Elvina, an intuitive musician, artist and sound healer, is a versatile and inspiring player with a range of styles including classical, Celtic, native American and improvised music. She began studying flute when she was a child, attending master classes for gifted children at the Melbourne Conservatorium and completing her Associate of Music on classical flute.
Music in the Mist is our latest musical creation inspired by our beautiful forest home and the resident lyrebirds who sing the “flute” song. The music is hypnotic and shamanic with all acoustic instruments played by Elvina Munir and Doug Armstrong, accompanied by peaceful forest sounds, flowing creeks, bird song and the rare and beautiful New England lyrebird call.
Back in the 1920s a lyrebird chick was raised in captivity on a farm near where we currently live. The farmer played flute and the lyrebird learned to mimic the sounds. Later, he released the bird, so other lyrebirds in the area copied it. The present generation of lyrebirds in this region still sing the flute song and it is the only place in Australia where they do this. http://environmentalhumanities.org/arch/vol3/3.3.pdf
We have named our duo Syrinx after Debussy’s famous solo flute piece (track 1). The syrinx is also a songbird’s voice producing organ most developed in the Australian Superb Lyrebird. During their long, complex courting song and dance (see the Syrinx video) they perfectly imitate other birds and animals, humans, machinery and musical instruments. The female lyrebird is also adept at mimicry. Lyrebirds are intensely shy, live in temperate rain forests and their fossil remains date back to 15 million years ago.
In classical mythology, Syrinx was a nymph, who when pursued by the amorous Pan, was transformed into hollow water reeds in order to hide from him. He cut the reeds and made the first pan flute on which he played haunting tunes of his lost love.
From an esoteric perspective, the lyrebird represents listening to Spirit, interpreting the true underlying meaning of others words, creating your unique song, channeling, freeing yourself of clutter, introversion and truth.
Our intention for this CD is to capture the essence of our life in the forest, our love and the beauty and stillness of Nature, to help people find the peace and light within
Recording, editing and mastering by Colin Campbell and Elvina Munir. Graphic Design by Elvina Munir. Photography and filming by Sandrine Hall, Jude Willson, Doug Armstrong and Elvina Munir (lyrebird footage).
Track 1 – Syrinx with Elvina Munir on Classical Flute accompanied by the Lyrebird “flute” song. Filmed on the Dorrigo Plateau, next to a pristine mossy stream with footage of the New England lyrebird, this is a rare and unique collaboration. CD and digital download now available.
Track 3 – Infinite Grace, improvised music for flute and Halo by Elvina Munir and Doug Armstrong. Filmed on the Dorrigo Plateau escarpment overlooking New England National Park, the mist slowly gathers until a full white out engulfs the cloud forest. Wild raw Nature is full of infinite grace. CD or digital download now available
Aqua by Celestial Dreaming
Celestial Dreaming have produced an exquisite CD, AQUA, with Elvina Munir on Navajo flute, concert flute and energy chimes and Daeva Skye playing Celtic harp and guitar. The music is accompanied by whalesong, transporting the listener to the depths of the oceanic realm.
Only acoustic instruments have been used, carefully recorded to preserve and enhance the natural healing harmonics they produce. This music is soothing and meditative, allowing one’s consciousness to relax and experience the deep peace and perfect flow innate within. The CD is approx 64 mins long with four tracks of gentle ambient music, perfect for relaxation or as background music for massage sessions.
Many thanks to Aparna, Dr. Didge from Byron Bay for his wonderful recordings of the local Humpback whales from the east coast of Australia. Thanks also to the beloved Cetaceans, the whales and dolphins who bring so much joy, love and healing into people’s lives through their Presence. Price on Special $15 plus postage.
All recording, editing and mastering by Daeva Skye. Whale photography and Graphic Design by Elvina Munir
Anahata Lotus by Celestial Dreaming
“Anahata Lotus” is an inspired live recording of meditative music for deep relaxation featuring Camilla Nova on crystal bowls, Elvina Munir playing Navajo flute, concert flute and energy chimes, Amna Ali Kamal singing Indian ragas and playing tanpura and Daeva Skye playing Celtic harp. It offers the depth and richness from many cultures, ancient and modern using only acoustic instruments and the natural healing harmonics they produce.
This music is meditative and transformational, allowing one’s consciousness to relax and experience the deep peace and perfect flow innate within, taking one on a journey into the exquisite stillness of Being.
The crystal singing bowls open doorways to deeper consciousness, allowing spirit to flow through the music. Performed as spontaneous live improvisation, both the musicians and the audience are transported into deep trance and a unique journey together. Price on Special $15 plus postage.
13 Tones of Creation by Elvina Munir
A hypnotic soundscape featuring the tubular bells, energy chimes, wah wah pipe, Navajo flute and Tibetan singing bowls. Tuned to the base frequency of 432Hz, the 13 Tones of Creation are perfectly in resonance with the human body, helping us align to the new vibration as Earth and all her inhabitants pass through the Galactic centre, Hunab Ku. Price on Special $15 plus postage.
Gems of the Celtic Tradition
Daeva and Elvina are both accomplished musicians with many years experience in their respective fields. They are unique and inspiring players who touch the very heart of Celtic music.
Price on Special $15 plus postage.