There are two unifying factors in all of this. One is Tina’s remarkable voice. An instrument of exceptional purity, it can be as tender as an angel’s sigh or as powerful as a deep ocean current. The other unifying factor in Tina’s musical universe is her vision — an all-encompassing artistic perspective that embraces many of the world’s musical cultures, languages and spiritual traditions.
Creativity and diversity are her very lifeblood. Of Korean and Yugoslavian descent, Tina was tutored in classical piano and voice from an early age by her mother. But it was her dad who fostered her interest in choral singing and popular music forms.
“When I was 15 or so, performing in choirs for years and doing musical theater at school, my dad bought me my first cheap guitar. And I started listening to all the great women of folk music at the time — Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, the Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, Alison Kraus and all of those wonderful artists. That became my mainstay for years. I started writing my own songs around that time.”
Tina’s self produced debut album, Shores of Avalon, appeared in 2000. Steeped in poetic Celtic, Pagan and Native American mystery, the disc announced the arrival of a major new talent. Not long after the album’s release, Tina met pioneering world devotional artist Jai Uttal, who recruited her to sing in his groundbreaking ensemble – the Pagan Love Orchestra. It was through Jai that Tina had her introduction to the rich spiritual tradition of Sanskrit mantra chanting.
“When I first started performing with Jai,” she says. “the mantras hadn’t quite seeped into me yet. But a few years later I was going through a difficult time. Jai noticed this and asked, ‘Have you ever tried really chanting mantra? I hadn’t. So I started chanting mantra every day and, sure enough, it completely brought me out of the depression I was in. To this day I attribute my sense of well-being and where I am in my life to chanting mantra. It is so simple and yet so extraordinary.”
Tina’s love of mantra is reflected on her 2005 album Jaya Bhagavan, notable for its highly original fusion of Afro-Caribbean rhythms and world/folk textures with Indian musical traditions. It was followed in 2006 by The Silent Awakening, more of a pop singer/songwriter disc, but infused with a poetic lyricism that reflects a deep spiritual longing.
In her newest offering, The Lost Frontier, the multi-talented Malia weaves flavors of pop, world & electronic music together with lush storytelling to open eyes, stir souls and remind us that the power to change the world lies in our own hands.
"The title track,” reflects Malia, “sets up the entire album because it highlights the cyclical nature of our existence and the far extremes that lie within it. The wheel is merely an observer as we move through revolutions of creation and decay, hope and despair, beauty and destruction. 'The Lost Frontier' is about acknowledging and understanding these different aspects in life and remembering that we have the power to choose what we do with that knowledge."
In the music video for the title track, a little girl leaves her home and embarks on a journey outside of the comfortable life she knows. Wandering down a desolate road, decay and ruin await as remnants of a pristine land now defiled with rusting metal hulks and waste lining every corner. The child moves through her surroundings with curiosity and playfulness, devoid of fear or blame. Perhaps she sees the world differently, or maybe her eyes merely see What Is, like those of the couture-clad songstress who instead of comforting or warning us, simply tells us like it is – with the hope that we'll put our new vantage point to productive use.
The songstress is, of course, Tina Malia – and, her eyes see promise in the face of hopelessness, a frontier that may be lost but not forgotten, and the hidden potential that we each hold in our hand.
Ms. Malia not only writes and sings her own material, she also engineers and produces her albums, playing many of the instruments included on them. For The Lost Frontier project, Malia also collaborated with contributing producers Kevin Killen, Jamie Catto, Jared May, Lynx, Alex Foster, Random Rab, Evan Bluetech and David Jenkins. The multi-Grammy winning Kevin Killen was also the project’s mixing engineer. Henry Sarmiento – whose work can be heard on the music of Lady Gaga, 50 Cent and Swedish House Mafia – was The Lost Frontier’s mastering engineer.
Malia delivers a rawness and authenticity through her extraordinary voice and musical compositions as well as in her lyrics and prose. Each song is so powerful on its own, that collectively as an album, The Lost Frontier makes an indelible mark every time one hears it. Upon each listening something new is learned, as the songs inspire instead of instigate, observe rather than point, wonder rather than blame. Each composition is part of the greater whole, which at the end of the day is an affirmation of love, of hope, of responsibility for ourselves and each other. They are, in short, the perfect way for Tina Malia's vision to be shared.
Serendipity
Tina Malia Lyrics
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To find you in the escapade
It's something we have in kind
I feel it's no mistake
Please forgive my unusual way
This is what I wanted to say
Leave it written on a trail of gold
How all of the rain runs down through the other
I will know where to go
If ever the well runs dry on ya honey
'Til the wind come to carry over
Whenever you need a line to another
You will know where to go
You will know where to go
I hope you would agree
It's something more than happenstance
Say a prayer for all we'll be
And for all we have
I guess it'd be serendipity we find each other
I guarantee our discovery will bind the shelter
The song "Serendipity" by Tina Malia is a beautiful hymn about unexpected encounters and the magic of human connection. The lyrics convey a sense of wonder and gratitude for stumbling upon someone special. The singer describes her joy in finding the person she is singing to "in the escapade", which suggests that they had not planned on meeting but stumbled upon each other by chance. She then says that their connection is "something we have in kind" and she feels that it's no mistake that they met.
Line by Line Meaning
What a beautiful surprise
It's a wonderful feeling to unexpectedly discover something or someone beautiful
To find you in the escapade
To discover you during an exciting adventure
It's something we have in kind
It's a special connection or similarity we share
I feel it's no mistake
I believe that our meeting was meant to be
Please forgive my unusual way
I'm sorry if my approach seems strange or different
This is what I wanted to say
I want to express my feelings honestly and sincerely
Wherever you're landing down on your runnin'
No matter where life takes you while you're on the move
Leave it written on a trail of gold
Leave a lasting impression, a mark of your journey, for others to follow
How all of the rain runs down through the other
How things often flow and connect with each other in nature
I will know where to go
I'll always be able to find my way to you
If ever the well runs dry on ya honey
If you ever find yourself in a tough situation
'Til the wind come to carry over
Just hold on and wait for help to arrive
Whenever you need a line to another
Whenever you need a connection to someone else
You will know where to go
You will always be able to find your way back to me
I hope you would agree
I hope you feel the same way as I do
It's something more than happenstance
It's more than just a coincidence that we met
Say a prayer for all we'll be
Let's hope for the best and pray for our future together
And for all we have
And for all the good things we already share
I guess it'd be serendipity we find each other
It's fate, destiny, or luck that brought us together
I guarantee our discovery will bind the shelter
I promise that our relationship will provide us with comfort and protection
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tina Malia
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Wa Icara
What a beautiful surprise
To find you in the escapade
It's something we have in kind
I feel it's no mistake
Please forgive my unusual way
This is what I wanted to say
Wherever you're landing down on your runnin'
Leave it written on a trail of gold
How all of the rain runs down through the other
I will know where to go
If ever the well runs dry on ya honey
'Til the wind come to carry over
Whenever you need a line to another
You will know where to go
You will know where to go
I hope you would agree
It's something more than happenstance
Say a prayer for all we'll be
And for all we have
Please forgive my unusual way
This is what I wanted to say
Wherever you're landing down on your runnin'
Leave it written on a trail of gold
How all of the rain runs down through the other
I will know where to go
If ever the well runs dry on ya honey
'Til the wind come to carry over
Whenever you need a line to another
You will know where to go
Wherever you're landing down on your runnin'
You will know where to go
I guess it'd be serendipity we find each other
I guarantee our discovery will bind the shelter
<3
Szymek Hordyczko
Yes indeed beautiful creation. I love how you bring forth this graceful feminine energy.
Thank you 🙏❤️
Let me pin lyrics here, as i love sing along.
Serendipity
What a beautiful surprise
To find you in the escapade
It's something we have in kind
I feel it's no mistake
Please forgive my unusual way
This is what I wanted to say
Wherever you're landing down on your runnin'
Leave it written on a trail of gold
How all of the rain runs down through the other
I will know where to go
If ever the well runs dry on ya honey
'Til the wind come to carry over
Whenever you need a line to another
You will know where to go
You will know where to go
I hope you would agree
It's something more than happenstance
Say a prayer for all we'll be
And for all we have
Please forgive my unusual way
This is what I wanted to say
Wherever you're landing down on your runnin'
Leave it written on a trail of gold
How all of the rain runs down through the other
I will know where to go
If ever the well runs dry on ya honey
'Til the wind come to carry over
Whenever you need a line to another
You will know where to go
Wherever you're landing down
Wherever you're landing down
You will know where to go
I guess it'd be serendipity we find each other
I guarantee our discovery will bind the shelter
Sonic Heart
What a beautiful surprise
To find you in the escapade
It's something we have in kind
I feel it's no mistake
Please forgive my unusual way
This is what I wanted to say
Wherever you're landing down on your runnin'
Leave it written on a trail of gold
How all of the rain runs down through the other
I will know where to go
If ever the well runs dry on ya honey
'Til the wind come to carry over
Whenever you need a line to another
You will know where to go
You will know where to go
I hope you would agree
It's something more than happenstance
Say a prayer for all we'll be
And for all we have
I guess it'd be serendipity we find each other
I guarantee our discovery will bind the shelter
David Lema
Man, what an angelic voice. With so much terrible grief in the world, its a great treat to find an artist like her to bring a bit of peace to the soul. Thank you for sharing.
SubMasters
What a beautiful voice from such a kind and gentle woman.
Bhairav Shaktipeeth
I'm just awestruck at the simplicity, grace and depth you portray Tina! Simply beautiful.
Urban Spirituality
Utterly, beatifully graceful! Stopps me in my tracks every time. Support the artist! #UrbanSpirituality
Ur gulp
Wow, this woman sings from deep the heart, sincere artist.
Endoe Kronic
With auto tunes installed and a top of the line sound studio? Yeah!! Sounds all Nat-ur-ral!
Edtrifecta
This is fantastic music. Why this video does not have millions of views is beyond me.
Wa Icara
What a beautiful surprise
To find you in the escapade
It's something we have in kind
I feel it's no mistake
Please forgive my unusual way
This is what I wanted to say
Wherever you're landing down on your runnin'
Leave it written on a trail of gold
How all of the rain runs down through the other
I will know where to go
If ever the well runs dry on ya honey
'Til the wind come to carry over
Whenever you need a line to another
You will know where to go
You will know where to go
I hope you would agree
It's something more than happenstance
Say a prayer for all we'll be
And for all we have
Please forgive my unusual way
This is what I wanted to say
Wherever you're landing down on your runnin'
Leave it written on a trail of gold
How all of the rain runs down through the other
I will know where to go
If ever the well runs dry on ya honey
'Til the wind come to carry over
Whenever you need a line to another
You will know where to go
Wherever you're landing down on your runnin'
You will know where to go
I guess it'd be serendipity we find each other
I guarantee our discovery will bind the shelter
<3
acerb45666555
Tina is an amazing vocalist!
Vibrando no Alto Sax
Você é incrível! Amo sua voz!