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Inspired by her life of music, personal growth, and healing, published songwriter Cynthia Bythell is currently recording her first all original album focused on delivering deep inspirational ideas through her multi-faceted originals.

Cynthia performs throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area for benefits, private gatherings, churches, non-profits, meditation/music events, philanthropic organizations, and any receptive group interested in hearing positive, beautiful music with lyrics of well-being. For more information about booking a performance, call (510) 548-5839 or email cynthiabythell@att.net Please contact us at least two months prior to your anticipated event.

Describing herself as “devoutly non-denominational,” Cynthia is enthusiastically walking her own path of spiritual growth, positive thinking, and open-minded receptivity. She is influenced by the ever-flowing stream of wisdom from many great writers and speakers, and chooses to focus on the commonalities shared by all religions. Cynthia Bythell loves sharing her music with everyone!

“Your voice, your music, your presence was inspiring and filled with love.” —Cathy Dana (Organizer of Benefit Concert to Inspire, Celebrate Communicate, and Unite People)

“I would recommend Cynthia Bythell’s beautiful versatile voice for just about any event… There are times when it sounds like her voice is pouring right out of heaven.” —Dr. Khaleghl Quinn, Ph.D. (Composer, Pianist, Music/Meditation Event Producer)

“I’m very impressed! I love, love, love your song about the ‘Invisible Glasses’ and the one about the ‘Wish Planet.’ Very deep.” —Rhonda Stewart (Music Bookings/Artist Management and Promotion)

“Cynthia performs at our church, and never ceases to amaze and inspire us with the music she writes.” —Rev. Donna Caldwell (Unity Church of Castro Valley, CA)

Videos

Heaven Is In The Heart

Welcome To The Party

Be Yourself And Let Yourself Be

Invisible Glasses

Ever Shining Bright

Born To Love

Align With The Divine

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Enjoy these Inspiring and Healing Songs written and performed by Cynthia Bythell:

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Heaven Is in The Heart Free Download

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Invisible Glasses Free Download

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Welcome To The Party Free Download

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Beloved Child Of God   Free Download

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Align With The Divine   Free Download

See full lyrics for “Heaven Is in The Heart,” “Invisible Glasses,”“Welcome To The Party,” “Beloved Child Of God,” and “Align With The Divine.”

Photos by Robin Kempster

My Story by Cynthia Bythell

I was depressed and suicidal from the age of 7 for no apparent reason. In my late teens, I finally took 50 chloral hydrate sleeping capsules. They found me when it was too late to pump my stomach, and I went into a coma. When I miraculously awoke, the pain the attempt caused my loved ones was heartbreaking. Certainly, they would suffer even greater grief if I succeeded in killing myself. Suicide revealed itself as an unconscionable option for me. I would simply have to endure life until death came naturally.

I knew how to endure. As a child, I learned music could serve as a medication for my secret state of mind. My mother, a piano, organ, and voice teacher started me singing from day one, and playing piano from age five. Making music truly carried me through my childhood and teenage years.

Somewhere in the early 80’s, after picking up substances as an additional coping mechanism, and soothing myself with excess food until I weighed 325 pounds, I was brought to my knees. With no place else to turn, I accepted the idea of a Higher Power. It became clear this loving energy had always been watching over me. During this time, my first inspirational tune came to me. Time Can Do Magic was published by the Spinners on their Down To Business CD. With one foot in the “spiritual door,” a new level of existence was gradually opening up for me.

Meanwhile, I found my true love, Shelly. We settled down in Berkeley CA, and I began to perform professionally. I worked as a piano bar entertainer, strummed a guitar with my country band, and delivered singing telegrams. Then I became popular in San Francisco’s cabarets, and segued into a successful career as a jazz, swing, & blues vocalist/bandleader in the Bay Area for some 20+ years. During this period of time, my spirituality continued to grow deeper. This enabled me to gradually released my addictions one by one, and overcome depression without medication.

Eventually, in search of more meaning in my life, I let go of working as an entertainer. But without performance expression, I began to feel lost and empty. Although devoted to my daily prayer, meditation, affirmations, and inspirational reading & writing, the old depression seemed to beckon me. Apparently this was all just divine discontent in action, for suddenly, inspirational tunes started to come to me. Then, a guided meditation led me to realize that I needed to share these songs at large. My whole life began to make sense. I realized everything had always been unfolding exactly as it should. It felt like I had mysteriously survived the suicide attempt in order to overcome depression & addiction, and be able to share the spirit of this healing with others through my music.

Now my Higher Power is mostly called God, but I use many other names too. My belief is that God is good, ever loving, all in all, and that all is actually One. I envision understanding and acceptance among the many faiths, and choose to focus on commonalities found within the various paths to Spiritual Enlightenment.

I truly hope you find my songs helpful, for yourself or someone else in your life, and wish for you an ever increasing positive attitude, and unlimited spiritual growth.

Blessings!

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Phone: 510-548-5839

Email Cynthia Bythell at cynthiabythell@att.net

Cynthia's studio is located in Berkeley, CA

Cynthia’s Notes

2020 Christmas

‘Twas three weeks before Christmas and all through our house, not a person was stirring, but me and my spouse. Two stockings were hung by the chimney with care; Too bad no one would be there to share.  Ev’ry night we rested all snug in our bed, while visions of vaccines danced in our heads.  Each morning we arose to shelter in place, glad that our home was a warm, comfy space.  Glittery garland, lights twink’ling on the tree, we nestled on our cozy couch for Christmas movies on TV.  Gifts ordered on line, season’s to-do list quickly done, there was a whole lot less work and much, much more fun.  It left plenty of time for Christmas love, peace, and light; The deep understanding that ev’rything will be alright.

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