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SHIVA'S QUINTESSENCE COSMIC SURFER, Mooncow Records (MCR009)

Since my time as the lead singer of the original Quintessence during the late 1960's and early 1970's, I have developed a passionate and focused approach to writing music that addresses the relevant Geo-Political climate our global community is facing today. The music and message are seasoned with a bit of humor and satire, yet still maintain the general flavors of the original Quintessence (communal chanting and esoteric philosophical themes), hopefully inspiring us to transcend pervasive individual and political delusive fears and narrow mindsets, which often subliminally foster destructive agendas such as greed and aggression. I am optimistic that we can, as individuals and collectively, cure the dis-ease that is currently plaguing our Earth with positive thoughts and empowering actions. This music is my personal contribution to bringing more balance and harmony to our world.
One of the biggest differences since the old Quintessence band is the phenomenal talent that Rudra Beauvert brings to the music. Rudra is the consummate synth-whiz and techno-computer expert.

The first CD in this set consists of all new compositions. It covers a lot of ground - from themes of corporate greed and alien abductions to sending up the New Age/ Hollywood Guru circuit - always keeping the principle of self-discovery in mind.

The second CD contains new recordings of some of the most popular songs from the original Quintessence.
In some of these songs, Rudra and I have co-written and added new middle sections, chants, and instrumentation. Two of the songs (Hail Mary and Sun) were written for Quintessence, but never recorded.

One of the unique qualities of Quintessence was that it was a communal band - in the truest sense. Evolving out of the Ladbroke Grove/ Notting Hill area, we always had friends and locals singing on the albums and at gigs. Likewise, with Shiva's Quintessence, we had many friends, spiritual groups, and guest musicians (whom I met while touring the USA with my 'other' job as a sound vibrational therapist) participate on this album. Their combined talents and enthusiasm lend a heart opening and grass-roots feeling to the music.

For Rudra: Our band is called Shiva's Quintessence, but I must point out that it never would have happened without the relentless time - two solid years - and unwavering dedication you put into this project. Thank you mon ami!

And we mustn't forget Maha Dev, the only other original Quintessence band member to appear on this album. Nice one, Bro!

My exit from the original band was rather sudden and abrupt, and I never really had an opportunity to say "Good-bye." Now I'm saying, " Hi everybody! Just when we need another Quintessence, I'm back."

Namaste,

Shiva Jones a.k.a
Phil Jones

This is the music of COSMIC SURFER and the players on it:

CD 1

01 REPTILIAN CORPORATE SIGN LANGUAGE (Shiva/Rudra) 10:12

02 BUT WHAT AM I? (Rudra/Shiva) 7:58

03 DOLPHIN DREAMING (Rudra/Shiva) 6:08

04 BLUE IS BEAUTIFUL (Shiva) 6:06

05 DIDGERIDOO MEDICINE MAN (Shiva) 10:22
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA CHANT (Shiva)

06 EVERYTHING IS WEIRD (Shiva) 4:40

07 BLAME (Shiva) 6:58

08 NEW AGE BREADHEAD (Shiva Jones/Jennifer Jones) 5:07

09 HOLLYWOOD GURU (Shiva)
HOLLYWOOD GURU SHOW (Shiva) 7:38

CD 2

01 GIANTS (Stanley Barr/Quintessence/Shiva/Rudra) 6:03 PUBLISHED BY BLUE MOUNTAIN MUSIC
ANNUNAKI-WHITE POWDER GOLD (Rudra/Shiva)

02 COSMIC SURFER (Quintessence/Shiva) 4:45

03 GANGA MAI (Quintessence/Ambikananda/Bhava/Shiva) 11:43
PUBLISHED BY BLUE MOUNTAIN MUSIC

04 OASIS (Shiva) 5:56
(This one's for my wife Jen)

05 SUN (Shiva/Hill) 4:39

06 HAIL MARY (Jennifer Jones/Shiva Jones)
DIVINE MOTHER CHANT (Rudra/Shiva) 9:48
PUBLISHED BY ALLIANCE PUBLICATIONS INC.

07 HALLELUJAD (Quintessence/Shiva) 5:53
PUBLISHED BY BLUE MOUNTAIN MUSIC

08 SRI RAM CHANT (Quintessence/Ambikananda/Shiva)
HARI NARAYANA CHANT (Rudra/Shiva) 6:49
PUBLISHED BY BLUE MOUNTAIN MUSIC

09 OM MANE PADME HUM (Rudra/Shiva) 7:42

SHIVA JONES: Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals ,Voice Characters and Didgeridoo

RUDRA BEAUVERT: Analogue, Digital and Virtual Synths; Keyboards; Basses; Drums and Percussions; Sampling;

Invisible Guitar on 1 (4),(9), 2(1),(2),(6),(7)

Vocals on 1(1),(3),(6),(7),(8),(9), 2(3),(4),(6),(8),(9)

All Programming

RONNIE LEVINE: LEAD AND RYTHM Electric Guitars on 1(1),(6),(7) Solo on 2(4)

ROSS ROBERTS: LEAD AND RYTHM Electric guitars on 1(5)

MAHA DEV: Electric Guitars on 1(2),(8),(9), 2(1),(3),(4),(5),(7),(8),(9)

Acoustic Guitars on 1(8),(9), 2(1),(4),(5),(7),(8)

Vocals on 1(8), 2(3)

Temple Bells on 1(2), 2(8)

PARVATI DEVI: Vocals on 1(5),2(3),(4),(6),(7),(8)

JENNIFER JONES: Subliminal vocals on 1(1)

ENZO LOPARDO: Programmed Drums and Percussion, Synth Bass and Sonic Depth Finder on 1(3)

Electronic and Accoustic Percussion and Udu Drums on 2(8)

KRISHNA JONES: guitars on 1(9)

JENNY BIRD: Vocals 1 (2); 2(1) and Extra Terrestrial Toning on 1 (2)

JOHN CAREY: Harmonica on 1(9); 2(1),(5)

NED BALEN: Tablas, Percussion, Shenai on 2(8)

LADONNA SMITH: Viola on 2(4)

SEAN JOHNSON: Back Up Vocals on 1(8), 2(3),(6),(7), Eastern Voice at end of 2(3) and HarmoniuM on 2(3),(6)

SUZANNE BONNAN: Concert Harp on 1(1),(7)

DJ E-WEB: Scratches on 1 (6)

MICHAEL De MARIA AND THE KIVA DIVAS: Choir on 1(1),(4),(6), 2(3),(6),(7)

LADONNA SMITH AND THE SISTERS OF THE MOON: Back up Singers on 1(4),(5), 2(7)

KEN CHASE: Phantom Vocal on 2(6)

ROB HENLEY: Wild Card Chanter on 2(3),(6),(7)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SHIVA JONES

PRODUCED BY RUDRA BEAUVERT

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER JENNIFER JONES

RECORDED AT MOONCOW H.Q. STUDIO, WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND

COVER AND GRAPHICS IDEAS BY RUDRA BEAUVERT

MASTERED BY KLAUS GRIMMER AND RUDRA BEAUVERT AT BALLHORN, KYBURG, SWITZERLAND

THANKS TO OMAR RANE AT TONE PALACE STUDIOS, TAOS, NEW MEXICO, USA

THANKS TO LUCKY AND RONNIE AT LUCKY K STUDIO, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, USA

THANKS TO J.M. AND ROSS ROBERTS AT AUDIO STATE 55, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, USA

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