Surrounded by music from birth and formally trained on piano in his native state of Washington, today Shimshai performs effortlessly on guitar, sitar, flute, and a variety of woodwinds. He plays many of the instruments on his self-composed and self-produced albums, ‘I sense your Presence’ (2001), ‘Toward the One’ (2003/2006), and ‘Live on Maui’ (2003/2006) all which have been highly revered by the worldwide spiritual community. His collaboration with fellow artist Tina Malia, ‘Jaya Bhagavan’ (2004), has also been met with tremendous success, being signed to the independent record label Spirit Voyage in 2005, and his most recent release, ‘Deliverance’ (2006), showcases his abilities as a solo performer. He continues to offer his talents to various studio projects, including current collaborations with traditional healers and several undertakings with indigenous communities throughout south and Latin America.
Whether playing at large festivals, yoga studios, or spiritual retreats, Shimshai’s live performances throughout the Hawaiian Islands, Europe, Australia, Mexico and The Americas have helped to create a devoted and ever-growing global fan base. His unique blend of reggae, jazz, kirtan, and folk, infused with a worldbeat influence, provides a diverse palette of musical expression and attracts a wide range of listeners. Performing solo or with his group, The Natural MystiquEnsemble, which features percussion, guitar accompaniment, and harmony vocals, Shimshai’s energy always provides a sacred, intimate, heart-opening space for all who are present. Along the way, Shimshai has had the honor of opening for and sharing the stage with such luminaries as Michael Franti, David Grisman, Mickey Hart, Jai Uttal, Ram Dass, Deepak Chopra, Bhagavan Das, Dezarie & members of midnite, jah levi, Hamsa Lila, Sasha Butterfly, and many other gifted musicians and visionaries.
Me Ilumina
Shimshai Lyrics
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Tem uma flor que abre sómente cuando a lua cheia brilha seu esplendor
Eu quero ser uma arvore na floresta afirmando meu lugar, eu dou louvor
E cuando chegou nas Alturas, vou estar perante a força e o poder
Me ilumina, na maneira
Da presença divina verdadeira
Agradeço, na benção da união
Aqui estou no meio do rio, que flui e limpa dentro do meu coração
Trazendo a tranquilidade tão pura, aonde existe a só verdade que me cura
Aos agues me humilho e me ofereço, na esperança de unir, vos agradeço
Sou filho da grande força suprema, que me conduz e me ensina nesta vida
The lyrics to Shimshai's "Me Ilumina" speak of a garden of light, crystal, and beauty that illuminates all of creation. In this garden, there is a flower that only blooms when the full moon shines its splendor. The singer expresses the desire to be like a tree in the forest, affirming their place, and giving praise while reaching the heights to be in the presence of strength and power. The song asks for enlightenment and truth to reveal the presence of the divine. The singer thanks God for the unity of earth and sky, affirming that we are all one with the Divine.
Line by Line Meaning
No seu jardim de luz, de cristal que esta iluminando a toda criação
In a garden of light and crystal that is illuminating all of creation
Tem uma flor que abre sómente cuando a lua cheia brilha seu esplendor
There is a flower that only opens when the full moon shines its splendor
Eu quero ser uma arvore na floresta afirmando meu lugar, eu dou louvor
I want to be a tree in the forest, affirming my place and giving praise
E cuando chegou nas Alturas, vou estar perante a força e o poder
And when I reach the heights, I will stand before the strength and power
Me ilumina, na maneira
Illuminate me, in the way
Da presença divina verdadeira
Of the true divine presence
Agradeço, na benção da união
I am grateful for the blessing of unity
Da terra e do ceu, que nos somos um com Deus
Of the earth and the sky, that we are one with God
Aqui estou no meio do rio, que flui e limpa dentro do meu coração
Here I am in the middle of the river, which flows and cleanses within my heart
Trazendo a tranquilidade tão pura, aonde existe a só verdade que me cura
Bringing such pure tranquility where only truth exists and it heals me
Aos agues me humilho e me ofereço, na esperança de unir, vos agradeço
I humble myself and offer myself to the waters, hoping to unite with them, I thank you
Sou filho da grande força suprema, que me conduz e me ensina nesta vida
I am a child of the great supreme force that guides and teaches me in this life
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