Jennifer Russell - One with the One

This is a collection of sacred songs, in prayer, affirmation and verse. Whenever I want to really know something in my body, in my bones, I write a song. I hope these songs bless you and carry you on your journey as they have for me. Some of the words are by some extra-ordinary teachers; Rumi, Rev. Michael Beckwith, Ernest Holmes, and Rev. Maggie Buck. Haunting strings begin the journey with Abba Mamma,recognizing Father Mother God. Come Whoever You Are, has been featured at the Graduation Ceremonies at Agape International Spiritual Center and on the Agape Universal Movement Learning Channel, AUM. The words are by Rumi. We then travel to my African roots in One with the One. Susan J Paul, my forever friend and an outstanding singer songwriter, wrote My Soul Sings Out. This song will make you cry. There are a few chants sprinkled in Center of Creation was spurned on by Rev. Margaret Shepherds VisionBuilder work, and Ernest Holmes foundational book, This Thing Called You gave me the simple and powerful words for There is Nothing But Peace. Faith Walks In is tinged with jazz, Christian D. Larson (Pathway of Roses) brilliant words moved me so much I wanted to anchor them in a song. Canoe is about going with the flow taught so well by Abraham-Hicks. A daily thought by Rev. Maggie Buck brought about the gospel tune Wholly Ground. Michell Latosz and Rob McDonald join me in singing a verse. There is another gospel flavored song directly from Phillipians 4:8 called Think on These Things. A great reminder to pay attention to where you are keeping your thoughts. Love the Music in You. is simple and sweet and has a celtic lilt to it. Dion Mial harmonized so beautifully with me on the last verse. Sparrow has a Latin feel. I wrote this as a single mom, wondering how I was going to pay the rent one month. On July 27, 08 Rev. Michael {Agape Int. Spiritual Center) was on fire, as usual, he is a true poet on the fly. With this Breath flowed out of his mouth without any hesitation. It sounded like the Song of Solomon to me. THE PLAYERS Some of my favorite musicians and favorite people, brought their brilliance to this project. Michael Gayle, produced it and played all the guitars. Xavier Marshall and Ryan Brown played the drums Rob McDonald played bass, arranged the background vocals for Wholly Ground and Think on These Things Chris and Adrienne Woods played strings. Tom Morgan Jr. soulful alto sax solo on Think on These Things. Leon Mobley played percussion. The backing vocals were done by Dion Mial, Davie Gayle, Jami Lula, Michell Latosz, Midge Painchard, Rob McDonald and Susan J Paul. The cover art was done by one of my favorite artist, Anahata Katkin. Elizabeth MacFarland took Anahatas art and created the gorgeous cover. Elizabeth has done all of the graphic artwork for my CDs. Isn't she amazing.

1) ABBA Mamma
2) Come Whoever You Are
3) One with the One
4) My Soul Sings Out
5) Center of Creation
6) Faith Walks in
7) Love the Music in You
8) Sparrow
9) Wholly Ground
10) Canoe
11) Think on These Things
12) There Is Nothing But Peace
13) With This Breath