Singer-songwriter Steve Gold's new album, Let Your Heart Be Known, is a soulful addition to the ever expanding genre of yoga music. His spiritually inspired English lyrics—blended with Vedic mantra, acoustic guitar melodies, and West African-influenced rhythms—carry healing vibrations. And his folksy, bluesy voice is sweetened with the honeyed backup vocals of his wife, Anne-Émilie Gold. This is a genre-bending album that, on occasion, blends the sacred and the profane. Take the song "Stoned On Shiva," for example—an innovative blues tune featuring an Om Namah Shivaya chant and old blues lyrics like "It stoned me, whoa-oh, it stoned me." On a higher note, Gold includes two versions of the title track: The first is an emotional, acoustic plea to know God; the second sounds like a luscious, electronic promise. A reassuring lullaby called "There Is a Light" blends the Param jyoti mantra with a sweet, profound message of faith: "There is a light that never goes out." Deeply influenced by the blues of the Mississippi Delta, American spirituals, and his own practice, Gold describes his style as an "Americana acoustic-guitar approach" to devotional music. All genres and labels aside, Let Your Heart Be Known is a heartfelt offering to love in its purest form.
"'Let Your Heart Be Known' is a welcome addition to the current collection of sacred music releases. Destined to be a classic, Steve Gold's soulful genre-buster will elicit tears of joy."
"Steve Gold's powerful trusting voice is a welcome face at the crossroads where kirtan meets woodsy blues. His new album, "Let Your Heart Be Known" is beautiful and full of melody and light."
“Steve is a beautiful human being and a pleasure to hang and work with. His voice is a gift that is just beginning to awaken to its full potential, with an ever-expanding audience awaiting to hear what will come next.”
“Magnificence is 'pure gold.' Steve Gold is a down to earth, soulful being who creates powerfully positive music that heals, connects and inspires. These healing vibrations come straight from the heart, and weave a sacred space for yoga, healing or being. I have had the pleasure of welcoming Steve and Anne-Émilie into my class and sharing music with them. The effects are miraculous, people all over the world are responding to this music. I whole-heartedly embrace and recommend this sacred music.”
"Steve and Anne-Emilie bring a clarity to the room that fits in with the energy of yoga. They shine forth clearly as conductors of prana, seeking the note that brings the whole group together in song."
About Steve's rendition of the song So Much Magnificence: "I have witnessed rivers of tears flow from people listening to Steve Gold's version of this incredible praise of the ocean."
"The experience of Steve's music is his gift and dedicated offering: a spiritually elevating, heart shining, sacred soul weaving medicine for your delight and deep healing."
"Steve Gold has a voice that is emotive and powerful. It opens you up to the flow of life - joy and happiness abound. The warmth of his personality and the depth he is in touch with - all come through in his music."
"After experiencing your satsang for the first time, I described it as 'the best part of church.' How often do we have the opportunity to lift our voices in community, not concerned with "performance" or how we sound, but solely for the sheer power and joy of doing it? Please continue to follow your hearts, sharing your gifts, and thereby encouraging us to do likewise, helping us open our eyes and ears to "so much magnificence'!"
About the album So Much Magnificence: "This cd is so awesome. I am a yoga teacher and have now included a number of these songs into my class playlist. Students love it! they ask about the music all the time! Beautiful."
About the album So Much Magnificence: "I LOVE this cd! I play it in while I do Pilates, stretch, drive and when I'm sitting at my computer to ease my mind. It lifts my spirit every time I listen to it! My favorite song is 'Cry' and of course 'There Is So Much Magnificence' is truly a gem!"
About the album So Much Magnificence: "I purchased this CD on Shiva Rea's recommendation from her e-news. It has quickly become a favourite in our yoga classes- people ask about it all the time! My favourite is Baba Hanuman..."
About the album So Much Magnificence: "This is the album I listen to when I have something really difficult coming up. Thank you Steve and Anne-Emilie."
About the album So Much Magnificence: "This CD is absolutely beautiful. The vocals are haunting in a way that they enter your consciousness and stay around with you long after the songs have ended, and you are glad to have them along with you. The instrumentals are simple and perfectly accompany the vocals. Enjoy!"
About the album So Much Magnificence: "This is a wonderful album! I feel so connected to Steve Gold's voice when he's singing. He has so much soul - you can hear him smile when he sings! I highly recommend this album for so many moments...yoga, Pilates, driving, relaxing in the morning to start the day off right and slowing down after a long day. The title track, 'So Much Magnificence' has over-and-over put me in a good mood. I catch myself singing it even when I'm not listening to the music! See for yourself and enjoy!"
About the album So Much Magnificence: "The perfect album for any yoga class. Every song is magnificent! Really love 'There is so much Magnificence.' Steve is incredibly talented... and an incredible human being. Bravo!"