RELEASED: Jan 1st 2008
LABEL: Pro Soul Alliance
TRACKS: 14
TOTAL LENGTH: 00:58:08
FORMAT: 320 kbps MP3
CATEGORIES: Social & Devotional Music
GENRE: Spiritual, World / International, New Age

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Fire and Gold blends eastern and western musical styles and features a number of languages including English, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese. The theme is the tests and difficulties of life, and the title comes from the Hidden Words of Bahá'u'lláh: "Busy not thyself with this world, for with fire we test the gold and with gold we test our servants". The music is diverse and reflects influences from around the world.

In addition to Elika's piano performances, the songs also include a number of outstanding musicians on Celtic harp, Persian nay flute and santour, Spanish guitar,Chinese erhu, flute and cello.

The result is a sophisticated, yet catchy fusion of progressive ideas with ancient, classic overtones layered with gorgeous melodies that has literally brought tears to many listeners. It truly eases the soul from the burdens of this earthly life and uplifts it with divine illuminations.