“Angel” takes flight with her gorgeous vocals and the guitar and
Native American flute of Tommy Graven.
The result is simply stunning.
The music of “Angel” resonates with me on a profound spiritual
and earthly level. Ilka’s vocals carry a spiritual essence, while the flute’s
earthy tones ground the composition. This interplay always captivates me.
The phrase “As above, so below” came to mind, as it means what
happens in the spiritual or heavenly realm is reflected in the earthly or physical
realm, and vice versa.
Each of us has an angel, a guiding presence, whether we’re aware
of it or not. I’ve
felt this truth deeply, especially in moments of near-death experiences. These
experiences have shaped my understanding of “Angel” and its profound message.
In the end, Ilka sings “I hear you singing, I hear your song.” She acknowledges her angel at that moment. That was an excellent way to end the track, and it held a lot of meaning for me, and I hope it will for everyone who listens.
Keith
“MuzikMan” Hannaleck-NAMR Founder
August 8,
2025
Ilka de
Gast, originally from the Netherlands but now residing in California, is a
psychologist, Qigong and meditation instructor, sound healer, researcher,
and recording artist. While Ilka has explored many meaningful career paths, her
passion for the past 25 years has been working with and teaching sacred sound
healing modalities worldwide, including the ancient art of overtone singing.
Ilka's meditation music is featured in Dr Joe Dispenza's advanced retreats in
the US and internationally.
