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AlephBa Podcast

AlephBa Podcast

By AlephBa

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!
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AlephBa PodcastMar 18, 2023

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To The Dictators

To The Dictators

Spoken word by Aleph Ba. With background music by Joseph Haydn.

Apr 26, 202315:40
Thoughts, with Robert Schuman's Cello Concerto in A Minor

Thoughts, with Robert Schuman's Cello Concerto in A Minor

Spoken word by Aleph Ba, with background music, Robert Schumann's Cello Concerto in A Minor.

Apr 01, 202320:40
You the Human

You the Human

Poetry / spoken word by Aleph Ba, with background piano music played by pianist Steven Huff (sp?).

Mar 29, 202306:24
I Call

I Call

By AlephBa - spring 2023. Spoken word.

Mar 18, 202306:55
Call the Forces of Creativity

Call the Forces of Creativity

Poetry/spoken word authored and recited by AlephBa, with background music by A. Vivaldi - three violins.

Feb 20, 202307:02
The Energies to Live

The Energies to Live

The Energies to Live - authored and recited by AlephBa, with background music by Aaron Copeland.

Feb 19, 202310:50
Developing the Son of Man

Developing the Son of Man

Spoken word poetry authored and recited by AlephBa, with background music by Juaquin Rodrigo.

Feb 19, 202321:44
The Permanence

The Permanence

Poetry by Aleph Ba, with background music: Cecile Chamenade's Concert Etude Autumn.

Jan 21, 202305:24
Remember

Remember

Poetry by Aleph Ba.


Background music by Sarasate, played by Joshua Bell.

Jan 19, 202308:29
Remembering

Remembering

Recorded spoken word by Aleph Ba, August 2022.  With background music: Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata.

Oct 10, 202209:44
Child

Child

Spoken word by Aleph Ba, with background music by Chaikovsky.

Sep 15, 202208:19
Expressions - September 2022

Expressions - September 2022

With background music by Hans Schubert - Symphony # 2.

Sep 06, 202208:45
Music of Flights of Man

Music of Flights of Man

Poetry by Aleph Ba - 2022 - with background music by Mendelson.

Apr 11, 202209:33
Music to Life

Music to Life

Recitation by Aleph Ba, With Handel's dances

Apr 03, 202211:54
I Am Man

I Am Man

By Aleph Ba - February 2022

Feb 25, 202213:10
Share Experience of Life

Share Experience of Life

By AlephBa

Feb 22, 202209:03
Caring for Tree of Life

Caring for Tree of Life

By Aleph Ba, with background music by Hector Berlioz.

Feb 17, 202209:54
Aleph Ba and Vivaldi

Aleph Ba and Vivaldi

Aleph Ba, with background music Concerto for Violin and Mandolin by Vivaldi.

Feb 06, 202206:40
Life to Live

Life to Live

Poetry by Aleph Ba - with background music by Beethoven - his Moonlight Sonata.

Jan 20, 202206:56
Love to Love

Love to Love

Poetry by Aleph Ba, with music by Beethoven.

Jan 20, 202204:59
Harvest

Harvest

Harvest, poetry by Aleph Ba, with background music: The Miniature Suite, by Eric Coates.

Dec 08, 202106:37
Celebrate Man

Celebrate Man

By Aleph Ba.

Dec 08, 202108:03
Adventures of Man

Adventures of Man

Poetry by Aleph Ba, November 2021.  With background music by Max Bruch. 

Nov 27, 202109:26
Aspirations of Man

Aspirations of Man

Poetry by AlephBa -- November 2021.  With background music by Bach.

Nov 27, 202107:02
The Flow

The Flow

Poetry by Aleph Ba - November 2021, with background classical music.

Nov 25, 202107:60
Light of the World

Light of the World

Poetry by AlephBa, November 2021, with background classical music.

Nov 25, 202116:25
Dance in the Sun

Dance in the Sun

Poetry by AlephBa -- November 2021.  With background music by Vivaldi (Violin Concerto).

Nov 20, 202103:20
The Wind

The Wind

Poetry by AlephBa, with background music by Gustav Holst.

Nov 20, 202103:14
To My Fellow Americans

To My Fellow Americans

In this episode, poet AlephBa recites a message to his fellow Americans.  With background music by John Denver, Bob Dylan and others, including such American classics as "This Land Is My Land, This Land Is Your Land....."  Enjoy!

Jul 17, 202111:35
Create Your Own Odyssey (April 2021)

Create Your Own Odyssey (April 2021)

April 2021 - by Aleph Ba.  Background music by Antonín Leopold Dvořák.

Apr 19, 202107:27
Wisdom and Understanding (early May 2011)

Wisdom and Understanding (early May 2011)

Recorded 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.

Jul 13, 202003:59
June 10, 2020 - Of Man and Existence - installment in series

June 10, 2020 - Of Man and Existence - installment in series

This installment in the 'Of Man and Existence' series is from June 10, 2020.

Jul 13, 202016:22
Are We Ignorant? (February 2020)

Are We Ignorant? (February 2020)

Thoughts from Aleph Ba, February 2020.

May 13, 202010:48
The Human Project and Development - Jan. 5, 2019 installment.

The Human Project and Development - Jan. 5, 2019 installment.

By Aleph Ba.

May 13, 202010:20
The Object and the Subject. April 16 2019 installment - Of Man and Existence

The Object and the Subject. April 16 2019 installment - Of Man and Existence

Thoughts by Aleph Ba.

May 13, 202003:42
March 29, 2020 Installment - Of Man and Existence

March 29, 2020 Installment - Of Man and Existence

In this March 29, 2020 installment, Aleph Ba shares further thoughts in the series "Of Man and Existence."

Apr 16, 202010:35
Of Man and Existence - Feb 23 2020 Lecture

Of Man and Existence - Feb 23 2020 Lecture

In 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!

Mar 25, 202012:47
The Path of Knowledge

The Path of Knowledge

This poem by Aleph Ba, entitled "The Path of Knowledge," was recorded by him in early May 2011, with background music, "Albinioni Adajio."  Enjoy!

Feb 13, 202002:48
I Write Your Name Freedom

I Write Your Name Freedom

This 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!

Feb 10, 202007:18
Be a Man

Be a Man

This 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!

Feb 10, 202004:30
Man in Peace

Man in Peace

This 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!

Feb 10, 202003:11
Come Brother

Come Brother

In 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!

Feb 10, 202002:58
The Meaning of the Human Project

The Meaning of the Human Project

An explanation by Aleph Ba regarding an ongoing series, "The Human Project."

Feb 10, 202002:27
Call for Life

Call for Life

This 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!

Jan 30, 202003:02
Tetragrammaton

Tetragrammaton

In this podcast, Aleph Ba discusses understandings in relation to certain mythological issues and related spiritual matters.  This was recorded in January 2020.  Enjoy!

Jan 30, 202007:11
Compassion, Mercy

Compassion, Mercy

Poet 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!

Jan 30, 202004:11
Day and Time

Day and Time

In 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!

Jan 30, 202003:18
The Poem of Life

The Poem of Life

This 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!

Jan 25, 202007:35
Wisdom

Wisdom

This 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!

Jan 25, 202004:04
The Elder's Last Words

The Elder's Last Words

Part 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!

Jan 25, 202002:35
A Woman of Understanding

A Woman of Understanding

Written by poet and spiritualist Aleph Ba, this poem, "A Woman of Understanding," was recited and recorded by Aleph Ba in August 2011.  Enjoy!

Jan 25, 202003:26
The Tale of the Butterfly and the Rose

The Tale of the Butterfly and the Rose

A story by poet and spiritualist Aleph Ba, this is entitled "The Tale of the Butterfly and the Rose."  Enjoy!

Jan 25, 202011:34
Come Child

Come Child

This 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!

Jan 21, 202002:58
Words of Love

Words of Love

This poem by Aleph Ba is called Words of Love, and was recorded by him in New York in 2012.  Enjoy!

Jan 21, 202002:35
Proverbs of Solomon on Wisdom

Proverbs of Solomon on Wisdom

This 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!

Jan 21, 202003:01
In the Sounds of Life

In the Sounds of Life

This spoken word poetry by Aleph Ba is called In the Sounds of Life. It was recorded by Aleph Ba on July 25, 2011.  Enjoy!

Jan 21, 202005:32
Freedom

Freedom

In 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!

Jan 21, 202002:24
Nefesh

Nefesh

In this podcast talk entitled "Nefesh," Aleph Ba shares some of his thoughts about myth, mythology, the soul and spirit.  Enjoy!

Jan 21, 202006:31
The Millions

The Millions

The 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!

Jan 21, 202003:02
Word

Word

In 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!

Jan 21, 202005:25
This is the Oneness

This is the Oneness

Enjoy 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!

Jan 21, 202001:59
The Sacrifice

The Sacrifice

Listen 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!

Jan 21, 202002:22
I Will Be Resurrected

I Will Be Resurrected

This 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!

Jan 13, 202005:04
Planting Season

Planting Season

Written 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!

Jan 13, 202003:12
The Lady Stands on the Corners

The Lady Stands on the Corners

Recorded 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!

Jan 13, 202002:31
The Oneness

The Oneness

In 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.

Jan 09, 202003:46
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayam

Rubaiyat of Omar Khayam

In 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.

Jan 07, 202010:16