariaâ.
Cover Art: âCrown of Creationâ detail by Dvorah Curtis. The cup of Cosmic Fire or Holy Spirit is the crown in the Tree of Life, the Infinite coming into being and into matter. The two tetrahedra come together to form the star, the integration of  earth and spirit, human and divine, female and male. The chalice is receiving and generating the fire as a bridge to our higher source, the grail of divine illumination. It is received through the female line, the left hand. See Dvorah’s art at: www.dvorahcurtis.com Cover design by Ani Williams.
Music Credits: All music is composed by Ani Williams except  âMariam Mariaâ by Libia Taylor. Remastering at Star Track Studio, Cottonwood, Arizona. Music ©2015 Ani Williams.