Steven Chesne - Sapient (2017)

Composer Steven Chesne developed a large-scale musical project integrating spiritual texts and prayers from ten diverse world traditions. The creation process involved extensive linguistic and theological research conducted alongside scholars and religious leaders. The work’s defining feature is its finale, "Nyansapo," where distinct vocal parts representing various faiths are interwoven using complex orchestral counterpoint, symbolizing the global oneness of mankind.

Tracklist:
1-1 Steven Chesne - Invocation to the Infinite (Kikuyu) [1:53]
1-2 Steven Chesne - Words of the Kikuyu: Peace Be with Us [2:52]
1-3 Steven Chesne - Words of Buddha: Let a Boundless Love for All Beings Grow Inside You [4:49]
1-4 Steven Chesne - Words of Lao Tzu: Weapons Are Instruments of Fear [2:20]
1-5 Steven Chesne - Words of Mohammed: Oh God, You Are Peace [3:49]
1-6 Steven Chesne - Words of the Kikuyu: May Peace Reign [2:56]
1-7 Steven Chesne - Words of the Jews: Create Peace and Compassion [3:59]
1-8 Steven Chesne - Words of the Hindu: May We Ourselves Be Peace [3:31]
1-9 Steven Chesne - Words of the Baha'i: Oneness of Humanity [7:38]
1-10 Steven Chesne - Words of Buddha: Let Your Love Flow Through the Universe [4:28]
1-11 Steven Chesne - Words of Jesus: Love Your Enemies [3:01]
1-12 Steven Chesne - Words of the Cheyenne: Let Us Know Peace, Pt. 1 [1:51]
1-13 Steven Chesne - Words of the Cheyenne: Let Us Know Peace, Pt. 2 [2:40]
1-14 Steven Chesne - Words of the Cheyenne: Let Us Know Peace, Pt. 3 [2:45]
1-15 Steven Chesne - Words of the Sikhs: Recognize Humanity as One Family [5:47]
1-16 Steven Chesne - Words of Lao Tzu: Victory Is a Funeral [2:31]
1-17 Steven Chesne - Words of the Hindu: The Nature of the Divine Is Peace [4:52]
1-18 Steven Chesne - Nyansapo: The Wisdom Knot [6:04]
1-19 Steven Chesne - Nyansapo: The Wisdom Knot (Soft Mix) [6:03]