Adi Shakti

by Cypress

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Adi Shakti is the second single release from the upcoming album Altar.

Enter an 8 minute transcendent musical journey of Sanskrit mantra, transporting vocals, ethereal harmonies, sonic texture, and earthbound percussion. Cypress’ signature vocals offer a distinct blend of dynamic musicality, enrapturing melody, and healing resonance.

The mantra and and its composition are both explorations of primal divine feminine energy—Shakti's embodiment of strength, power, love, and protectiveness—and the unfolding of her more refined, subtle forms and expressions.

The arrangement mirrors this, her vast expressiveness and cyclical evolution, the slow build of layered instrumentation—also deeply influenced by shamanic and plant medicine practices. Cypress’ sound meditations are full body listening experiences, opening us to new realms of beauty, insight, and presence.

lyrics

Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Namo Namo
Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Namo Namo
Pritham Bhagvati, Pritham Bhagvati, Pritham Bhagvati, Namo Namo
Kundalini Mata Shakti, Mata Shakti, Namo Namo

credits

released April 14, 2023
Cypress - artist, co-producer, composition, arrangement, vocals, shruti, singing bowls, percussion
Robb Torres- co-producer, mixing, guitars, percussion
Joss Jaffe - tabla, world percussion
Ian Shefnick/Capitol Records - mastering

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Cypress San Rafael, California

Enter a sonic dreamscape— cosmic and intimate. Called mesmerizingly enchanting and depth-filled, Cypress' voice and music is transporting and evocative. A gifted musician, healer and ceremonialist, her work invites us to experience the power of music as medicine through deep listening, meditation, and presence. Featured in NYTimes Style Magazine, Reno International Jazz Festival, BB Kings ... more