(Note to reader: Please read the post called Psychedelic Afterlife before reading this post so you will have the proper context. These two posts go together. Thank you!)
In writing the post called Psychedelic Afterlife, I also began to think about this notion of Robin being an initiate and what it entails. I found some passages by Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov pertaining to artists as initiates which apply very well to him. (For more information on Aivanhov, see my post https://paisleyandpoppies.net/2018/05/10/spiritual-protection/).
Here are some of Aivanhov’s quotes that I feel reflect Robin as an artist and an initiate. Underlining and bold are mine:
Artist – as understood from an initiatic point of view
So many men and women in the world call themselves artists! And they actually do compose, write, paint, sing, play, dance, and so on. But they themselves, deep down, what are they? From the perspective of Initiatic Science, a true artist is someone who desires to be a channel for beauty and harmony and to reflect them. This is why they use their own flesh as matter to be sculpted, as canvas to be painted. And their chisels or paintbrushes are their thoughts and feelings. Beauty is a living reality, whose springs remain hidden in the depths of our being, and when it bursts forth it impregnates our whole body – our skin, our expression, our smile and even our voice. But only luminous thoughts and selfless feelings of love can give you this beauty. And then, wherever you go, you leave in your path the fragrance of the flowers that are blossoming and the fruits that are ripening in the garden of your soul.
Artists and initiates – open up the divine world to humans
For most artists, the act of creation is just an instinct; they are impelled to express themselves, it is an inner need, but they do not particularly ask themselves what they, let alone others, gain from it. Often they will expound very earnestly on a few theories they have constructed, but their ideas are so personal and limited! You cannot call that ‘creating’.
True creation begins with knowledge of the laws of the psychic and spiritual worlds, which are magic laws. So it involves modeling one’s work on the divine world. To be an artist is to strive for perfection – perfection of meaning, form, movement, color and sound – with the aim of opening up the divine world to human beings. And so true artists can be said to be initiates. They constantly ask themselves how to become one with the light, one with beauty, one with power, one with universal life.
From my point of view, Robin, along with his brothers, did strive for perfection in their music and opened up the divine world to human beings. I feel that the Bee Gees were a clear channel for beauty and harmony and reflected these qualities. Robin sang about love his entire life, which is the cornerstone of the divine world. Bee Gees’ and some of Robin’s solo songs are filled with themes of the eternal, the afterlife, forever, oneness, heaven, joy, miracles, soul and spirit.
Two of Robin’s songs in particular point to the afterlife: Don’t Cry Alone and One Million Years. He was an artist very in touch with the divine world, even as an adolescent. He opened it up to us through his voice which was directly connected to his heart. One Million Years carries the poignant theme of a deceased person waiting for a loved one still on earth:
When it comes to Don’t Cry Alone, I have always felt that this song is less about a deceased passenger on the Titanic and more about Robin communicating a personal message to those he loves, from his soul.
Listen to him sing the song and see if you can hear it as a personal message if you feel connected with him spiritually. That is how I hear the song. At the time this song was released, Robin did not have much time left on the physical plane. At the soul level he knew this and I believe strongly that he meant for it to be a message and gift to his family first and then to his friends, loved ones and fans.
From The Titanic Requiem, here are liner notes for Don’t Cry Alone: A husband is taken by the sea, and with all the power of his soul he calls out to his wife not to cry alone. He reassures her that his spirit will always guide her and their children, and begs that she never doubt him. He is only a whisper away. She only has to think of him and he will be there. She need never cry alone again. (The Titanic Requiem, composed by Robin Gibb and RJ Gibb, Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 2012)
Just like many people, I have never been able to listen to this song without crying. I also feel a special connection with this song as Robin truly has been with me since his passing. He meant what he said in this song. It is the perfect example of how he opened up the divine world to human beings because in this song, I hear him speaking from the afterlife. Since he passed, he opened up the divine world to me and connects with me from that place. I love him eternally for that. I am so grateful that he is the one to introduce me to the divine world while I’m still embodied.
Ultimately, I feel that Robin was able to open humans up to the divine world because he sang from his heart. Doing anything from one’s heart creates the strongest connection with divine energies. To close this post, here are some quotes from Robin illustrating this point:
“I don’t sing with my voice, I sing with my heart.”
“I sing how I feel. I know I haven’t got a great voice but I manage to touch something inside other people that they understand…”
“Dylan sings in the same way as me. He uses his heart as an instrument. Even I can’t understand completely why this works but it does. It’s not possible for any artist to jump outside themselves and see themselves for what they are…”
I’m amazed that at one point in his life, Robin did not think he had a great voice. I know there are millions of fans who love his unique voice and kindly disagree with him on that point.
Now that he is in Spirit, I hope he can see more clearly how much he was and is loved as a singer and wonderful person. Yes Robin, you did manage to touch something inside of other people. You touched our hearts and souls in a way no other singer could. We dance, celebrate, cry, and express love with the beat of your music. In other words, with your voice, you helped us to live and live more fully with great joy. Thank you!
Love,
Christina