In 2019, GRAMMY-nominated trio Above & Beyond briefly stepped away from the noisy world of dance music to focus on the quiet, and peaceful magic of meditation. What came from the stress of touring and was described by the band as”music tools for yoga, mindfulness, and mental fitness”, was ‘Flow State’: 17 ambient and piano-based compositions.
Flow State was picked up by many reputable mental health advocates like the app Calm, The Times, and NME, and had extensive radio play on BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM. ‘Flow State’ yoga sessions were hosted in 17 cities around the world in collaboration with New York-based yogi Elena Brower and the DAYBREAKER community. Flow State continues to help listeners and fans around the world and as of the latest Above & Beyond presents ‘Flow State: Healing With Nature’, a new pack of meditation tools and ambient field recordings designed to elicit a deep state of relaxation and calm.
‘After months of lockdowns and isolation, many of us have felt overwhelmed as we begin to return to social life. Meditation practice can offer a great opportunity to center ourselves,’ Paavo says.
At the core of this latest release is an extended, half-hour original piano piece set to an archival talk by Elena Brower where she discusses the process of meditation, her personal connection to meditation after her difficult breakup, and the importance of just a few minutes of quiet. Recorded in a single take, this hour of original music is an entirely improvised, live musical response to Elena’s words. The EP also includes four ambient soundscapes recorded in the forests of Finland.
“I began recording the sounds of nature at different times of the day and in different weather. I found these recordings healing, inspiring and calming. Taking them to the studio, I wanted to share this feeling with the world. So, we made these meditation tools to help others connect with nature, even those of us living a more urban lifestyle.” – Paavo Siljamäki of Above & Beyond
Above & Beyond fans know, this album will come as no surprise; quieter moments have always been essential components of their chart-topping electronic albums. Fans can look forward to a collection of zen-infusing tracks that allow for concentration, clarity and a sense of peace as we make our way back from all the chaos of the last few years. ‘We hope you find Elena’s talk inspiring, and enjoy these meditative ambiances. See which meditation feels good for you, and transport yourself to mother nature for a short time each day,’- Paavo.
“So mediation is helping us to rewire our reactions, and redesign our minds and indeed locate our lite” – Elena Brower.
If you’ve wanted to dive into mediation, but perhaps are intimidated, maybe you don’t know exactly what mediation means or how it can help you. If you are curious enough to try, we encourage you to dive deep into Above & Beyond’s Flow State Meditations. Take that first step into growth, in your own way, through mediation.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboveandbeyond
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Live dates: https://aboveandbeyond.nu/tour
Website: https://aboveandbeyond.nu
Instagram: https://instagram.com/aboveandbeyond
Listen to Anjunabeats New Releases:
Buy/stream ‘Flow State: Healing With Nature’: https://aboveandbeyond.ffm.to/fshwn.oyd
Follow the ‘Flow State’ playlist: https://aboveandbeyond.ffm.to/yogapla…
Revisit the original ‘Flow State’ album: https://Anjunabeats.lnk.to/ABFSYo
‘Flow State Meditations’: English with Elena Brower: https://youtu.be/uq5uHHuiO2I
‘Flow State Meditations’: Mandarin with ChauKei Ngai: https://youtu.be/NLJ0ixK8jLo
‘Flow State Meditations’: Spanish with Veronica Blume: https://youtu.be/VpXtuwPA7_Y
‘Flow State Meditations’: Arabic with Hanan Alshehri: https://youtu.be/RDj-oJkRABs
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