When I discovered the incredible work that Anna Stevens Harrington is doing, I didn’t hesitate to support and spread it by remixing “Power of Plants”. It’s an enchanting remix of Anna’s soulful chant, celebrating the healing power of plants and curanderos.
The track had touched my soul deeply, and I felt a strong calling to reinterpret it in a way that would honor its essence while adding my unique perspective.
I started by summoning the spirits of tribal rhythms. A set of traditional percussion instruments surrounded me, and as I recorded their primal beats, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unity with the natural world. These percussions would serve as the heartbeat of my creation, grounding it in the raw, ancient energy of the Earth.
The next step was the bassline - a critical element with the percussive power to stand alone in the track's introduction. As the deep, resonant tones reverberated through the studio, they fused seamlessly with the tribal percussions, creating a pulsating groove that resonated in my very bones. It was the foundation upon which the rest of the remix would build.
I knew that to maintain the integrity of the original chant by Anna Stevens Harrington, I should tread lightly with the vocals. Therefore, I left most of the vocals untouched, preserving their ethereal beauty. I did, however, find myself irresistibly drawn to the chorus, "Medicina de las plantas..." I felt compelled to repeat it, like an incantation that emphasized the song's profound message.
To refine the entire piece, I employed the SSL compressor on the master bus. It had become an indispensable tool in my creative arsenal, infusing the track with a professional polish that brought out its inner radiance. It was a finishing touch that I couldn't do without.
The beauty of this remix lay in its simplicity, a reminder that sometimes, in the uncluttered spaces of music, we can find our deepest connection. It made me realize that as a producer, knowing when a track is ready to share is an art in itself. This one was ready to spread its wings and find its place in the world.
And as if by magic, my DJ friends recognized the potency of this remix in their ecstatic dances. They didn't hesitate to incorporate it into their sets, and it felt like the song had come full circle, from my humble studio to the dance floors of the world.
What makes this song truly special is its ode to the medicine plants. In its lyrics, it reveres the healing power of the natural world, a testament to the profound connection between humanity and the flora that sustains us.
So, as you listen to this remix, I invite you to feel the heartbeat of the Earth, the pulsating energy of the tribal rhythms, and the undying respect for the original chant. This is the story of how it all came together, a fusion of simplicity and groove, a musical journey from the depths of my studio to the ecstatic dance floors where it now finds its home.
If my music moves you to dance, play it in your next ecstatic dance or create some Instagram content, you’re helping to support medicine women like Anna Stevens Harrington and her incredible work with The Society for Shamanic Practice (@shamanicpractice_org on Instagram)
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With love and gratitude,
Mason Töryen