Clair doesn't push the current, she dives in and flows with it. The warmth and serenity in her music is irresistable. Get a pair of headphones and give yourself a long deserved healing in the lap of the Divine Mother.
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Exuberant, joyful, "make you wanna dance" music and soothing meditative rhythyms, combined with Sanskrit mantra and names of the divine, for a true musical meditation experience!
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Read Clair's account of being cast in the movie EAT PRAY LOVE: (start here)
On Tuesday, August 4th, 2009, Clair Oaks, musician and Lead Svaroopa® Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist found herself in the Big Apple, on the set of Eat, Pray, Love! in a scene with Julia Roberts (she plays Elizabeth Gilbert) and James Franco, (who plays David, her on again off again boyfriend) as the lead member of a chanting band!
In brief, Clair was visiting her son (Elijah Tucker, new CD available at www.generousmusic.com) in Brooklyn when his friend mentioned that he noticed on Craig's List, someone looking for a kirtan band to be in a scene in a Julia Roberts movie. Clair says, "My mind began telling me how unlikely it was that I would get this part: '…really Clair, we are in New York City (quite a kirtan Mecca). Surely someone local had responded and gotten the gig already…' Still, through it all, I was aware of an inner urging, a quiet, persistent nudge, a whisper that said, 'Go for it Clair, this is an opportunity and anything can happen.'"
"That was Monday night July 27th. On Tuesday, I returned home just in time to check email and run off to my meditation class. The Craig's List ad [sent by my son's friend] was in my inbox. I laughed to myself as I responded as quickly as I could, collecting a few photos and answers to other inquiries from the ad. I sent it off and ran out the door to class.
"A little while after I returned home, I received a call from "Dave" at Central Casting in New York, who greeted me with enthusiasm, explaining that they had had a hard time finding a kirtan band and were thrilled that I had responded to the ad. He explained that it was for the movie adaptation of the best seller Eat, Pray, Love. My heart jumped — I loved that book! Again, my mind said, 'Are you kidding me?? Your casting company is in NYC and are having trouble finding a kirtan band to be in this movie!' This just had to be a special gift that I was being given and I felt a joyous surge of presence and love! Dave explained that they were looking for a kirtan band but that we probably wouldn't even play any music!? A little strange, but hey, it still sounded like fun to me!
"I didn't hear from Dave for a few days. My husband and I were traveling to Ithaca, NY that Thursday. I began thinking that it might not occur, and noted some feelings of disappointment. I recognized that my attachment to the idea had blossomed and this was a good opportunity to see that and to keep it in check. I pondered the situation and sat with my feelings, imagining the various possible scenarios. After sitting with it, I felt grateful for how fun it had been already, how special it had felt and realized that if it didn't happen, I'd still feel joyful over what had already transpired. It just made me laugh whenever I thought about it! It was my own little cosmic thrill! I was filled with wonder at the adventure and possibility life can offer and gratitude that I was aware of this one!
"While Rob and I were in Ithaca, the numerous emails, phone calls and texts continued as I rounded up the group who would comprise the band…
About 4 PM on Sunday afternoon, as we drove back from Ithaca, I got the call…"
For the full story including the glorious outcome, read Clair's full account of the grace-filled events that landed her in movie land, click here.