“ Inside each of us is an inner child - an innocent, curious soul that sometimes gets overwhelmed by the struggles of life. Just as a child feels warm and secure when serenaded by a mother’s calming voice, we sometimes crave that sense of reassurance that there is nothing to worry about as well. With her sweet, caressing music, Shaina Noll administers to this need. Her albums of soul-nourishing music are a blessing for the listener, touching and affecting them in ways that few other things can.
Noll received her vocal training during a period of time that she was studying to be an actress. She eventually chose to leave this career path, opting to pursue a degree in transpersonal psychology instead. Between her studies and her aptitude in music, she brings a unique perspective to her compositions.
The inspiration behind her first album, SONGS FOR THE INNER CHILD, came one night while singing a lullaby to help her children fall asleep. As she sat rocking her youngest child, a realization came to her-that people of all ages could benefit from the use of this sort of gentle, comforting music in their lives. Over the period of a few weeks, Noll had compiled ten pieces that she felt best conveyed the healing message she wished to impart.
These songs really do reach to the heart - the lyrics are positive and reassuring, the music peaceful and Noll’s singing is a thing of crystalline beauty. The artist never expected much of a response beyond that of her family, friends and colleagues. However, a response is exactly what she got; thousands of people were touched by her exquisite singing. The album found an audience in various facets of society, from exhausted mothers to people in recovery to stress-riddled adults. It has been of great benefit to those on journeys of emotional healing, and has been used to comfort those with serious and terminal diseases.
Following the release of SONGS FOR THE INNER CHILD, Noll decided that she wanted to further explore the ways in which the divine manifests itself in all things - BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY, her second release was the result.
In the fall of 2002, Noll released her long awaited album YOU CAN RELAX NOW. This release marked a return to her contemplations of the divine. Throughout the album, Noll meditates on the question: “If all is divine, then is there really anything to fear?”; because if there is nothing to fear, true relaxation becomes possible.
Serenity, spirituality and inspiration permeate every aspect of this album, which features nine lullaby-esque songs of healing and peace. Once again, listeners have been naturally drawn to her angelic singing and quiet, piano based arrangements. They provide a much needed repose from the frantic pace of life, offering an escape to a place of stillness, calm and above all - loving grace.
Noll has a gift for putting people at ease with her music. With each of her releases she has tapped into a need that many of us didn’t even realize we had - that of simply being comforted the way we were as children. And for that reason, we’re all the better for having joined Shaina Noll on her journey of healing and inner tranquility.”
BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY BY SHAINA NOLL
A soulful, eclectic collection of chants and songs, chosen for their capacity to inspire and uplift. Beautiful vocals, combined with lush instrumental backgrounds including piano, harp, guitar, hand drums and choral vocals. Co-producer and arranger Russell Walden contributes keyboard and piano tracks, as well as harmony vocals on many of the songs. Eddie Daniels, internationally known clarinetist, is a guest artist on the track "Only Make
Believe". In addition, a host of gifted Santa Fe musicians (including Shaina's husband, Richard) contribute instrumentals and back-up vocals.
1. Brother Warrior 6:35
2. The Flower that Shattered the Stone 4:13
3. God of Beauty 4:23
4. Songlines 5:32
5. Only Make Believe 5:06
6. Listen, Listen 4:33
7. It's in Everyone of Us 5:34
8. Where I Sit is Holy 6:09
9. On A Clear Day 5:26
10. Sometimes It's Easy 3:36
Shaina writes: "The inspiration to record this collection of songs came to me one night as I was singing my
children to sleep....I was doing inner child work at the time, both personally and professionally. I suspected that the experience of being sung to could be deeply healing for many of the adults I knew....As you listen, know that it
is never too late to receive this kind of deep support."
1. How Could Anyone 5:30
2. It's A Joy to get to Know You 3:45
3. Return Again 3:51
4. Everything Possible 4:14
5. You Can Relax Now 5:20
6. Peace Be With You 4:09
7. All Through the Night 4:12
8. Lullabye & Goodnight 3:12
9. Lullabye 4:00
10. Deep Peace 5:33
Soul-stirring melodies and equally emotional lyrics grace YOU CAN RELAX NOW from vocalist/musician Shania Noll. Designed with the goal of imparting inspiration and tranquility to the listener, some of these songs are story-based, others offer a quiet chant - in each case the central message is peace, and it's communicated very powerfully. The beautiful "Each Holy Child" is a great example of this, blending gentle piano melodies with spiritually soothing lyrics sung in her crystalline voice. Other memorable tracks include "The Power of Letting Go," based on a Chris Spheeris song, and the sublime "Angels Watching Over Me."
1. Angels Watching Over Us 3:25
2. Be Still and Know / Sunrise is Here 8:30
3. You Can Relax Now 6:15
4. Each Holy Child 9:23
5. The Power of Letting Go 7:26
6. The Tree 4:35
7. All is Well 7:13
8. Silent Night / Each Holy Child Reprise 5:29
9. Dream 8:16
A soulful, eclectic collection of chants and songs, chosen for their capacity to inspire and uplift. Beautiful vocals, combined with lush instrumental backgrounds including piano, harp, guitar, hand drums and choral vocals. Co-producer and arranger Russell Walden contributes keyboard and piano tracks, as well as harmony vocals on many of the songs. Eddie Daniels, internationally known clarinetist, is a guest artist on the track "Only Make
Believe". In addition, a host of gifted Santa Fe musicians (including Shaina's husband, Richard) contribute instrumentals and back-up vocals.
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Shaina writes: "The inspiration to record this collection of songs came to me one night as I was singing my
children to sleep....I was doing inner child work at the time, both personally and professionally. I suspected that the experience of being sung to could be deeply healing for many of the adults I knew....As you listen, know that it
is never too late to receive this kind of deep support."
Soul-stirring melodies and equally emotional lyrics grace YOU CAN RELAX NOW from vocalist/musician Shania Noll. Designed with the goal of imparting inspiration and tranquility to the listener, some of these songs are story-based, others offer a quiet chant - in each case the central message is peace, and it's communicated very powerfully. The beautiful "Each Holy Child" is a great example of this, blending gentle piano melodies with spiritually soothing lyrics sung in her crystalline voice. Other memorable tracks include "The Power of Letting Go," based on a Chris Spheeris song, and the sublime "Angels Watching Over Me."
