SaraTone
Acoustic Mystical Earth Dub
Debut Album 2008
(First 7 acoustic originals from Album)
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Like This (Why’s it got to be)
Mystical Path
May We All
Swimming Through the Air
Sunny the Sea Turtle
Sweet Music
Inspiration
Biography
“Music is indescribable, that’s why we make music to express what we can’t describe in words.”
SaraTone’s music comes out in many different ways. Sometimes its all acoustic, with a powerful voice and deep lyrics accompanied by Guitar and Hand Drum. SaraTone brings the big messages, confronting the reality that humans are in the midst of. Her songs offer a new perspective and a sense of Peace and Inspiration. Her style is self dubbed Gospel Folk-Hop, because it is of the folk, its music of and for the people. She is a product of 20th century music so there is no denying the hip-hop and pop based influence. Also, there is no denying the Gospel flare and deep sense of devotion and surrender to the Creator expressed in her musical offering. SaraTone brings a sense of depth that is timeless and ageless rooted in a Tribal sound that is Global. Her lyrical and rhythmic variations are pure testimony. Sara’s acoustic music is being more influenced by devotional music, especially Indian Kirtan and African Gospel, As she is merging many styles with humble intentions of celebrating creation through music and expression…music to dance to, music to sing out, music that creates a connection and sense of community CON UNITY!!
In other realms, the ability to plug in is key. SaraTone’s electronic music is based in a self described genre- Mystical Dub. Based in Organically Grown samples, Looped, Dubbed out with Delay, Reverb and a Mixing Board, add Live Vocals, Flute and whatever other instrument the universe has put in her hands in that moment, all with the steadiness of a guided rhythmic meditation… “This is Mystical Dub. It’s Deep, its Live and never the same”.
In the last year, she was honored to play at and help open the first Sacred Arts Fest Beloved. Which included a live promo on the air with DJ Robyn Shanti on KBOO’s weekly show The Dharma Wheel, playing samples from her Acoustic set.
In January ‘08, SaraTone released her first self produced CD, Acoustic Mystical Earth Dub, highlighting both Acoustic Originals and a 35 minute meditation ‘Mystical Earth Dub”. The extended length piece was recently featured and broadcast online at Portland Radio Authority, for a late night set with DJ Duff.
SaraTone explains, “Out of all the music I am called to play, ultimately I am a singer. I have been singing my whole life and I can’t imagine life without. Music is the realm of imagination and voice is my guide.”
SaraTone continues to study the great vocal music of North India, a style of Raga called Khyal, which means ‘flight of the imagination’. She studies with dear friend and teacher Michael Stirling, who is passing the lineage and Celestial Music of his teacher and guru, Pandit Pran Nath.
As Nietzsche said, “Life without music is a mistake”.
Instrumentation
Sara Tone- Vocals, Harmonies, Guitar, Wood Flutes, Ocarina, Hand Percussion and Drums, Dub Effects…the Mixing Board, any instrument that comes my way….
(Ensemble members for festival and “band” gigs)
Michael Garcia-Drum Kit, SPD, Percussion, Synthesizer and everything else
Matt Bass-Deep Bass Groove
Samantha Black-Cello
Alysha Ma- Vocal Harmonies, Paint, Silk, Dance and Smiles
Discography
Acoustic Mystical Earth Dub (January 2008-Dub Fort)
Mystical Earth Dub (35 min), Streamed Live by DJ Duff on Portland Media Radio (February 2008)
Live Dance to May We All performed by Habiba and Samples of May the Heart from Mystical Earth Dub in Multimedia Piece “Octavity” by Helen Hill. Created on Commision for Portland Village Building Convergence (May 2008) and performed again at Seattle Bioneer’s Conference (October 2008)
Voice for Transition Original Score by Paul Taylor for Film “Mother Touch” By Leslie Piper (July 2008)
Beloved Promo Live On-Air With DJ Robyn Shanti
KBOO 90.7FM Portland Alternative Radio (August 2008)
Track 7 May We All on Sounds of Love , Released by Mind-Heart Media Art Australia (Sept 2008)
Past Events
Seattle Bioneer’s Conference Fri Oct 17th 5 PM
Convention Center- Seattle, WA
Singing Alive Fri Sept 5th-Sun Sept 7th AllDay/Nite
Cosmopolis, WA
People’s Farmers Market Wed Sept 3rd 2-4 PM
Portland, OR
Eastbank Farmer’s Market Thu Aug 28th 2-6 PM
Portland, OR
Beloved Festival Fri Aug 15th-Aug 17th 4-5 PM
Coastal, OR
Mystical Earth Dub Fri Aug 8th 8-12 PM
Chaos Cafe- Portland, OR
Day Out Of Time Fri Jul 25th 4-5 PM
Mt. Tabor Amphitheatre- Portland, OR
Medicine Player’s, Shim Shai Thu Jul 17th 7 PM
Little Church- Portland, OR
Acoustic Devotion Tue Jul 8th 8-12 PM
Chaos Cafe- Portland, OR
Ruby Bloom Bazaar Sat Jul 5th 12-1 PM
Portland, OR
Street Yoga Benefit Sun Jun 29th 6-7 PM
N. Yoga Shala- Portland, OR
“Octavity” By Helen Hill,VBC ‘08 Sat May 31st 7-8 PM
Bossa Nova Ballroom- Portland, OR
Migratory Bird Fest-Sellwood Park Sat May 10th 1-2:30 PM
Portland, OR
Crystal Temple- St. John’s Parade Sat May 10th 4-5 PM
Portland, OR
Bloom Festival- TLC Farm Sat. Apr 26th 4-5 PM
Portland, OR
Earth Day- Overlook Park Sat. Apr 19th 12:45-2 PM
Portland, OR
SaraTone Family Jam Sun. Mar 16th 2-4 PM
Chaos Cafe- Portland, OR