Serenity Sessions, volume two

Cascades, part one: Glacial Riverflow 

A transporting blend of new age, neo-classical, and meditative sound design, the piece draws inspiration from the natural rhythm and resonance of rushing mountain waters.

Rooted in Fenster’s deep connection to nature, the track captures the immersive experience of sitting beside a glacial river, where light, motion, and sound intertwine. “I’ve always loved the feel and sounds of water,” he shares. “I can sit for hours listening and feeling the rush of life and love in every passing drop.”  That sense of presence flows through every moment of this composition, offering listeners a space for calm, reflection, and quiet inspiration.

Reflections 

A calming, neo-classical and world-infused composition, this collaboration with Claude Laflamme emerges from deep stillness and shared creative intention, offering listeners a gentle reminder of their inherent light, love, and presence.

When Mark received the first ideas of the piece from Claude, the lyrics arrived immediately: “I hear you now, I see you now, in the stars above, filled with Light, filled with Love, You.” Together, the music and words reveal the song’s purpose to help listeners feel seen, heard, and gently affirmed in their truth.

Sacred Yearning

Featuring a unique fusion of instruments and styles, “Sacred Yearning” showcases Fenster’s collaboration with Sharanjeet Singh Mand, whose vocals and musicality guided the session, and Rishi Rajeev on Tabla, whose energy added vibrant rhythm to the piece. “Sharanjeet’s beautiful spirit and musical prowess collage in a manner that allows music and the love it has to flow with ease and power,” Fenster notes. “I adore his openness and freedom of expression, as I do the blessings of the Tabla and spirit brought to us by Rishi Rajeev on this piece, his very first recording.”


As part of Fenster’s ongoing musical philosophy, “Sacred Yearning” reflects a devotion to spirit, art, and being. “The yearning for the Divine is a yearning to discover all that we already are,” he says. “We must allow this light to shine without distraction or diversion. It’s about just being you and finding celebration in that discovery!”

“Sacred Yearning” conveys a sense of calm, energy, and spiritual uplift, blending meditative Indian Classical elements with Western Neo-Classical textures: strings, Hurdy Gurdy, vocalese, Sitar, and Tabla, all working in harmony to create a transcendent listening experience.

Heavenly Bliss

  “Heavenly Bliss” – The first single from the upcoming release in 2026 of Serenity Sessions, volume two, a flowing, neo-classical journey inspired by the awe and freedom of his first heli-skiing adventure. Equal parts calming and exhilarating, the piece blends meditative textures with soaring cello lines to capture the miracle of being fully alive in nature’s embrace. “

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Serenity Sessions, Vol. 1

A new series, uniquely beautiful in its approach to peaceful, deep Nada Yoga, the gentle musical journey to your bliss.  A lifetime of guidance, lessons and practice has led to this realized vision of new music, all composed, produced and performed by Mark Fenster.  Four  musical meditative journeys and three guided meditations, all especially designed to remind and return you to your natural inner state of peaceful, energized bliss.  Namaste ~

Album Track List

1. Dawn Blossoming

Opening with the gentle sound of rain recorded in our studio’s garden, guiding listeners through the hum of a new day’s beginning. The melodies and chords lead to an experience of peaceful joy and comfort, mirroring the flow of this day as it unfolds, even amidstlife’s busy rhythms.

2. Light Spheres Meditation

Offering a guided meditative journey that reconnects us with the loving truth of our shared existence, embodying peace, safety, and interconnectedness.Together, these pieces bring a sense of grounding in the beauty and stillness found in each new day.

3. Twilight’s Peaceful Dim

Providing an escape into the quiet that follows a busy day, this journey blends soothing rhythms and delicate melodies tocarry you from the vibrant energy of daylight to the peaceful calm of twilight. Take a second to close your eyes, breathe deeply, and allow the sounds of “Twilight’s Peaceful Dim” to guide you into a space of tranquillity. Pre-save today and be one of the first to enjoy it!Flowing Friday, January 24, 2025

The piece  is all about diving into your dream  It begins with a ‘calling’ of sorts — somewhat softly alluring, but also accompanied by a bit of tension and fear as it represents the unknown. Then, ultimately, the music shows us the value and lovingkindness that awaits once we prove our strength and faith are stronger than the fear.

6. Rising Embers

Sitting by a glowing campfire, feeling the warmth, absorbing the calm, watching tiny embers lift and fall to the sky, as if letting go, completing the experience and flowing back to the source.  This is how I feel when I realize I’ve made the leap, I’m ok, and all is well now that I’ve believed and trusted and seen the beauty behind the blast.  Rising Embers is the musical version of this experience, and while repeating its theme, there’s a different expression, style that leads somewhere new, and ultimately to the calming place of grateful acceptance and realization that there is so much good and so much for which to be grateful.  Sometimes it’s just hiding in plain site, like the rising embers from a campfire.

7. Daily Gratitude Prayer

These words and wishes are the very words I recite each and every morning as I begin my day.  The power of gratitude is immense, and is evidenced in every day life.  As you feel and express gratitude, more joyful wishes come to join your journey.  Complaints are treated in the very same manner - what you complain about will persist and grow, likely in both intensity and size.  


As everyone, my life is filled with “good” and “bad” events, people, things,… That Is a natural guarantee in our human lives.  How we deal with these, receive and respond, react and replay, or just flow, brings us our “reality”.  I’ve seen and lived this so very many times.  And now I find that since reciting this prayer every day, and it amplifying my appreciation and joy for what I already have, the miracles, or miracles as I see and feel them, keep coming.


I don’t mean to say that everyone should use my words, although please feel free if they speak to you.  Your own words, perhaps variations of mine, or completely new and much more You, that’s perfect.


I just wanted to share a little joy I’ve been able to uncover in my little world on my large journey here with you all.  I hope it brings you even a little bit of comfort and peace.  Namaste

Original album artwork and design by Zoe Fenster

“Spirit Staff” design by Gloria Leung

Cantoria Series

Cantoria

Meditative, Relaxing Universal Prayers & Melodies from Ancient Spirituality for Today’s Peaceful Presence.A heart & mindful collection of beautiful vocal and instrumental music, based on the Dead Sea Scrolls, and designed to help us return to our kindred course of love, peace & harmony.

Cantoria: SPIRIT

Mark Fenster

Cantoria Spirit

a purely instrumental invocation

This purely instrumental version of the original Cantoria features Violin (Mark Ferris), Cello (Ariel Barnes), and added concert harp arpeggios (Janelle Nadeau), all designed toopen and cleanse our Chakras, and guide us into a beautiful state of being.

Cantoria 2 :: PeaceWeaver

Organically created, this collage of west coast’s finest musical talents, blended visions and harmonies together in this compilation of peaceful and inspiring pieces.Featuring Vancouver Opera’s concertmaster Mark Ferris, Cellist Finn Manniche, Flutist Holly Burke, Singer Zoe Alexa, Percussionist Nick Apivor and world renowned guitarist, songwriter Francis Xavier Edwards.

spark

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Inspiring.Moving,

A uniquely beautiful blend of music, story& hope

With grateful support by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia

Zoe Alexa

Say Goodbye

“You made me forget anything,

and held me like I’m everything, you are…”

As beautiful as it is deeply moving, a treasure of courage, inner strength, honesty and love…



With grateful support by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia

Like a Child

A song about coming of age, life transitions and discovery beyond childhood.A unique melding of musical styles and powerful vocalsfrom a surprising 16 year-old.

Select Recordings

String Poetry | Francis Xavier Edwards

Produced & Engineered by Mark Fenster | Autumn Studios

A collection of poetic thoughts expressed in music.Natural and beautiful solo acoustic guitar with two bonus tracks of original Irish Folk songs with guitar and vocals.

CARAVAN | Tatiana Speed

Co-Written, Produced & Engineered by Mark Fenster | Autumn Studios

Song of the Ancients | Matthew Kocel

‘This living transmission clearly demonstrates the highest purpose of music: to heal, balance and inspire - illuminating our connection to Source.’~ Dr. Joe Dispenza

Produced & engineered by Mark Fenster | Autumn Studios

Grace | Matthew Kocel

In Matthew’s own words: “This album is designed to take you on a sonic journey into the depths of heart wisdom and trans-dimensional awareness”

Produced & engineered by Mark Fenster | Autumn Studios

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The Magnificent Colours of Music

Gabriola, B.C., Canada  ~  Connect @ AutumnStudios.ca

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