islands of Harmony — the story Behind my First release

it feels surreal sitting down to write this blog for my very first release, islands of Harmony.

First of all, thank you for being here and taking the time to dive a little deeper into the why behind my music. That means more to me than i can fully put into words.

they say music has a way of decorating time, and islands of Harmony will forever hold a special place in my heart, as a reminder of this exciting chapter of my life.

For as long as i can remember, i’ve carried a deep desire to pursue electronic music, not just as something i love to listen to, but as a way to channel the inspiration and creativity that seems to flow through me. music has always felt like a language of the soul, and stepping into producing felt like answering a call i had been hearing for a long time.

earlier this year, i had the absolute pleasure of working with an incredible inspiration of mine, Savej, and becoming part of his community, the Ancient Future Collective. The night before i found the class, i was talking with god as i usually do before bed, and prayed for the technical support with Ableton with guidance that aligned with my spiritual intention to make music in the first place.

i woke up the next morning to a video on instagram from savej explaining his cohort, community and the deeper purpose behind the teachings. i couldn’t believe my ears, it was exactly what I prayed for and immediately signed up that july morning.

through this cohort, i began learning Ableton and discovering the vast universe that exists within the software. it opened up an entirely new world for me, and i’m incredibly grateful to be part of such an inspiring and supportive community.

For 14 weeks, i devoted myself fully to the course and the process of learning. During that time, i happened to be traveling between two places that deeply inspired this track: the bahamas and hawaii.

the bahamian water has always captivated me. the vibrant aqua blues, the soft white sand, the way the ocean seems to glow with life, it’s something that has always spoken directly to my soul and a place i find myself in dreams often. being surrounded by that beauty while learning and creating had a profound influence on the feeling of this song.

i finished the course while in Hawaii, which became an equally powerful chapter of the journey.

while there, i participated in a sacred plant medicine ceremony where the name islands of harmony came through to me. it felt like one of those moments where something simply arrives—you don’t think it up, you receive it.

during my time on the island, i also hiked the kalalau trail. it’s a 10-12 hour hike and the most physically and mentally challenging thing i’ve ever done. did i mention i slipped in the shower two days before the hike, totally losing my entire big toe nail and and constant throbbing foot lol! considering we had to secure a permit 5 months in advance for this hike, there was no turning back!

this hike however, turned into one of the most profound teachings of my life. there was a moment on that trail where i completely surrendered, where i had to let go of control and trust god fully to guide me through. this moment mirrored my spiritual journey perfectly and the beauty that lies beyond complete surrender was peace i had yet experienced.

at the end of that hike lies one of the most sacred beaches on earth. it’s a place where the kings and queens of the island are laid to rest. this burial ground beside a waterfall that cascades down onto the sand is met by Fresh papaya and flowers growing along the stream. standing there, surrounded by the raw beauty and history of the land, i was completely in awe by the beauty, wonder and undeniable energy that flows through.

the lyrics in this track reflect my personal journey toward becoming a music producer and the many quiet conversations i’ve had with god along the way.

“Can’t you hear my call, is it loud enough…”
“i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna fall — you know i need you, i can’t do it on my own.”

those words capture the feeling of pursuing a dream that feels bigger than you are, something you feel in every fiber of your being, yet something that requires faith to follow.

the line “i don’t wanna fall” ended up carrying a double meaning for me. it speaks to the vulnerability of chasing something deeply important, but it also strangely mirrored the very real moment of navigating Crawler’s Ledge on the hike, a narrow and intense section of the trail that quite literally asks you to trust your footing.

Looking back now, this song represents so much more than just a track. It represents the beginning of a journey i’ve been dreaming about for years.

islands of harmony is a reflection of trust, surrender, inspiration from nature, and the loud whisper of guidance that has led me here.

and in many ways, it’s only the beginning.

thank you to my incredible life partner jordan, for being my rock through it all (and capturing these moments for us.)

and thank you all for being part of this moment in time with me.

with love,
saige spirit

the inspiration behind islands of harmony

islands of Harmony — the story Behind my First release