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The Insatiable Lust for Life with Steven NorthAuthor: Steven North
Join Steven North on The Insatiable Lust for Life, a podcast dedicated to celebrating the deep love and passion we all have for life. Each episode features engaging discussions on spirituality, mindfulness, health, and wellness, as Steven shares personal experiences and insights. Together, we explore how our appreciation for life can reveal the hidden beauty around us and inspire us to live fully. Tune in for a journey that ignites your spirit and enriches your understanding of what it means to truly embrace life. Language: en-au Genres: Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Sacred Sounds & Global Journeys: The Making of Nights of India with Filomena Croce
Episode 5
Sunday, 12 October, 2025
In this episode, host Steven North welcomes singer and global artist Filomena Croce to trace a creative journey that weaves continents, cultures, and spirit through sound. From the first spark of trust to a finished five-track EP, they discuss how guidance, intuition, and synchronicity informed the music—and how listeners report palpable shifts in presence, emotion, and connection.What you’ll hearThe origin story of Nights of India: East‑inspired textures (harmonium, tabla, sitar) meeting layered devotional vocalsHow intention, crystals, and vibration infuse the recordings, including Steven’s amethyst channeling on Red Tara’s Earth at the Melbourne Mind Body Spirit FestivalFilomena’s vocal approach: breathing motifs, multi‑part harmonies, and the “vocal ensemble” effect built from many layersThe making of Mantra of the Three Realms and the decision to use an authentic mantra that can point to past–present–future or earth–atmosphere–beyondCreative trust over timelines: allowing projects to mature through health, life, and inspirationFilomena’s South China tour (Zhuhai, Macau, Shenzhen): performing jazz/Brazilian standards and originals with new bands on minimal rehearsal—and what stage presence feels like as moving meditationLive performance ideas: arranging stems so Filomena can sing lead while harmonies remain in the trackKey themesSound as a vessel for consciousness and prayerMusic as a remembering—opening gateways through frequency, breath, and devotionThe divine feminine current of Red Tara/Guanyin and the path‑setting energy of ShivaAudience experiences: from sudden stillness to felt presence and tears of loveAbout the speakersSteven North: Producer, channel, and host of Insatiable Lust for Life, known for integrating crystalline frequencies into music and live sessions.Filomena Croce: Soulful vocalist and composer with roots in jazz, Brazilian music, and choral ensembles; now based in Nanjing, China, touring and creating original works.Listen and supportStream Nights of India and Shiva (links below)Follow Steven North and Filomena Croce for new releases and live dates (links below)If the conversation resonates, subscribe, like, and share with a friend who loves sacred soundChaptersTimestamp Notes & Chapters00:13 Sonic Alchemy and the Nights of India03:40 Reflecting on Collaboration, Shiva EP Release, and Creative Timing06:06 An Unexpected Energetic Presence06:23 Eastern Influences, Copyright Hurdles, and Vocal Alchemy in Collaboration08:26 Vocals Transform Instrumentals and Album Re-release Insights09:58 Exploring Sanskrit Mantras and Sonic Devotion—Bajre da Sita, Millet’s Blossom, and Mantra of the Three Realms11:18 Mantra of the Three Realms—Title Changes and Spiritual Meaning12:55 Red Tara’s Earth, Ecstatic Dance, and Crystalline Frequencies at the Mind Body Spirit Festival20:27 Bringing the Mantras to Life—Live Performance Plans, Layered Vocals, and Creative Flow28:23 Sacred Songcraft, Divine Feminine Inspirations, and a South China Jazz Journey48:31 Temple Crowds and Trusting the Flow of Future Music51:33 Choosing the Song and Clarifying Creative Vision52:24 Intuitive Song Selection, Creative Flow, and a Potential Duet56:04 Trusting the Natural Flow of Ideas56:14 Closing Reflections on Frequency, Intention, and Sacred Sound🌟 Connect & Explore MoreFor more episodes, spiritual insights, and heart-activating offerings from Steven North, visit: 🌐 www.stevennorth.comExplore the full podcast archive and exclusive content at:🌐 www.sp9.com.auFor more information about Filomena Croce, visit: 🌐 https://www.filomenacroce.com/—💛 Thank you for joining us on The Insatiable Lust for Life. Until next time, stay curious, stay open, and trust the orchestration of your soul’s journey.
