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Baird Hersey & Prana
Minimalist / A'cappella / Classical Opera and Vocal

A Nine Voice Overtone Singing Choir



Woodstock, New York
United States

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   Baird Hersey & Prana: General Info
Member Since2/18/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.pranasound.com
Band MembersThe singers of PRANA are; Peter Buettner, Amy Fradon, Kirsti Gholson, Amy Goldin, Julie Last, Bruce Milner, Julian Lines, Joe Veillette. They are all recognized performers in their own right who join together in PRANA to sing this remarkable music.

Baird Hersey is a National Endowment for the Arts Composition Fellow. His diverse career has encompassed; commissions from Harvard University, New Mexico Council for the Arts, The Brooklyn Bridge Centennial Sound and Light Spectacular, The HVP Symphony Orchestra, and performances throughout the US and Europe in such different setting as the Berlin Jazz Festival and MTV. Hersey has recorded 10 albums under his own name for Arista, Buddha, and Bent Records. He has also composed extensively for television.

Baird has recorded or performed with Krishna Das, Wah!, Aine Minogue, Steve Smith (Journey), Doane Perry (Jethro Tull), Graham Parker, and David Nichtern. He has been a student of yoga and overtone singing since 1988. He has studied with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore India and with The Gyuto Monks.
Record LabelSatsang Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Baird Hersey & Prana
Prana is a Sanskrit word meaning: breath, vital energy, life force. It is also an overtone singing choir comprised of professional singers. PRANA, was formed by Baird Hersey in 2000 to breathe life into the music from his "Waking the Cobra" CD.

From 2005 to 2008 Prana performed regularly with Krishna Das. The evenings began with the group performing. Then KD joined them to sing several of his chants over Baird's a cappella arrangements for the voices of Prana. (SEE VIDEOS) This collaboration was the starting point for their new CD "Gathering In The Light", which features Krishna Das singing seven of his most beloved chants supported by Prana.

Baird and PRANA have performed at a Benefit for The Dalai Lama Foundation, and Omega Institute's "Ecstatic Chant Retreat". They have opened for Philip Glass and performed as a part of the "Gatherings", "Tibet House", Menla", "One Voice", "Woodstock Cycle" concerts series, "The CSO Tsunami Relief Benefit" and many local benefits as well Yoga studios an colleges across the country.

Prana has had the honor of giving a personal performance for Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and four pieces from "Waking the Cobra" were used as part of "Live! Light on Life" a performance for BKS Iyengar at City Center in New York City.

In 2005 Prana's "The Eternal Embrace" was featured in its entirety for the whole hour of "Hearts of Space", which airs on more than 230 NPR stations.

As individuals, the members of PRANA have recorded and performed with James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, The Talking Heads, Dr. John, Todd Rundgren, John Sebastian, Krishna Das, Steve Smith (Journey), Doane Perry (Jethro Tull), Graham Parker, Aine Minogue, Maria Muldaur, Barrie Maguire (the Wall flowers), Wah!, David Hykes, Every Mother's Son, Livingston Taylor, The Fugs, Orleans, Peter Yarrow, Tiny Tim, Rick Danko, Leon Russell, and Jorma Kaukonen.

Emails about Baird Hersey & Prana's performances and new CD releases? Go to: PRANA'S EMAIL LIST

We are also on FACEBOOK. Come say hello.

To buy CDs & Downloads:

"Gathering In The Light"
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Prana's Website
Krishna Das' Website

"The Eternal Embrace"
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Prana's Website

"Waking The Cobra"
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Amazon
Prana's Website


PRANA - Invocation





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Jan Heinke

Jan Heinke



Nov 10 2009 12:11 PM

thanks for the add, baird. despite of no experience in religious backgrounds your music touches me deeply. keep on doing it. hope to get your cd asap. hearty greetings, jan
mÅrYbELa ♪ ♫ StArLiGhT ◕‿◕✿

mÅrYbELa ♪  ♫ StArLiGhT ◕‿◕✿



Oct 27 2009 12:31 PM

THE MOON ROSE ABOVE THE HORIZON BUT IT NO LONGER HAD ITS CRAZY EFFECT ON ME ANYMORE. THE STARS SHONE BRIGHT, BUT THEY DIDN'T MATTER ANYMORE EITHER. THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERED WAS THE BURST OF COLOR OF THE SUNRISE......THE COLORS BURNING THE SKY LIKE NEVER BEFORE BRINGING THE PROMISE THAT ALL MEN BREAK. THE SUN SO TRUE AND STRONG. DID IT NOT ITS FOUNDATIONS FORM THE MIRACLE OF LIFE THAT GOD CREATED SO? THE BURST OF COLOR IN ITS SPHERE HAS MORE POWER THAN ALL THE STARS CONBINED ...THE SUPER NOVA OF THE STELLAR LOVE THAT ONCE WAS. PERHAPS OTHER SUNS EXIST BUT WHO IS WILLING TO VENTURE THAT FAR FROM MY GALAXY? THERE MAY BE A ZILLION STARS IN THE SKY BUT MY STAR SHINES THE LIGHT OF THE MAKER OF EVERY PARTICLE IN EVERY GALAXY EVER MADE AND THAT LIGHT WILL NEVER DIE. SOME MIRACULOUS GOD HAD TO SPARK THE BANG ......CAUSE AND EFFECT. A LIGHT SWITCH DOES NOT TURN ON WITHOUT SOMETHING TURNING IT ON FIRST. THINK ABOUT IT. EVEN THE CLAP ON LIGHTS TURN ON WITH A CLAP FIRST....AND EVEN LIGHTNING CAN'T OCCUR WITHOUT TWO CLOUDS RUBBING TOGETHER........IT IS ALL PERFECTLY PLANNED. EVEN SCIENTISTS CAN'T RECREATE THE MAGNIFICENCE OF THE SUNRISE NOR THE CHEMISTRY OF LOVE ~♥


The Criterion Band

The Criterion Band



Sep 29 2009 7:09 AM

Baird Hersey & Prana - Long Legs: City Feigning Sleep
Christopher Vila Monasterio

Christopher Vila Monasterio



Aug 26 2009 8:52 AM

Your voices connect me with a wonderful energy of beauty...

Lara Bello

Lara Bello



Aug 10 2009 5:11 PM

Baird Hersey & Prana

I wish you a sweeeeet day!
T'AmO

Trance'Art MediaOnyrique



Jul 28 2009 11:38 AM

thnx for joining!

*OM shanti*
Marie

Marie Strickland



Jun 23 2009 9:30 AM


Thanks for the add peace and blessings to you all
Marie
Lara Bello

Lara Bello



Jun 5 2009 11:20 AM

have a beautiful day ! 
johnEpranayama

johnEpranayama



Jun 1 2009 6:22 PM



Breathe Love Be
Flying Snake

Flying Snake



Jun 1 2009 10:55 AM

Thanks for the friendship :)
Lisa Rhyne ~ The Dream Master

Lisa Rhyne



May 26 2009 12:54 PM

I hope you have a fantastic summer!
Dream Big ~ L
lightsweetcrude

lightsweetcrude



May 24 2009 3:47 PM

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Namaste, and Thanks!
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Habitual Grace

Habitual Grace



May 17 2009 8:22 PM

b l e s s i n g s , b a i r d !
javkhlan

javkhlan



May 7 2009 4:53 PM

thank you for add. your music super
Ian

Ian Devereux



May 4 2009 4:03 PM



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Malaikaspace,

Malaikaspace,



May 1 2009 10:08 AM

Love is All Is~~Connect to Love
Now more than ever.

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The Time Is NOW.
To be part of this Change,
Be prepared to decide how
much you are ready to offer
as an individual! It is time
for one to reconcile with the Self.

It is time to offer the Self
that which it yearns for.
Time!Offer the Self. Time!
Time to go With In.
Time to connect with the
Highest Part of who you are.

(Inspired with love by my Teacher and
My Beloved Living Master.
http://www.myspace.com/theoneinthehat.
The One in the hat, Is The King of the Hill.)

with much love and respect
malaika
Lisa Rhyne ~ The Dream Master

Lisa Rhyne



Apr 26 2009 5:18 PM

Thanks for the add Friend!
May all your Dreams come true ~ L
Ian

Ian Devereux



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Apr 11 2009 6:15 PM

Welcome!!~Keep Rockin!!!
~*~

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Apr 6 2009 7:02 PM

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CATCHING PRANA by "CHARLA ESSER"

thanks for adding me...
Hadj

Hadj



Apr 5 2009 12:14 AM

Hey Baird Hersey & Prana,
Wonderful Sounds!
Have you sung in this frequency 528HZ?

One Note
One Love
All is One

Peace,
Hadj
Lara Bello

Lara Bello



Mar 29 2009 11:10 PM

kisses!
:D
Haruhuani Spruce

Haruhuani Spruce



Mar 29 2009 6:53 AM

Greetings, my Friends! I've missed you all...been working on stuff! As I visualize and create my own medical clinic where people, including me, grow and heal, I am utilizing a body of thought called ABRAHAM (You can Google-- try ABRAHAM-HICKS). On the surface it may seem childish-- I thought so at first...I mean, visualizing new cars or jobs or something. But what if what we are visualizing is a living abundant beautiful Earth? This mode of thought is a means to create the world we wish to see. Love to hear your comments...


Love, Haru
Crystina Maez

Crystina Maez



Mar 2 2009 8:44 AM

let the light shine your way and the stars guide your steps.
Kailash

Kailash



Mar 1 2009 7:47 PM

Hello Friend All the best to you!!!!!!!! If you find some time listen to my new song "mountain " which defines my style ! Enjoy !!!
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