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Radicantis Luminis

from Upon the Earth by MANtrio

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In some branches of Western herbal lore, it is said that plants are physical manifestations of archetypal souls. These essences filter down through the cosmos until reaching the soil of our planet. Once on earth, their forms generously offer their wisdom, virtues, and healing abilities.

While contemplating the beauty of this idea, I came across Hildegard von Bingen’s antiphon, “O spectabiles viri.” Her symbols struck me—lucida umbra (shining shadow), viventem lucem (living, piercing light), and radicantis luminis (deep-rooted or rooting light). While Hildegard was speaking of a different incarnation, I couldn’t help but imagine the celestial journey of more literal plants.

The music of this piece was drawn from fragments of Hildegard’s antiphon. Beginning with a chord made up of the pitches associated with the word “luminis,” and ending with the partial melody for “radicantis,” this piece explores the “shining shadow”—the mystery that takes place between light and root.
- Sarah Yates

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from Upon the Earth, released July 14, 2023
Sage Romey, piano
Sarah Yates, bass
Melanie Sehman, drums and percussion

Composed by Sarah Yates

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MANtrio Bellingham, Washington

MANtrio is an improvising trio with Sage Romey (pf), Sarah Yates (bs) and Melanie Sehman (drums/perc) that brings together their experiences in jazz, contemporary classical, experimental, West African, and medieval musics. Using radical listening as a guiding principle, they use the standard trio format as a laboratory for exploration, performing improvised music and original creative work. ... more

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