AlephBa Podcast
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -In these podcasts by AlephBa, focused on poetry, spirituality, and humanity, we listen to AlephBa recite poetry and spoken word. The podcasts are usually brief and to the point. Sometimes, they are accompanied by powerful background music to help set the mood and evoke emotions to complement the deep meaning of the words. Typically, such music is specially selected by Aleph Ba.
In these troubling times, take a few minutes to contemplate, reflect, and engage with the mysticism and beauty of Aleph Ba's poetic recitations. Enjoy! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
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Episodes
Wisdom and Understanding (early May 2011)
July 13, 2020 17:33 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBRecorded by Aleph Ba, this piece is entitled Wisdom and Understanding and was recorded in early May 2011. It has, as background, the music of classical Spanish guitar - specifically, Asturias - Albaniz. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
June 10, 2020 - Of Man and Existence - installment in series
July 13, 2020 17:24 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MBThis installment in the 'Of Man and Existence' series is from June 10, 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Are We Ignorant? (February 2020)
May 13, 2020 06:05 - 10 minutes - 2.52 MBThoughts from Aleph Ba, February 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
The Human Project and Development - Jan. 5, 2019 installment.
May 13, 2020 06:04 - 10 minutes - 4.92 MBBy Aleph Ba. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
The Object and the Subject. April 16 2019 installment - Of Man and Existence
May 13, 2020 05:57 - 3 minutes - 675 KBThoughts by Aleph Ba. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
March 29, 2020 Installment - Of Man and Existence
April 16, 2020 04:49 - 10 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this March 29, 2020 installment, Aleph Ba shares further thoughts in the series "Of Man and Existence." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Of Man and Existence - Feb 23 2020 Lecture
March 25, 2020 02:19 - 12 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this short lecture, an installment in the Of Man and Existence series, Aleph Ba recites some of his writings and thoughts in regard to certain philosophical questions and approaches. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
The Path of Knowledge
February 13, 2020 01:27 - 2 minutes - 6.42 MBThis poem by Aleph Ba, entitled "The Path of Knowledge," was recorded by him in early May 2011, with background music, "Albinioni Adajio." Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
I Write Your Name Freedom
February 10, 2020 18:58 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBThis poem by Aleph Ba is entitled "I Write Your Name Freedom." It is recited here by Aleph Ba and accompanied by background music by Tchaikovsky (his violin concerto in A minor). Aleph Ba intends to make some revisions to this piece, but has not yet done so. In the mean time, please enjoy this version! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Be a Man
February 10, 2020 18:50 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBThis poem, written and recited by Aleph Ba, is entitled "Be A Man." It is recited here with background music selected by Aleph Ba: Pachelbel's Canon in D and Albinoni Adagio in G Minor. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Man in Peace
February 10, 2020 18:44 - 3 minutes - 7.28 MBThis spoken word by poet and spiritualist Aleph Ba is entitled "Man in Peace," and was written and recited by Aleph Ba on July 25 2011. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Come Brother
February 10, 2020 18:36 - 2 minutes - 6.79 MBIn this episode, poet and spiritualist Aleph Ba recites his original poem, "Come Brother", with a background chant selected by Aleph Ba, entitled "Niggun of the Besht (Galicia)". This was recorded in 2011. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
The Meaning of the Human Project
February 10, 2020 18:26 - 2 minutes - 5.6 MBAn explanation by Aleph Ba regarding an ongoing series, "The Human Project." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Ensanha by Parviz Mohajer (translated and recited by Aleph Ba)
February 10, 2020 18:23 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBThis is a recitation by Aleph Ba of "Ensanha" by Parviz Mohajer (English translation by Aleph Ba, January 2016). Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alephba/support
Call for Life
January 30, 2020 02:33 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBThis poem, Call For Life, was written and recited by the poet and spiritualist Aleph Ba. This particular recitation was recorded on May 14, 2011. It is accompanied by background music by Mozart which was specifically selected by Aleph Ba to complement this poem. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Tetragrammaton
January 30, 2020 02:25 - 7 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this podcast, Aleph Ba discusses understandings in relation to certain mythological issues and related spiritual matters. This was recorded in January 2020. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Compassion, Mercy
January 30, 2020 02:22 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBPoet and spiritualist Aleph Ba recites his poem entitled "Compassion, Mercy." This recitation was recorded in early May 2011, and includes background music specially selected by Aleph Ba: PachelBell's Canon. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Day and Time
January 30, 2020 02:17 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBIn this original poem by Aleph Ba, entitled "Day and Time," Aleph Ba recites his thoughts and feelings on various ideas. This is accompanied by background music selected by Aleph Ba: Tchaikovsky's Marche Slav. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
The Poem of Life
January 25, 2020 22:29 - 7 minutes - 17.4 MBThis piece by Aleph Ba, entitled "The Poem of Life," is a part of the series "Of Man and Existence." It was recited by Aleph Ba in April 2018. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Wisdom
January 25, 2020 22:24 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBThis poem by Aleph Ba, entitled "Wisdom," was recited by Aleph Ba in early May 2011, with background music specially chosen by Aleph Ba to accompany it: Chopin's "Raindrops." Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
The Elder's Last Words
January 25, 2020 22:20 - 2 minutes - 5.92 MBPart of the series Of Man and Existence, this poem by Aleph Ba, entitled "The Elder's Last Words," was recited by Aleph Ba in April 2018. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
A Woman of Understanding
January 25, 2020 22:08 - 3 minutes - 7.87 MBWritten by poet and spiritualist Aleph Ba, this poem, "A Woman of Understanding," was recited and recorded by Aleph Ba in August 2011. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
The Tale of the Butterfly and the Rose
January 25, 2020 22:04 - 11 minutes - 26.5 MBA story by poet and spiritualist Aleph Ba, this is entitled "The Tale of the Butterfly and the Rose." Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Come Child
January 21, 2020 04:31 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBThis poem, entitled Come Child, was written and recorded by Aleph Ba on Christmas Day 2011. This rendition is done with background music selected by Aleph Ba: Chopin's Nocturne in C Sharp Minor. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Words of Love
January 21, 2020 04:27 - 2 minutes - 5.91 MBThis poem by Aleph Ba is called Words of Love, and was recorded by him in New York in 2012. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Proverbs of Solomon on Wisdom
January 21, 2020 04:25 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MBThis poem, called Proverbs of Solomon on Wisdom, was written by Aleph Ba and was recorded by him in early May 2011. This rendition includes music selected by him as background: Cantiga de Santa Maria 123. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
In the Sounds of Life
January 21, 2020 04:22 - 5 minutes - 12.7 MBThis spoken word poetry by Aleph Ba is called In the Sounds of Life. It was recorded by Aleph Ba on July 25, 2011. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Freedom
January 21, 2020 04:19 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBIn this poem, entitled Freedom, Aleph Ba provides some of his greatest poetry yet! Recorded in early May 2011 by Aleph Ba, this poem is accompanied by the following powerful music selected by Aleph Ba for background: Bach's Tocata and Fugue in D Minor. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Nefesh
January 21, 2020 04:16 - 6 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this podcast talk entitled "Nefesh," Aleph Ba shares some of his thoughts about myth, mythology, the soul and spirit. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
The Millions
January 21, 2020 04:12 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBThe Millions is a poem written by and recited by Aleph Ba. It is recorded here with background music selected by Aleph Ba: guitar by Fernando Sor - Capricio Arabe. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Word
January 21, 2020 04:10 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBIn this original poem by Aleph Ba, entitled "Word", see if you can experience some cosmic insight and understanding. Recorded in early May 2011 by Aleph Ba, the poem is accompanied with background music selected by Aleph Ba: Tchaikovsky's Capriccio Italien Opus 45. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
This is the Oneness
January 21, 2020 04:07 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBEnjoy this original poem by Aleph Ba, entitled This is the Oneness, recorded in early May 2011 by Aleph Ba. In the background, hand selected by Aleph Ba, is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Eine Kleine Nacht. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
The Sacrifice
January 21, 2020 04:03 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBListen to this original poem by Aleph Ba, "The Sacrifice", recorded in early May 2011, with background music selected by Aleph Ba: J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 2. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
I Will Be Resurrected
January 13, 2020 19:43 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBThis poem, "I Will Be Resurrected," by Aleph Ba, was recorded by the poet in early May 2011, and is accompanied by background music specified by the poet for this particular piece, by the great Tchaikovsky. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Planting Season
January 13, 2020 19:37 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBWritten by poet and spiritualist Aleph Ba, this poem, entitled "Planting Season," was recorded by Aleph Ba in early May 2011. It is accompanied by background music selected by Aleph Ba for this particular piece: Chopin's Nocturne in C Sharp Minor. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
The Lady Stands on the Corners
January 13, 2020 19:18 - 2 minutes - 5.77 MBRecorded July 2011 and authored and recited by poet Aleph Ba, certain aspects of this piece of spoken word can also be found in other poems by Aleph Ba. Listening to this piece amidst Aleph Ba's other work allows one get a glimpse into the poet's creative evolution and process. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
The Oneness
January 09, 2020 02:18 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBIn this second episode of the AlephBa podcast, we hear AlephBa recite his original poem, The Oneness. We hope you enjoy this spiritual and meaningful recitation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alephba/support
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayam
January 07, 2020 04:47 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBIn this first podcast of recitations by poet AlephBa, we enjoy an English translation and recitation by AlephBa of parts of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayam, which is one of the most famous and well known works in Persian poetry. Some lovely background music is provided to help set the mood and evoke emotions to complement the deep meaning of the poetry. Enjoy this poetry and spiritual journey, take a break from the stresses of your day and listen to the voice of AlephBa. --- Support this po...