2007 M.A.V.R.I.C. Award Nominee
"Faith Song of the Year" * and "Vocal Performance of the Year" ** by Melatiah ™
Melatiah - Slava CD
Produced by singer/songwriter Melatiah for the listening pleasure of lovers of World Music, Smooth Jazz, and Christian Music, the vocal CD Slava is Melatiah's debut vocal album.
Showcasing original songs written by Melatiah, Slava features Melatiah's Smooth Vocals along with the artistry of renowned musicians GRAMMY® Award winner Charlie Bisharat on violin, Pedro Eustache on flutes, Peter Madlem on guitar, Eric Marienthal on saxophone, GRAMMY® Award winner John Patitucci on bass, and Kevin Winard on drums and percussion.
Combining melodies and harmonies influenced by Melatiah's Ukrainian heritage with classical and jazz elements reflecting Melatiah's musical background, Slava provides unique, exhilarating, and soothing vocal music for today's listening audience.
Slava, which means "glory" in Ukrainian, pays homage to the God of the Bible - the one true God, the Alpha and the Omega, Yahweh Yeshua, Jesus, the Savior of the world, and the source of all true liberty. When visiting Ukraine in 1991, Melatiah saw firsthand that the hunger for God in the hearts of the Ukrainian people could not be suppressed by decades of atheistic communist domination. Little did Melatiah know that she would have the thrill of not only being in Ukraine at the moment of the collapse of "the Evil Empire," but also participating with the Ukrainian people in their march to freedom on Ukrainian Independence Day.
Embracing and reflecting the love Ukrainians have for both God and freedom, the name "Melatiah" means "God sets free." The only source of true freedom, Jesus, who is both the Son of God and the Son of Man, came to set the captives (us!) free - from sin, sickness, deception, and destruction. The Bible records Jesus' words: Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed him, "If you abide in my word, you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:31-32) "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6) "Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." (John 8:36) Walking in "the perfect law of liberty" (James 1:25, Galatians 5:1), it is Melatiah's desire, as she continues being set free, that she and her music will help other people around the world also be set free by Jesus, to experience the abundant life Jesus came to give all of us. (John 10:10)
Z Bohom! Go with God!
Music Samples
- Slava
- Allelu Yah
- Can You Imagine
- Dwelling with El-Shaddai
- You Know, You Know * Faith Song of the Year
- Hypocrites & Heretics
- Betrayed
- Risen to Reign
- Glory ** Vocal Performance of the Year
- Immanuel
- Only One
- Wind in the Wheat
Beginning at the age of eight with piano and flute lessons, as well as vocal ensemble and choral singing, Melatiah commenced training in classical voice at the age of fifteen. Along with the theater and dance training provided by Don Martello, Sonia Shaw, Paul Gleason, and Carlos Noble, Melatiah's musical knowledge and skills developed as the result of training by many excellent teachers and coaches, including John Harstick, Paul Bolman, Irwin Bell, Nancy Henninger, Norman Gulbrandsen, Margaret Hillis, Bunny Thornburgh, Thomas Cleveland, Gerald Eskelin, Natalie Limonick, Sue Raney, and Dick Grove.
As a soloist, member of the American Youth Symphony and Chorus and of the group The Forerunners, Melatiah has performed around the world – Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, South Korea, and Switzerland – as well as throughout the U.S.A..
After years of preparation, talent, training, and teamwork have converged, resulting in Melatiah's debut vocal CD – Slava. Showcasing original songs written by Melatiah, Slava features Melatiah's Smooth Vocals along with performances by GRAMMY® Award winner Charlie Bisharat on violin, Pedro Eustache on flutes, Peter Madlem on guitar, Eric Marienthal on saxophone, GRAMMY® Award winner John Patitucci on bass, and Kevin Winard on drums and percussion. Two-time Nominee for the 2007 M.A.V.R.I.C. Awards "Faith Song of the Year" and "Vocal Performance of the Year," Slava is an exceptional, vibrant, and uplifting CD designed to delight lovers of World Music, Smooth Jazz, and Christian Music.
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