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Badasht Vol. III - Visionaries

by The Badasht Project - Various Artists

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In my darksome night When I've lost my light And my worldly mind is tired and worried I know I need someone To lead me to the sun To take my hand when I can't find my courage Oh Lord, Oh Lord Oh Lord won't you take me home Oh Lord, Oh Lord Oh Lord won't you take me home Hace tiempo ya Dejé de respirar Y tu aliento no logró alcanzarme Y pude despertar De esta oscuridad Al sonido de tu voz al llamarme...* (*English translation: For so long I stopped breathing And your breath couldn't reach me And I could awaken from that darkness To the sound of your voice as you call me...) Oh Señor, Señor Regresame a mi hogar Oh Lord, Oh Lord Oh Lord won't you take me home “In the darksome night of despair, my eye turneth expectant and full of hope to the morn of Thy boundless favor and at the hour of dawn my drooping soul is refreshed and strengthened in remembrance of Thy beauty and perfection. He whom the grace of Thy mercy aideth, though he be but a drop, shall become the boundless ocean, and the merest atom which the outpouring of Thy loving-kindness assisteth, shall shine even as the radiant star.” ** ALLÁH-U-ABHÁ (**Prayer by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, excerpted from Bahá’í Prayers: A Selection of Prayers Revealed by Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá p. 268)
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6. O SON OF BEING! Thy Paradise is My love; thy heavenly home, reunion with Me. Enter therein and tarry not. This is that which hath been destined for thee in Our kingdom above and Our exalted dominion. (Baha'u'llah, The Arabic Hidden Words)
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38. O SON OF SPIRIT! Burst thy cage asunder, and even as the phoenix of love soar into the firmament of holiness. Renounce thyself and, filled with the spirit of mercy, abide in the realm of celestial sanctity.
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3. O FRIEND! In the garden of thy heart plant naught but the rose of love, and from the nightingale of affection and desire loosen not thy hold. Treasure the companionship of the righteous and eschew all fellowship with the ungodly. (Baha'u'llah, The Persian Hidden Words)
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This dessert heat struggles endlessly to bury me Immensity of this feat we face may deter the weak His Words are deep never bleak to those who seek The chosen meek who rose relentlessly to herd the sheep The bird is freed of its cage and earthly bondage Urgently needs to serve pay worthy homage Rise to the task eyes fixed 'pon the knowledge 10 thousand angels got ya back as promised I have the light that you're dying for I am the strength in the lions's roar I'm not much different than you, cause I've got limits too But love of my Creator has defined my core And that's the point where I pivot at So any strength that I'm given – I can give it back Livin' at, times where the world isn't filled with that Spiritual vibe, I'm in the field trying to deal with that, Singin' that: I am the change that I wanna see, ‘Cause I'm a spiritual revolutionary. Let’s start the revolution, spiritual in nature Fueled by the fire of our love for the Maker People say the youth are the future’s creators Well the future is now, there is no time for later But we’re lost in a world full of talk Everybody’s ears are always clouded by this dross We're living in disunity, it leaves us at a loss I feel like we keep our souls in a box But now our mission is given We've got the drive, let’s be driven You see our spiritual lyrics are paired with intricate rhythms We’ll make the world we envision Invent a new way of living Through revolution of the spirit we accomplish His bidding So let me tell you the things that you’re prepared to know There’s gems of inestimable value that you carry though Our spirit, no need to keep it buried so Say it with me, i’m a be a revolutionary yo I am the change that I wanna see, ‘Cause I'm a spiritual revolutionary. When the Heroes are named let them mention she, With the strength indeed to swim against the stream! Let them mention he who lives intentionally Whose will won’t bend even if the end is seen Let them mention me. Let them mention we Who give a 100% body soul and mentally Let them mention we who serve and bend the knee And pray the blessings of the Most flow generously We who rise and fight to see that justice stands With the voice to answer those who cry out “What’s the plan?” These seekers need teachers, keepers of the Faith And guidance to lead us in battle erase The problems and the tests and the questions we face We slowly transforming this unholy place. The kingdom we building will bring them solace We buildin’ Dominion come take yo’ place singin’… I am the change that I wanna see, ‘Cause I'm a spiritual revolutionary.
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As for you, O ye lovers of God, make firm your steps in His Cause, with such resolve that ye shall not be shaken though the direst of calamities assail the world. By nothing, under no conditions, be ye perturbed. Be ye anchored fast as the high mountains, be stars that dawn over the horizon of life, be bright lamps in the gatherings of unity, be souls humble and lowly in the presence of the friends, be innocent in heart. Be ye symbols of guidance and lights of godliness, severed from the world, clinging to the handhold that is sure and strong, spreading abroad the spirit of life, riding the Ark of salvation. Be ye daysprings of generosity, dawning-points of the mysteries of existence, sites where inspiration alighteth, rising-places of splendours, souls that are sustained by the Holy Spirit, enamoured of the Lord, detached from all save Him, holy above the characteristics of humankind, clothed in the attributes of the angels of heaven, that ye may win for yourselves the highest bestowal of all, in this new time, this wondrous age. (‘Abdu'l-Baha, Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Baha, p. 241)
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72. O MY SERVANT! Thou art even as a finely tempered sword concealed in the darkness of its sheath and its value hidden from the artificer's knowledge. Wherefore come forth from the sheath of self and desire that thy worth may be made resplendent and manifest unto all the world. (Baha'u'llah, The Persian Hidden Words)
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O my God! O Thou forgiver of sins, bestower of gifts, dispeller of afflictions! Verily, I beseech Thee to forgive the sins of such as have abandoned the physical garment and have ascended to the spiritual world. O my Lord! Purify them from trespasses, dispel their sorrows, and change their darkness into light. Cause them to enter the garden of happiness, cleanse them with the most pure water, and grant them to behold Thy splendors on the loftiest mount. - 'Abdu'l-Bahá (Compilations, Baha'i Prayers, p. 44) May our love guide you home May our prayers carry you home May God open the door May He welcome you home
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O my God! O my God! Unite the hearts of Thy servants, and reveal to them Thy great purpose. May they follow Thy commandments and abide in Thy law. Help them, O God, in their endeavor, and grant them strength to serve Thee. O God! Leave them not to themselves, but guide their steps by the light of Thy knowledge, and cheer their hearts by Thy love. Verily, Thou art their Helper and their Lord. (Bahá'u'lláh, Compilations, Baha'i Prayers, p. 203)
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me... 'Twas Grace that taught 
my heart to fear
 And Grace, my fears relieved. 
How precious did that Grace appear The hour I first believed Through many dangers, toils and snares I've already come. 'Twas Grace that brought me safe thus far And Grace will lead me home CH: Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound That saved... That saved a wretch like me 
I once was lost but now am found Was blind... Was blind but now I see The Lord has promised good to me 
His word my hope secures. My shield and portion He will be As long as life endures. When we've been here ten thousand years Bright shining as the sun We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we've first begun CH: Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved... That saved a wretch like me 
I once was lost but now am found Was blind... Was blind but now I see 
I once was lost but now am found Was blind... Was blind but now I see
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O God! O God! This is a broken-winged bird and his flight is very slow -- assist him so that he may fly toward the apex of prosperity and salvation, wing his way with the utmost joy and happiness throughout the illimitable space, raise his melody in Thy Supreme Name in all the regions, exhilarate the ears with this call, and brighten the eyes by beholding the signs of guidance. O Lord! I am single, alone and lowly. For me there is no support save Thee, no helper except Thee and no sustainer beside Thee. Confirm me in Thy service, assist me with the cohorts of Thine angels, make me victorious in the promotion of Thy Word and suffer me to speak out Thy wisdom amongst Thy creatures. Verily, Thou art the helper of the weak and the defender of the little ones, and verily Thou art the Powerful, the Mighty and the Unconstrained.   (Abdu'l-Baha, Tablets of the Divine Plan, p. 87)
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Youth can move the world Youth can move the world when in action They take your mind and they're attacking it They're just some blood suckin' money-hungry Draculas Yo they say that life is tough, aint no way that you can battle it And put you in a cloud of confusion; labyrinth So now you're jaded, dreams so faded Say you're livin' that life, but really you're livin' wasted This is a digital age, don't be a digital slave Don't gotta sacrifice you're life to be brave They think that if you're young then your brain you can't use So they make fake realities that they hand you And stuff it in your ears as if you can't hear The truth. The power's in the hands of the youth! Say: Remember The Báb, He was a young man He gave up His life to promote the Cause Remember Anis, he was a young boy He gave up his life to promote the Cause Remember Badi, he was a young man He gave up his life to promote the Cause Remember Quddus, he was a young man He gave up his life to promote the Cause There's people gettin' rich with the hype and the fall back Over the transient things that we gawk at Tell me where the line of consuming stops at When the value of what is priced high isn't all that It's probably made by child in Vietnam Or a girl in Cambodia that's workin' till the dawn So the thugs from Thailand don't try to buy her little sister Driven by the tears of her mother when she kissed her Goodbye But yeah, I guess you're lookin' kinda fly With all that fresh gear that you just buyed I mean bought What's the vocabulary I'm taught Swag, swag, it's scary is it not? Or is it just me, am I going crazy Isn't it wrong what they've done in Iran with BIHE? I guess that freedom everywhere's a silhouette Over there they can't study, over here we're still in debt Say: CHORUS: Remember The Báb, He was a young man He gave up His life to promote the Cause Remember Anis, he was a young boy He gave up his life to promote the Cause Remember Badi, he was a young man He gave up his life to promote the Cause Remember Quddus, he was a young man He gave up his life to promote the Cause BRIDGE: They think that if you're young then your brain you can't use So they make fake realities that they hand you And stuff it in your ears as if you can't hear the truth. The power's in the hands of the youth! Say: Remember Tahirih, she was a lady Remember ‘Abdu’l-Bahá when he was young Shogi Effendi, he was a young man Remember ‘Abdu’l-Bahá when he was young Youth can move the world when in action The power's in the hands of the youth.
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O kind Lord! O Comforter of anguished hearts! Send down Thy mercy upon us, and Thy grace, bestow upon us patience, give us the strength to endure. With Thy generous hand, lay Thou a balm upon our sores, grant us a medicine for this never-healing woe. Console Thou Thy loved ones, comfort Thy friends and handmaids, heal Thou our wounded breasts, and with Thy bounty's remedy, restore our festering hearts. With the gentle breeze of Thy compassion, make fresh and green again these boughs, withered by autumn blasts; restore Thou to flourishing life these flowers, shrivelled by the blight of bereavement. With tidings of the Abha Paradise, wed Thou our souls to joy, and rejoice Thou our spirits with heartening voices from the dwellers in the realm of glory. Thou art the Bounteous, Thou art the Clement; Thou art the Bestower, the Loving. (Compilations, Bahiyyih Khanum, p. 149)
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O Divine Providence shed a ray of light upon this gathering that it may become illumined. Shed a ray of light, a ray of light. Shed a a ray of light. Inspired by: O Divine Providence! This assemblage is composed of Thy friends who are attracted to Thy beauty and are set ablaze by the fire of Thy love. Turn these souls into heavenly angels, resuscitate them through the breath of Thy Holy Spirit, grant them eloquent tongues and resolute hearts, bestow upon them heavenly power and merciful susceptibilities, cause them to become the promulgators of the oneness of mankind and the cause of love and concord in the world of humanity, so that the perilous darkness of ignorant prejudice may vanish through the light of the Sun of Truth, this dreary world may become illumined, this material realm may absorb the rays of the world of spirit, these different colors may merge into one color and the melody of praise may rise to the kingdom of Thy sanctity. Verily, Thou art the Omnipotent, and the Almighty! —‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Baha'i Prayers pg. 115
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Who am I to call your name You know I’m in no condition Can these tiny prayers ascend up to your gate And make a new creation Make a new creation out of me? Who am I to find your faith I’m in love with my addictions Is it possible to throw them all away And make a new creation Make a new creation out of me? Who am I to teach your way I’m a walking contradiction But I’m asking that you take this ball of clay And make a new creation Make a new creation Make a new creation Make a new creation out of me
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True Freedom, is obedience to God Raise me up, and let me be Free True Glory, is contentment with His Will Raise me up, and let me be Free True Justice, is to see with searching eyes Raise me up, and let me be Free True Religion, is to follow in His Way Raise me up, and let me be free True Courage, is promotion of His Word Raise me up, and let me be Free True Power, is steadfastness in His Love Raise me up, and let me be Free True Love, is to burn with His Desire Raise me up, and let me be Free True Faith, is abundance of our deeds Raise me up, and let me be Free True Safety, is renouncing all the world Raise me up, and let me be Free True Wisdom, is the dread of His Decree Raise me up, and let me be Free True Knowledge, is to know Bahá’u’lláh Raise me up, and let me be Free True Freedom, is obedience to God Raise me up, and let me be Free (inspred by Bahá’u’lláh’s ‘Words of Wisdom’)
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People say You’re out of date like an old shoe You’re so worn and torn and You’re of no use How can they fix their lips to say the things that they do I’d like to see them take a breath without you They say I’m square they say my faith is dated And our relationship is overrated They say this love affair has got me jaded That may be but they can’t see that you in me makes me cool They say cause I believe in you I’m a fool But I just simply smile, I know what’s true You looked down deep into my heart and found a jewel And that’s so cool Fussin’ at you for all their bad situations Shifting blame cause they don’t want to face them But as for me your love’s my inspiration I hope through me they can see That Your love can set them free to be a reflection of your image Then they’ll join with me recognizing only you can provide the means And what we need to bring healing to a world desiring sweet relief I don’t know but that sounds cool They say cause I believe in you I’m a fool But I just simply smile, I know what’s true You looked down deep into my heart and found a jewel And that’s so cool It’s not in the clothes I wear Or the way I style my hair I don’t have to have a dime Doesn’t matter, I’m cool In His eyes I’m fine Cause he created an expression of nobility In my spirit that rings true, that’s the reason I am gonna sing And I believe He feels the same about you That makes Him cool
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Badi get a grip... don't let em see you like this I say I'm ashamed of mankind but I walk a thin line So I slip, if somethings in the way yea I'm known to trip It's just more than I can take All eyes on me, and it's more than I can fake But at the end of the day, man all that I can say is My prayers to the Most Great When I'm down for the count, in it too deep When I live day to day, start to lose sleep When I don't go to class, when I don't call fam back How long can I do this, how long will I last I don't know God, I don't know If I am even worthy of your grace anymore I'm waiting for a sign, but everything is sign In reality the world is already mine CHORUS: I feel it my veins The Fire, when I cry out His Name Oh my god, make my prayer A fire to burn away all my veils Make of my prayer a fire Kindle in my veins a fire My God, My Adored One My King, My Desire I know that God gave each a purpose But we all gotta search way beneath the surface To find it, like trying to unearth a diamond That always appears with the most perfect timing -so I start reading to find meaning- And I see there is still something I am not seeing In between the lines, In my spirit In the music, in the very air that I'm breathing It's the reason I feel forced to write I recognize it inside me, that source of light Showing me there is so much more to life Arming me with the fire, because I got wars to fight I think about the breakers of the dawn And how they stood firm when the guns were drawn On the front lines far from pawns Kings in their own right, their the ones who I call upon Whenever I lose faith I read the story of my name and realize it's never too late To believe and so shall my powers be I believed, and He made a man out of me CHORUS: I feel it my veins The Fire, when I cry out His Name Oh my god, make my prayer A fire to burn away all my veils Make of my prayer a fire Kindle in my veins a fire My God, My Adored One My King, My Desire When the swords flash, go forward When the shafts fly, press onward When the swords flash, go forward When the shafts fly, press onward When the swords flash, go forward When the shafts fly, press onward When the swords flash, go forward When the shafts fly, press onward 
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My shadow grows Force a direction I'm cordless as a pocket of salt My mind is home And tall as I am reckless Crazed with golden wings These happenings Like chorus in a forest of watch And marches on My quarreling Caress me for some peaceful state Call me a wanderer, pioneer Caress the moon in my arms A solace embrace Call me an amateur, I am here Collect the joy in my scars And the bright from my face The greatest lands of all wrestle with light and make me turn A shadow of emptiness and loss That is all to measure on No preachers, no cars, to trifling shows No heaven so deep to daze me oh lord My claws, my wings, my glory parade My cross on the turf as i lay Call me a wanderer, pioneer Caress the moon in my arms A solace embrace Call me an amateur, I am here Collect the joy in my scars And the bright from my face
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We need Thy protection And we need Thy compassion ‘Cause sometimes I get the feeling That something is missing More and more with time I realize We can’t make it on our own Unlock my heart because I need to know that we’re never alone No we’re never alone ‘Cause “Our souls are united, and our hearts are welded Each to each, each to each In following Thy ways to soaring in the skies We are all one, we are all one” * As I stumble through I try to remember The light that leads us on The love that’s always been there More and more with time I realize We can’t make it on our own Unlock my heart because I need to know that we’re never alone No we’re never alone ‘Cause “Our souls are united, and our hearts are welded Each to each, each to each In following Thy ways to soaring in the skies We are all one, we are all one” * ...We are one Bahiyyih Khanum – The Greatest Holy Leaf, Prayers for Young Baha’is, Kalimat Press 1993, page 34

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The Badasht Project returns, with a 2-CD set of 21 songs dedicated to the youth, featuring an ever-greater circle of collaborators spanning every genre from electronica to bluegrass to hip-hop.
Physical CDs will start shipping in November -- *pre-order* yours now!

Vol. III 'Visionaries' features young artists, some already well along their path, others recorded here for the first time—as well as a few more ‘seasoned’ folks—creating music ranging from the purely devotional, using passages from the Bahá’í Writings, to the personal and introspective, in the inspired language of the heart.

We look forward to expanding the circle even more. This is just the beginning!

— JB Eckl and Eric Dozier

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released September 19, 2013

Curated and overseen by JB Eckl on behalf of the Badasht Project

Produced by JB Eckl (1, 2, 4, 11, 12, 17, 18, 21), Kelly Snook (6,7, 14), Ferraby Lionheart (3), Arlen Yanch, JB Eckl & Jon Rezin (5), KC Porter (8), Devon Gundry & Kelly Snook (9), Carlos Serrano (10), Karim Rushdy (13), Christopher Faizi (15), JB Eckl & Jon Rezin (16), Marcus "Bellringer" Bell & Jon Rezin (19), The Secret Buttons and Kelsey Bulkin (20).

Mixed by Jon Rezin (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 21), Kelly Snook (6, 7, 14), KC Porter (8,), Karim Rushdy (13), Christopher Faizi (15), JB Eckl (17), Caeli Lohr (20).

Mastered by Jon Rezin
Album Design by Juliet Seals Crossley
Executive Producers: KC Porter, David Langness

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