Conjuring Light — well sister

Dear sentient beings,

We have just rounded the bend into a new year and I have decided to share a compilation of tunes I’ve entitled ‘Conjuring Light’. The idea for this mix visited me several weeks ago while thinking about how I had failed to make a dear friend her annual birthday mix. Whilst contemplating a potential collection of songs to gift her retroactively, I started to consider songs that have anointed me with specks of light over the years - songs that eased the edge off depression or empowered me to deepen my breath - songs that graced me with a sense of peace, even if for only a few passing seconds. I started jotting down the names of these songs and lo and behold, there were enough to make a fine little playlist.

The melodies, lyrics, and rhythms of the following songs have been companions and allies on a journey where music had become meaningless and tasteless. They were a gentle breath on tired flame and often felt like the only songs worth listening to.

I find it so extremely scary when my senses can’t comprehend or sense beauty; when the very things that bring purpose and joy and a reason to live ignite nothing. During these harsh seasons, however, I have always found that every so often a moment arises where I momentarily feel the warmth of love and goodness in the world. These songs have in many instances facilitated the reclamation of that holiness.

To all the artists and musicians who show up with an open heart and take time to shape and craft what often just starts as a little melody or chord progression. Thank- you. Thank you for participating in the wonderful and laborious work of co-creation; for being an instrument and mouthpiece of Creator. I bow to each one of these songs and artists.

Dusty Trails – Lucius
Have Mercy on Me – The Porter’s Gate
Ya Hey – Vampire Weekend
Father Father – Laura Mvula
Mehcinut – Jeremy Dutcher
Sweet Tuesday – iskwe
Glory – The Acorn
Dry Bones – Sam Amidon
Psalm 126 – Bifrost Arts
Halo Light – Buck Meek
Lost it to Trying – Son Lux
Praying – Kesha

I have posted this playlist on Spotify or Apple Music as well. Just click the links below. Enjoy!

Conjuring Light - Apple Music
Conjuring Light - Spotify