This is the Day - from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh

'This is the Day' is a new single released in celebration of the Festival of Ridván and the launch of the Bahá'í community's new 9-year plan of activity to "release the society-building power" of the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh, the prophet-founder of the Bahá'í Faith. You can learn more about Bahá'u'lláh and the meaning of Ridván at www.bahai.org/
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THIS IS THE DAY
This is the Day
[This is the Day]
whereon the Ocean of God’s mercy
hath been manifested unto men,
[This is the Day]
[This is] the Day
in which the Day Star of His loving-kindness
hath shed its radiance upon them,
[This is the Day]
[This is] the Day
in which the clouds of His bountiful favor
have overshadowed the whole of mankind.
Now is the time
to cheer and refresh
the down-cast
through the invigorating breeze of love and fellowship,
and the living waters of friendliness and charity.
This is the Day in which mankind
can behold the Face,
and hear the Voice,
of the Promised One.
Words from Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, V & VII
Credits:
Produced by Kelly Snook, Xiao'an Li, Antimo Kelly Puca & Luke Slott
Mixed & Edited by Kelly Snook
Mastered by Simon Heyworth & Bill Sellar at Super Audio Mastering, Devon, UK
Words set to music by Luke Slott
String arrangement by Xiao'an Li
Recorded by Antimo Kelly Puca at AP Studios Dublin, Ireland
Additional recording by Emily Alves at the Center for the Study of the Texts at the Bahá'í World Centre, Haifa, Israel
Piano & Voice: Luke Slott
Violins & Violas: Cora Venus Lunny
Cellos: Emily Alves, Lioba Petrie, Vyvienne Long
Brass: Xiao'an Li

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[@Monika-kg6jd]

Thank you dearest Luke, this is SO beautiful it made my first day of Ridvan ever so joyful 💕🌹Happy Ridvan to you, your family and friends 💖

[@lukeslott]

Glad it brought some joy to your first day of Ridvan Monika!

[@audreymikeparker3903]

So beautiful! Happy Ridvan to you, Luke. Thank you for again blessing us with your music.

[@lukeslott]

Happy Ridvan to you Audrey Mike! 🌹 Thanks for listening

[@marciacirino]

Muito lindo!

[@YT13031]

Very beautiful. We needed a new Ridvan song. Thanks!

[@lukeslott]

😊 Glad you like it! Happy Ridvan 🌹

[@xiaohuaxiong3883]

@@lukeslott Thank you. This song is so beautiful! I will share with it with my friends 🌹

[@DanielPschaida]

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Happy Ridvan, everyone!

[@lukeslott]

yay! Glad you like it Daniel Happy Ridvan! 🌹

[@jorgeluis19939]

This is very beautiful.Thank you dear Luke ..it lifted my spirit on this first day of Ridvan ..Happy Ridvan !!🌹🌹💐

[@lukeslott]

I'm so glad it lifted your spirits Jorge! Happy Ridvan 🌹

[@SheWhoLovesCats]

Thank you, dear Luke, for such a beautiful song and video. What a great way to to begin the First Day of Ridvan.

[@lukeslott]

Glad you like it Sally, Happy Ridvan! 🌹

[@BarbaraPryor-Smith]

Sublime. Thank you so much for this uplifting music. Blessed Ridvan to all. 💜

[@lukeslott]

Glad you like it Barbara! Happy Ridvan 🌹

[@lynnouellet8354]

Thank you from my very moved heart, Luke. You added so much beauty and joy to the first day of Ridvan for me and I am so very greatful. Happy Ridvan to you and all.

[@lukeslott]

So glad to know this brought some beauty to your Ridvan Lynn ❤️

[@jamesschwartz8382]

What a wonderful contribution to the Ridvan Festival!! It is a stunning display of rich music and vibrant visuals. Tears of joy fill my soul. Thank you, Luke and all who participated in its creation.

[@lukeslott]

So glad you enjoyed it James! Happy Ridvan! 🌹

[@TANEAHP]

This melody is marvelous to listen while watching snowing with big snowflakes falling quite fastly. It is an atmosphere of meditation. Wonderful. Thank you!

[@lukeslott]

Glad you like it Tatiana! Thank you for listening and for sharing your response. What a lovely picture of meditating on these words as the snow falls 🙏

[@sherylmellor6819]

The song and video were truly inspiring. Thank you once again.

[@lukeslott]

Glad you enjoyed it Sheryl Happy Ridván! 🌹

[@nancee8149]

Soooo wonderful. We played this gift at our Ridvan observance. Thank you!

[@lukeslott]

Wonderful! So glad to know you played it. Happy Ridvan Nancee!

[@jayneeburks8482]

Joy, Joy, Joy! Happy Ridvan Luke. Thank you for this precious gift.

[@lukeslott]

Yay! That's the idea! 🙌 Thanks Jaynee and Happy Ridvan to you too 🌹

[@helenborja6298]

Sooo beautiful and uplifting 💗🎼🎹. Thank you Luke for always sharing your musical gifts 🎁.

[@jamessloan960]

Good day Luke. Thanks for sharing your talents with us at Ridvan. You have brought joy to so many hearts.

[@lukeslott]

Happy Ridván from Dublin James!

[@MamaChinapiel-kw3vs]

HAPPY AND JOYFUL RIDVAN TO OUR DEAR LUKE. FROM MAURITIUS.

[@njhannen]

Thank you sooooo much. We are all so blessed. Joyful Ridvan.

[@lukeslott]

Happy Ridván! 🌹

[@maryrobison1984]

So Beautiful!!! Thank you!!! Happy Ridvan 🌹🌻🌹🌻🌹

[@lukeslott]

Happy Ridvan to you too Mary! 🌹

[@markkristoferpunzalan]

mesmerizing my service at the Baha’i world center through your music❤️❤️❤️ thank you Luke

[@lukeslott]

❤️

[@shohrehkhosraviani574]

You are so blessed with such beautiful voice and talent. Thank you for sharing it with the world.

[@lukeslott]

Thank you for listening Shohreh - much appreciated 🙏

[@kymsolumed4326]

Absolutely beautiful, Happy Ridvan!

[@lukeslott]

Thank you Kym Happy Ridvan! 🌹

[@jamessloan960]

How touching to the heart this artistic musical rendering of the Master. Thank you Luke for sharing your many talents.

[@daniel20usa1]

Wow, these artistic melodies really touch the depths of my heart! I must say, Luka, your work is absolutely fantastic!

[@kimberlygila]

This is beautiful Luke and what a blessing you were able to go Paris to finish the song with your friends. Happy Ridvan

[@lukeslott]

Thank you Kimberly! Yes indeed, I was so lucky to be able to go to Paris and finish it. I am ever grateful to my patrons for enabling these things - thank you for being one! 🙏 Happy Ridvan 🌹

[@umalhan6734]

شكرا لكم من الجميع! رضوان سعيد وبهيج لكم 🙏 Happy Ridva🌹

[@marjorieracette4808]

Beautiful Thank you 🙏

[@peter1038]

This is incredibly beautiful Luke.

[@lukeslott]

Thank you Peter, glad you like Happy Ridvan! 🌹

[@marciacirino]

Obrigado!

[@helenborja6298]

💐Happy Ridvan ❣️Thank you dear Luke & all who contributed in creating this heartfelt song & lifting up our spirits especially during the most great Ridvan festival.

[@lukeslott]

Thank you from all of us Helen! Happy Ridván to you too 🌹

[@chixmarlina7561]

Happy Ridvan from Bali....🌹🌹

[@lukeslott]

Happy Ridvan from Ireland to Bali 🌹

[@maryneo9815]

Thank you Luke! Such a joyful and beautiful song to uplift our spirits and give us hope! Happy Ridvan to you and your family! 🌹💐🌹

[@lukeslott]

Glad you find it uplifting Mary! That's what we hoped for 🙌 Happy Ridvan to you🌹

[@heleneblaghie2770]

Luke, you are such an inspiration. This is beautiful.

[@lukeslott]

Glad you like it, Helen, thank you for listening 🙏

[@RachelPattersonMultiCulti]

Omigosh, this is so beautiful, Luke! I love your orchestrations, your clear voice/s (what a gorgeous falsetto), the video/photos, and how you match the writings and music. Thank you for sharing your spirit, your gifts, and this song on this occasion -- it makes it all even more special.

[@lukeslott]

Glad you like it Rachel, Thanks for listening! 😊 I'm extremely lucky to work with some brilliant people who make these songs more beautiful than I ever could alone 🙌 The orchestration/string arrangement was written by Xiao'an Li, a fantastic composer from Singapore. You can check him out at www.xiaoanli.com/ Happy Ridván! 🌹

[@RachelPattersonMultiCulti]

Talented teamwork= golden results 🌟

[@rahmialfiahnuralam5410]

Nice song , beautiful and memorable pictures, thank you Luke 🙏🌹

[@reddijoon]

Beautiful. Thank you dear Luke, and your collaborators. Happy Ridvan everyone!

[@lukeslott]

Thanks Ceci! Happy Ridvan to you too! 🌹

[@jamessacco3766]

Thank you Luke. This song and these slides gladden our hearts!

[@SR-bw3sc]

Beautiful ❤

[@ShirleyJones9]

Bless you Luke 💝

[@rahmialfiahnuralam5410]

I saw my mother and friends in the picture. Thanks

[@jilll5205]

Magnificent dear Luke

[@lukeslott]

Thank you Jill! Happy Ridvan 🌹

[@KristinEFia]

At this point, Luke, I’d be shocked to hear a song that you had put together that I didn’t really enjoy!! Congratulations, man, your music is impeccable. 💐💐💐💐💐Happy Ridván!

[@lukeslott]

haha that's very kind of you Kristin 🙏 I hope to hear more of your music and singing soon!

[@drsudirmandenymusaddad167]

Beautiful song...🌷 Happy Ridvan dear Luke... from Mentawai Islands. Indonesia.

[@lukeslott]

Thank you! Happy Ridván to you too 🌹

[@hedyeharjomand4708]

Mille grazie for this beautiful and moving and uplifting song and video! What a precious Ridvan gift, dear Luke! Happy Ridvan!!! 🎉💝🌷

[@lukeslott]

Happy Ridvan Hedyeh 🌹 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@caravacacaravaca8781]

Beautiful 😇🙏

[@DorisRini]

Beautiful

[@ilpadrelingua]

As always, stunning and soul-stirring

[@lukeslott]

Thank you Hayden!

[@balancepositivetherapy]

Lovely!

[@jesusperezcaballero707]

VERY BEAUTIFUL SHENKIU YOU HAPPI RIZVAN 179 0F LA MANCHA SHOUT SPAIN

[@lukeslott]

Happy Ridván to you too Jesus!

[@mehrihovinen7603]

So beautiful

[@AlanGamble9]

Chills! Inspiring visuals to complement an inspiring voice!!

[@lukeslott]

we can't hope for a better result than chills! Thanks for listening Alan. Happy Ridvan! 🌹

[@shamimalavi2713]

Happy Ridvan dear Luke 🌹🌹🌹

[@lukeslott]

You too Shamim 🌹

[@JamshidRowshan]

That was decades ago. So that was the day.

[@janetharris8801]

beautiful

[@roxy1k]

So beautiful! Happy Ridvan!

[@veronicaharwick9013]

🌍🕊️💝

[@karenmccants1439]

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@annazucca8730]

bellissima

[@lukeslott]

Grazie cara Anna!

[@vahidehmalekan1268]

🩵❤️🖤🩶🤎💙💛🧡🙏🏿

[@larrybrickey1133]

Wonderful, but the vocals seem overshadowed.

[@lukeslott]

Thanks Larry, appreciate the feedback and I will take note for future recordings 🙏 Happy Ridvan! 🌹

[@lovemusic20ification]

Beautiful

[@lukeslott]

thanks!