India

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5. Ganga

6. Sunset

7. Linden

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India,Kitaro,Geffen Records,Contemporary Instrumental,Ethnic Fusion,New Age / Meditation,Progressive Electronic

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Average customer rating: Great Album All Time Favorite Album Right Now! OUTSTANDING !!!! Inspiring Great CD

Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship India.Arie Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Evolution of Robin Thicke Acoustic Soul Voyage to India Corinne Bailey Rae Collaborations ASIN: B000NA2866 Release Date: 2007-02-08

Tracks:

1. Intro: Loving
2. These Eyes
3. Heart of the Matter
4. Good Mourning
5. Private Party
6. There's Hope
7. Living (Interlude)
8. India' Song
9. Wings of Forgiveness
10. Summer - India.Arie, , , Victor Wooten
11. I Am Not My Hair
12. Great Grandmother
13. Better People
14. Outro: Learning
15. I Choose

Amazon.com

Log onto an India.Arie lyrics page and you won't come away expecting an easy-breezy listen--here's an artist, remember, who made a name for herself by declaring her disdain for silicone and Cristal on her 2001 debut. What's consistently a revelation for new recruits to the Arie camp, then, is how good the music makes you feel. No matter how heavy the subject matter (and it still gets heavy--God surfaces in the first verse of "Intro," the prayerful opening song), she delivers it in such a way that it ends up feeling like homespun wisdom--accessible, cloudless, and heartening. Testimony, no minor R&B/soul achievement, is full of such earth-mother moments: "The Heart of the Matter," a cover of the Don Henley song, is what a hug might sound like if it were music; "There's Hope" reminds tunefully that you don't have to pay to smile ("You better thank God for that"); "Private Party" points up the benefits of getting naked before a mirror and liking what you see (impossible as that sounds, it'll seem less so after listening); and "I Am Not My Hair," a sexy thumper featuring Akon, celebrates not the hair, not the skin, but "the soul that lives within." Musically, "Testament" is a testament to the benefits of branching out; in addition to gospel and hip-hop, you'll also find country and pure pop forays here. All of it works, and works wondrously. Arie may be the Oprah of the music world: she's spiritual, she's got her head screwed on straight, and whatever she touches turns to gold. Or at least it ought to. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Great Album.......2007-07-20

I can't lie, I am more of a hip-hop head than a R&B guy, but I can't front this is a great album. I heard a song from this album playing in someone else's car one day when I was coming from work and had to get it just to see how it was and I love it. This is great chill music. India.Arie is a great artist and deserves alot more acclaim than she already gets from the poetry, jazz club, type of crowd that she normally receives it from. Great overall album.

All Time Favorite Album Right Now!.......2007-07-17

India's lyrics really speak from her soul without any sugar coating or whining. On top of that she is rhythmically and melodically talented. She keeps it real and I love her for that. Very inspirational! I recommend this album to anyone who loves r & b and has been craving some r & b with inspirational, moving lyrics that you can identify with.

OUTSTANDING !!!!.......2007-07-16

I saw this product on Oprah and I took a chance and purchased it. I was not disappointed. Has a great sound and wonderful message for all.

Inspiring.......2007-07-13

This is an awesome CD. Every song is inspirational and uplifting. Whenever I need a lift in spirits, I put it on and it puts me in a good mood.

Great CD.......2007-07-03

Love this CD. It is fun,happy,energizing. Her voice is beautiful. I'm tired of all the new artists sounding alike so it's great to hear some diversity in style and sound. Buy this CD.

Average customer rating: Our generation's Nina Simone. A good start.....ok cd..... Great CD Flawless!!! FIRST BUT NOT THE LAST

Acoustic Soul Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Voyage to India Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 Baduizm The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill ASIN: B00005A1PR Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Video
3. Promises
4. BrownSkin
5. Strength, Courage & Wisdom
6. Nature
7. Back To The Middle
8. Ready For Love
9. Interlude
10. Always In My Head
11. I See God In You
12. Simple
13. Part Of My Life
14. Beautiful
15. Outro
16. Wonderful (Stevie Wonder Dedication)

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India Arie's Acoustic Soul is just as advertised: grooving soul music with an acoustic bent. Arie herself plays guitar, supplemented by strings (instead of synthesizers) and drums (instead of drum machines). The first single, "Video," is a calm, confident ode to self-love, comparing the dreadlocked, petite Arie to the average girl in a video. Arie is indeed anything but average: her debut marks the auspicious return of the black female singer-songwriter, in the vein of Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Tracy Chapman, and Dionne Farris. If you like their music, with thoughtful lyrics and layers of instrumentation, you'll love this album. "Video" is fabulous, but other high points include "Ready for Love," a lament that smolders before slowly building to a crescendo, with tinkling piano, guitar, and cello swelling beneath the vocal. "Strength, Courage, and Wisdom" is an optimistic anthem that'll have you clapping your hands and swaying from side to side, and the best track on the album, "Simple," is a straightforward love song with a pulsating beat. Acoustic Soul may not be full of radio-friendly tracks, but every track is strong, and the disc improves each time you press play. --Courtney Kemp

Album Details

Includes Two Bonus Tracks: "Wonderful" and a Live Track "Strength, Courage and Wisdom" and the Enhanced Video of The"Video" Single.

Customer Reviews:

Our generation's Nina Simone........2007-07-12

I'm a big fan of Nina Simone's but didn't really make an effort to seek out Arie's music until I heard a clip of "I am ready for love". I was instantly sold and knew that I had to have the cd and boy, does she deliver! It's soulful, intelligent, and just plain groovy. This is a musical artist who will always deliver whether or not the results are 'pop' catchy. Enjoy!

A good start.....ok cd..... .......2007-06-17

...you can tell that she is a good artist in the making from this cd, and unlike some, she proves it.. in her albums after this one.
Sorry, this cd has some good songs.. but it is not her best.
If You like India check out Raul Mildon's State Of Mind...He is very good also with the same positive lyrics...I gess If you know India you know of Donnie, if not check him out also....album, The Colored Section.

Great CD.......2007-06-12

You gotta love India Arie. She has such a smooth and beautiful voice. This cd is soothing and pleasant. Would definitely recommend.

Flawless!!!.......2007-06-10

India.Arie"showed-out"creatively on this landmark album!!No one besides Lamya and Siloam Pool delivers this kind of consistant quality THROUGHOUT an album!!As a matter of fact:If Lamya,Siloam and India ever went on tour together,they could charge $200 a head,and I would be the FIRST person in line,to drop the cash!!Actually,I'd be willing to pay $400,just so I could stretch out across TWO seats,and really enjoy these three talent-laden ladies!!! Back to "Acoustic"though...The tribute to Stevie was the thing that REALLY separated India from the"pack"in my eyes..Talk about RESPECT(for your forebearers) and CLASS(a rarity in these times)!!! "Strength,Courage and Wisdom"and "Simple"are great songs,with excellent morals,and musically are "Ear-candy!!"Part of My Life"carries' an excellent point.."Yeah you LOOK Gorgeous honey,but can you do something MORE,than cause "fireworks" in BED for me?!? India REALLY drives' the point home,when she said"It probably even,TASTE good,BUT can you be apart of my LIFE?!?This is not just a song that ONLY the ladies can identify with,But"lady-lusts"such as myself,encounter this situation on a daily basis(I dont use the attachment:"Envys' favorite target"for nothing folks'I AM one good-looking dude!!(To put it LIGHTLY)(Dudes'HATE me on SIGHT)(Most,of my "friends"secretly despised me!!)Which brings me to another beloved track on this SUPERB disc:"Back To The Middle" Lemme explain...I grew up with VERY low self-esteem(stemming from RELENTLESS negative barbs from an older brother who I thought the world of)but now,with the aid of retrospect and hindsight,I now see that,ladies ALWAYS found me attractive,and that my "ugliness"was all in the MIND,So now,I have confidence in my appearance(and ike India said on this track)and,it's quickly turned into arrogance!!!Like they say on the streets of Detroit:I'm "on one"I now,believe that I'm "All THAT"and a pound of uranium!!!A SOLID 9.6 on the 1-10 scale!!! So,now I'm gonna take Indias' advice and come back to the"MIDDLE"The song "Beautiful" makes me think of my imminent arrival into Heaven(as a born-again Christian)and how beautiful an ETERNITY there is going to be!!!(My FOUR alcohol,party and sex-free years will have been(WELL)worth it!! And the few bucks,I paid for THIS album was definitely worth it!!"Nature"is an ingenius song.."Lets sit back and watch the STARS put on a show!! India is the TRUTH!!!and "Acoustic is as brilliant as a SUPERNOVA!!

FIRST BUT NOT THE LAST.......2007-05-14

THIS IS INDIA'S FIRST CD AND JUST LISTEN TO IT YOU KNOW SHE WILL BE AROUND FOR A LONG TIME

Average customer rating: Best CD ever An empowering gift Groove on Sister! She does it again Stunning!

Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship India.Arie Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Acoustic Soul Voyage to India Corinne Bailey Rae The Breakthrough Once Again ASIN: B000FII33I Release Date: 2006-06-27

Tracks:

1. Intro: Loving (interlude)
2. These Eyes
3. The Heart Of The Matter
4. Good Morning
5. Private Party
6. Theres Hope
7. Interlude: Living (interlude)
8. IndiaSong
9. Wings Of Forgiveness
10. Summer
11. I Am Not My Hair f/ Akon
12. Great Grandmother (interlude)
13. Better People
14. Outro: Learning (interlude)
15. I Choose

Amazon.com

Log onto an India.Arie lyrics page and you won't come away expecting an easy-breezy listen--here's an artist, remember, who made a name for herself by declaring her disdain for silicone and Cristal on her 2001 debut. What's consistently a revelation for new recruits to the Arie camp, then, is how good the music makes you feel. No matter how heavy the subject matter (and it still gets heavy--God surfaces in the first verse of "Intro," the prayerful opening song), she delivers it in such a way that it ends up feeling like homespun wisdom--accessible, cloudless, and heartening. Testimony, no minor R&B/soul achievement, is full of such earth-mother moments: "The Heart of the Matter," a cover of the Don Henley song, is what a hug might sound like if it were music; "There's Hope" reminds tunefully that you don't have to pay to smile ("You better thank God for that"); "Private Party" points up the benefits of getting naked before a mirror and liking what you see (impossible as that sounds, it'll seem less so after listening); and "I Am Not My Hair," a sexy thumper featuring Akon, celebrates not the hair, not the skin, but "the soul that lives within." Musically, "Testament" is a testament to the benefits of branching out; in addition to gospel and hip-hop, you'll also find country and pure pop forays here. All of it works, and works wondrously. Arie may be the Oprah of the music world: she's spiritual, she's got her head screwed on straight, and whatever she touches turns to gold. Or at least it ought to. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Best CD ever.......2007-07-22

This is an amazing CD. A must for every WOMAN!!! She is a fabulous song writer and artist. The words to her songs are very inspiring and I think very young woman should listen to them and take them to heart and follow what she says. Remember "There's Hope"!!!

An empowering gift.......2007-06-01

I've bought this for a friend and she loved it. This CD is a very good listen for women to look at themselves, discover what's inside of them and empowers them with song to build on their strengths.

Groove on Sister!.......2007-05-28

Don't you love smooth, real, natural sounds that mellow your state of mind after a wicked day ... buy India ... such a breath of fresh "air" after all the other sounds out there.

She does it again.......2007-05-18

For me her best cd is Voyage To Inda, plus this cd is more for women but, you don't have to relate to appreciate... when the music is good its good... so I had to give this one 5 stars for songs like, Good Mourning and Wings Of Forgiveness. Also I bought this cd in the uk and got a great bonus track, the cherry on top of a good cd.
If you like India, check out Raul Midon's State Of Mind and Donnie's The Colored Section.

Stunning!.......2007-04-14

From the second I heard her debut single, "Video," in 2001, I knew that I would be a fan for life. I didn't completely love either of her first CDs. Her debut was nice, but a few songs were iffy for me. Her second album felt a little rushed and seemed like a handful of great tracks tossed in with a bunch of filler material. And I could never stand her interludes, sorry to say. By no means did I not enjoy the CDs. I would probably give both four stars, but the point is... I had never been able to listen to one of her albums straight through, even though I love her. Until now, that is.

This album was so unexpected. It was one of the most pleasant surprises of the year for me. The whole thing is amazing. I listen to it straight through all the time, interludes and all! Her voice has improved so much; it has gained a new purity and it is now smooth as butter. It glides over the tracks. The production is flawless. She has added a lot of other influences in the mix, including country and gospel. Her re-make of "Heart of the Matter" made me love the song, a small miracle in itself. I listen to "Wings of Forgiveness" every morning, as well as "I Choose" and "Better People."

In short, this album is absolutely amazing. It is one of my favorites of all time! Each song is excellent, has a catchy melody, and delivers a great message. I demand that you buy this album. I cannot wait until Volume 2, Life & Politics. She has supposedly begun recording and it's supposed to come out later this year.

Average customer rating: A Krishna Das/Chalisa Lovers Delight In A Great Package Music to Make Your Heart Happy Amazing!

Flow of Grace Krishna Das Manufacturer: Gemini Sun Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Healing | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Breath of the Heart Greatest Hits of the Kali Yuga All One Live on Earth...For a Limited Time Only Door of Faith ASIN: B000LW9Q98 Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. Sri Ram Chalisa
2. Hallelujah Chalisa
3. Good Ole Chalisa
4. Nina Chalisa
5. Mountain Chalisa
6. Bernie's Chalisa
7. Medley: Ring Song/Jaya Siya Ram

Tracks:

1. Hanuman Chalisa
2. Hanuman Chalisa

Customer Reviews:

A Krishna Das/Chalisa Lovers Delight In A Great Package .......2007-06-27

The CD KD has been destined to make since he found Maharaji! Great audio quality, terrific liner notes and SIX versions of the Chelisa plus "Where'd You Get That Ring?". And a great pronunciation guide that I've been wanting for years. Jai krishna Das!

Music to Make Your Heart Happy.......2007-06-21

There's something special about the Hanuman Chalisa. Maybe the way it seems to flow, unbroken reminding us that every part of life is joined to every other; maybe the sweet sound of ancient words. It never grows old. Even so, I wondered whether I needed *six* more versions, plus a repeat of the previously recorded "Ring Song."

I needn't have worried. This CD has leapt to the top of my commuting favorites, and I expect it will stay there permanently. The arrangements are sweet and varied and full of energy.

Sri Ram Chalisa is sung call as call and (sri Ram jai Ram) response - a boon to those of us who like to sing along but haven't mastered all the words .

Hallelujah Chalisa has a beautiful traditional flowing (when does he breathe?) arrangement.

Good Ole Chalisa is KD's traditional Chalisa tune, sung in a heart-warming choral style.

Nina Chalisa is a lilting, faintly medieval, all-female chorus.

Mountain Chalisa is another sweet, more traditional arrangement.

Bernie's Chalisa - my favorite - is a slightly slower, sweet, uplifting choral arrangement with phrasing that seems to make it easier to memorize the words (I'm six lines in ).

The Ring Song is a great new arrangement of the charming story of Hanuman finding the kidnapped Mother Sita, given a slightly less "rock and role" treatment than the one recorded on "Pilgrim Heart," but still lots of fun.

The second CD has two spoken versions of the Chalisa for those of us who aspire eventually to learn the words - one a slow complete recitation, the other - even slower -has each line repeated twice. My only small complaints are (a) I would have liked a slow version set to music, which makes memorization easier and (b) Driving would be safer if each line (or pair of lines) had been recorded as a separate track. That would have saved a lot of trouble searching through the disc while practicing.

Music, inspiration, an (optional) "workshop" in chant, and bliss all packaged into one CD. Krishna Das has truly offered us a masterpiece of grace.

Amazing!.......2007-05-24

This CD is truly amazing! No one can sing the Hanuman Chalesa like Krishna Das. Every variation of this song is beautiful and the additional CD of pronunciation is incredibly helpful for those of us who would like to learn how to sing along with Krishna Das' incredible voice. Every time I play this CD during one of my yoga classes, I have students asking for the name of the CD at the end of class. This CD moves me to my soul every time I listen to it. Even my five-year old tells me that listening to his CD "makes his heart happy". This is a must-have CD!

Average customer rating: Listening to this CD over and over and over and over...etc. Ram Ram Ram Ram moving into peace Beautiful! greatest hits krishna das

Greatest Hits of the Kali Yuga Krishna Das Manufacturer: Karuna ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Healing | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: All One Door of Faith Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant Dakshina Music for Yoga and Other Joys ASIN: B0002O06PI Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

1. Bhajelo-ji Hanuman
2. Namah Shivayah
3. Ma Durga
4. Hara Hara Mahadev
5. Mountain Hare Krishna
6. Hanuman Baba (Dub Farm Re-Mix)
7. Shri Guru Charanam
8. Devi Puja
9. Mere Guru Dev
10. Brindavan Hare Ram

Customer Reviews:

Listening to this CD over and over and over and over...etc........2007-07-05

It's become a part of my daily routine. There was some love and passion when this CD was made!

Ram Ram Ram Ram .......2007-03-28

Another wonderful set of cd's from Krishna Das. The chanting is beautiful, the music sublime...It doesn't get any better than this. Another beautiful CD from a Master. My fiance and I have gotten addicted to Krishna Das & listen to his CD's every morning. You can't explain perfection.....you just listen and enjoy.

moving into peace.......2007-01-19

I own a yoga studio and teach several times a week. Krishna Das' music is always a favorite, but this CD in particular is perfect for a lively, upbeat yoga practice. My students connect with the beat, helping them move smoothly through the poses, connecting with their breath. As the chants become slower, more meditative, the practice also begins to slow. It is a wonderful transition for any yoga class. I highly recommend it!

Beautiful!.......2007-01-10

This is my first experience with Krishna Das. I've enjoyed listening to this CD very much. I feel calm during and after I listen to the beautiful voices.

greatest hits krishna das.......2007-01-10

A great package with the bonus dvd.The music is sublime and lets you be taken away with the chants.The bonus dvd is as equally impressive with a visually enthusiastic crowd totally involved in building some chants to spine tingling conclusions....highly recommended.

Average customer rating: Classy Indian Chants Authentic Hindu Chants George and Ravi combine worship and melody for a one-of-akind experience uplifting Chants Of India: Ravi Shankar

Chants Of India: Ravi Shankar; George Harrison Ravi Shankar , and George Harrison Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Classical | Styles | Music India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Sounds of India The Essential Ravi Shankar West Meets East: The Historic Shankar Menuhin Collection Rise Three Ragas ASIN: B000002SMC Release Date: 1997-05-06

Tracks:

1. Vandanaa Trayee
2. Omkaaraaya Namaha
3. Vedic Chanting (One)
4. Asato Maa
5. Sahanaa Vavatu
6. Poornamadah
7. Gaayatri
8. Mahaa Mrityunjaya (Om Triambakam)
9. Veenaa-Murali (Music Interlude)
10. Geetaa (Karmanye Vadhikaraste)
11. Mangalam (Tala Mantra)
12. Hari Om (Music Interlude)
13. Svara Mantra
14. Vedic Chanting (Two)
15. Prabhujee
16. Sarve Shaam

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Mantram is Ravi Shankar's effort to set Sanskrit chants from ancient Hindu scriptures to music, and the result is a captivating mix of chant and music. Produced by George Harrison, this collection of mantras and prayers from the Vedas, Upanishads, and other scriptures powerfully transports the listener to a place of peace where it's possible to be one with the universe. It's as if a heavy, enveloping cloak of serenity falls from the dark, floating sounds of cello opening the CD. Shankar employs flute, tamboura, harp, and other instruments to accent the mighty "Om" thread that weaves itself through the cloth of this album, bringing together deep, ominous voices with delicate, earthly instruments. One looking for extensive Shankar sitar might be disappointed, but the beauty of this artist's creativity and spiritual vision sweeps one away into a larger, more meaningful listening experience. Highly recommended. --Karen Karleski

Customer Reviews:

Classy Indian Chants.......2007-07-24

This is an excellent reproduction of some of the religious chants in the Indian classical music tradition. The recitation and diction is clear and quite precise. A great introduction to religious chants for a novice taking interest in Indian classical music.

Authentic Hindu Chants.......2007-06-14

This is the perfect CD for the beginner who wants to learn Hindu chanting. The words to each song are included in the jacket. The words are easy to understand for the most part given the complexity of the language. And most importantly, the music is hauntingly beautiful. I knew this was a winner when I saw Harrison as producer.

George and Ravi combine worship and melody for a one-of-akind experience.......2007-05-04

Ravi Shankar and George Harrison are two of this world's greatest composers and musicians, so it makes sense that a unified effort would be incredible. It is, but not just because of these two men... To backtrack a little, my Mom and Dad first bought this CD when I was about five; it had George Harrison's name under the word producer and (I think) they were beginning to be interested in the Hindu faith. In those days, and for many years, I had no idea what the words they were saying meant. I was simply captivated by the repeated, strange phrases and the beautiful music they were set to. The music is still one of my favorite parts of the CD and without it, the CD would barley be half of what it is, but now being much older I have had the opportunity to delve into the booklet inside the CD case. These words, whether traditional or written by Ravi Shankar are a beauty in and of themselves. Each one prays for spiritual enlightenment, better knowledge of a diety or knowledge and wisdom in general. The recurring theme of peace and safty/tranquility among all things is also welcome. An example of this earnest praying is "O,Lord lead me from the unreal to the real. Lead me from the darkness to the light [from ignorance to knowledge]. Lead me from death to immortality. May there be peace, peace and perfect peace" ( from track 4, Asato Maa.) Also to be carefully headed are those chants which dwell proper human action, such as "You have but the right to perform action; you have no hold on the results thereof. May you not seek the rewards of action and may you never engage in wrong action.[This is not an excuse for inaction!" ( track 9, Geetaa.) There are other varied but always interesting chants here: instructions by a guru or teacher for his students (track 3, Vedic Chanting One), chants praising certain gods, and most fascinating of all, chants wishing for peace and tranquility. These such as Mangalam (track 11) and Sarve Shaam (track 16 and a huge favorite), combined with beautiful instrumental interludes (those who have seen 'Concert for George' may be reminded of Arpan), and the exquisite instrumentation and production by George Harrison (rest in Son of Hari!) come together to make a sublime and deep, enlightening musical experience. This truly a gorgeous album, incredible to listen to (though to get it just for the beatiful instruments, or the name of the producer for that matter, would be to miss the point.) If I tried to list favorites I'd probably end up listing the whole album. Here are a few highlights: Vandanaa Trayee, the opening track and a beautiful combination of introductory music, three sepearte prayers and interludes, tracks 3 and 14, the two vedic chants, Mangalam, a prayor for peace, and the similar Sarve Shaam, Asato Maa, tracks 5, 7, and 8 (7/8 CAN get repetative after a while,12 and 13 ( atmospheric intstrumental trackss), Geetaa, and a Ravi Shankar original Prabhujee. This, track 15 of 16, is a wondefully melodic, well-produced and warming, beautiful prayer for divine enlightenment and is worth a good listen. Track 2 has an interesting concept to it as well. All in all, this album is a wonderful buy for those interested in Hindu chants, beatuiful music or just spritual enlightenment. Well produced, beautiful instruments, deep, depth-filled chants- what more can the open minded listen want!? 5/5. Om shaantih, Shaantih, Shaantih [Amen; May there be peace, peace and perfect peace.]

uplifting.......2007-04-06

Very peaceful and relaxing music. I got it because I am a George Harrison fan and have seen both George and Ravi Shankar in concert. I also wanted to experience more indian religous music.

Chants Of India: Ravi Shankar.......2007-04-01

This is one of my most cherished disks. I find the Sanskrit mantras rendered in Ravi Shankar's compositions, as well as the traditional Vedic chanting heard on this disk, definitive and powerfully moving. Additonally, the modern-style love song to God, "Prabhujee", features beautiful words and melody over George Harrison's acoustic guitar chording, evoking deep feeling, longing for the Divine.

When I bought this disk years ago, it came with a booklet featuring extensive liner notes, including the Sanskrit portions written in the Devanagari script, with transliterations and translations by Panditjee himself. This disk has thereby proven itself a great resource in my studies of Sanskrit, enabling me to read - and therefore properly pronounce - these important verses. I hope this information is still provided in the disk, as a version I bought in India omitted these extensive texts.

Average customer rating: Sitar please Anoushka rise CD Wonderful music... Good choice! Saw her live and then bought this....I can play it all day

Rise Anoushka Shankar Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Chants Of India: Ravi Shankar; George Harrison Anourag Live At Carnegie Hall The Sounds of India Anoushka ASIN: B000AV2G6A Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

1. Prayer In Passing
2. Red Sun
3. Mahadeva
4. Naked
5. Solea
6. Beloved
7. Sinister Grains
8. Voices Of The Moon
9. Ancient Love

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There are prodigies and there is progeny. Anoushka Shankar is both. As the daughter of sitar legend Ravi Shankar, she's got bloodlines and a teacher who is one of the greatest to ever play sitar. While Anoushka has pretty good classical chops (not the best, but pretty good), Rise shows her versatility and growth as a composer, arranger, and producer. The nine-song album features her sitar along with a variety of traditional Indian and modern Western instruments. She orders the ragas logically, starting with morning and working toward the final one at the end of the night, each one capturing the mood of its particular time of day. For example, mellow opener "Prayer in Passing" would be the initial waking moments, while the mood soon gets more upbeat on "Red Sun" before the midday heat sets in for the middle tracks and brings down the tempo. Traditionalists will call it pop, but there is nothing light or disposable about Rise. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

Sitar please.......2007-05-12

I loved the blend of Indian and western music. Anoushka is an amazing sitar master and certainly brings the inherited talent of her father plus her own interpertaion to this music. Great CD with ragas done on a slightly more western style.

Anoushka rise CD.......2007-05-10

I ordered a standard delivery, but I was charged 3 times the amount for 2 day delivery.

Wonderful music..........2007-04-30

Beautiful
soul stirring
soul awakening
I highly recommend
that you sit down and take the time
to listen and enjoy.

Good choice!.......2007-03-26

For the fans of this type of music, she is an absolutely delight. For the neophytes like me, this is a great introduction to the culture and music of India. Her ability to play this intricate instrument is incredible, she makes it sound so easy. A couple of songs are her father's but with a new twist and emotion. It is certainly a great CD.

Saw her live and then bought this....I can play it all day.......2007-01-03

She is a genius and she's assembled world musicians that when combined, stretch out to a very modern sound (so not like her Dad what-so-ever.) Way lovely, mix of world music-flamenco-scat-jazz. I play it a long time, put it away and come back to it. I saw her live in Grant park in Chicago in August and watched little children all over the lawn spontaneously stand up and start to dance. I'll never forget it.

Average customer rating: Voyage Maravilhoso Out of this world in music INDIA.ARIE Voyage to India Delivers and I Receive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Voyage to India India Arie Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Acoustic Soul Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship Baduizm Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 ASIN: B00006ISBT Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

1. Growth
2. Little Things
3. Talk to Her
4. Slow Down
5. The Truth
6. Beautiful Surprise
7. Healing
8. Get It Together
9. Headed In The Right Direction
10. Can I Walk With You
11. The One
12. Complicated Melody
13. Gratitude
14. Good Man
15. God Is Real

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India Arie seems comfortable in her own body. She told us as much on both "Video" and "Brown Skin" from her stunning debut album, Acoustic Soul, which celebrated the diversity of feminine beauty, self-acceptance, and spirituality. She addresses similar themes on her second outing, although much of her original soul-scouring fire is gone. While she still preaches self-empowerment, many of her lyrics veer toward the trite, and that's not where we expected to go on this Voyage to India. In fact, there are very few self-revelatory moments like the ones on Soul. Arie seems bent on journeying to the center of womankind's mind, rather than unearthing more of her own autobiography, casting herself as adviser to the disempowered. But that is not where Arie shines. When she strips her voice down to its unvarnished essence--leaving all the imperfections in the mix--she is a lithe, ethereal presence. She's capable of raising chills, as when she sings of a man who foretells his death on "Good Man." Or on "Complicated Man," where she lets her voice run ragged, brimming with raw emotion while describing her imperfect love. Despite some glibness, this is still a voyage worth taking. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

Voyage.......2007-07-12

This is by far one of the Best CD's of all time. Great lyrics and sound!

Maravilhoso.......2007-07-03

Como tudo que ela produz.
É o meu cd preferido da India.Arie.
Todas as faixas são fantásticas...

Out of this world in music.......2007-05-18

Look, as a lover of music I began to give up on music because of the same old topics being sang over and over, how may times can you say I miss you or don't leave me or sex me!!!. India Arie helps to save music for me, she has alot of new topics like 2. little things 3. talk to her 4. Slow down, to name a few. Every song, I mean every song is good !!!!
Please note.. I am not the best reviewer in the world and what I say may or may not help you but, I know good music...so if you like India, check out Raul Midon's State Of Mind...he also sings about positive thing and love...I gess if you know of India you know of Donnie's The Colored Section...if not check him out also.

This question is asked at times..who is your fovorate singer and I never had an answer because I did not fell any artist earned my vote, as they come out with one or two albums, the first one is good then they go down hill (or more importantly, she has her own style of song writing)... but with India, she gets better...making her a real artist.......you see for example when India Arie wins say a Grammy and she says.. I would like to thank God..he says....Your Welcome, with some of these so called artist say.. I would like to thank God..he says...What You Thanking Me For, I did not help you with that s..t..(oops forgive myslef)...you came up with.

INDIA.ARIE.......2007-05-14

THIS IS INDIA SHE HAS A WAY OF MAKING YOU LOOK AT YOURSELF THOUGH MUSIC. AND I LOVE THAT. HER MUSIC MAKES YOU WANT TO GROW WITH HER

Voyage to India Delivers and I Receive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-03-22

This album really surpriced me coming from a secular artist. I admire the soul connectin that is clearly felt in her music. I liked this CD so much that I gave it to a teenage female friend of mine. It's a coming of age CD with wisdom written all over it and I know she'll appreciate it. Its the(older) women teaching the younger women. I appreciate her wisdom and boldness to speak it!

Average customer rating: This CD ROCKS. Fun Music

Teknochek Collision Slavic Soul Party! Manufacturer: Barbes ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bigger Nu Med Balkan Beat Box In Makedonija Bahamut ASIN: B000NIIUU6 Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. Ladies (And Gentlemen)
2. Teknochek Collision
3. Sisko's Blues
4. Opa Cupa
5. Occapella (Have A Beer)
6. Rumenka Takes A Drive
7. Iruchenista!
8. Djelem, Djelem
9. Vranje
10. P At The River
11. Never Gonna Let You Go
12. Bonus Track 1

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Slavic Soul Party bills itself as the "No. 1 brass band for Balkan-soul-gypsy-funk." While the competition may be a bit thin in this niche genre, there is no argument about the validity of the tag. The band, made up of members of varying backgrounds from the U.S. and Japan, introduces the brash-but-intricate horn lines of the Balkans and adds some New Orleans grit and groove to the stew. On the Brooklyn-based group's third album, one can't help but marvel at the ensemble playing of knotty horn lines on tunes by leader Matt Moran (the percolating "Ruchenista!" stands out) or Slavic traditionals like the sadly romantic "Djelem Djelem," which features guest vocalist Eva Salina Primack. Those ready to party need look no further than the uproarious "Vrainje" or the title track. No matter which direction the nine-piece band goes, it easily takes the listener along for the ride. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

This CD ROCKS........2007-07-26

I never tire of it. Sure it's different, but that's one of the main reasons it's so great. Like most gypsy music, it's dark but peppy, sometimes frantic even. Mad fun. Highly recommended.

Fun Music.......2007-07-07

When I first heard about this on NPR, I immediately got a big grin. This is a fun, funky collection of tunes. I'm also a big fan of The Art of Noise, so take that into account. This isn't full of sound effects, just cool tunes with a fun beat.

Average customer rating: bollywood It depends on what you're expecting. beautiful songs Its all about the music HINDI SONGS

The Best of Bollywood Various Artists Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Inside Man (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Monsoon Wedding (Score) Bend It Like Beckham Bride & Prejudice Bhangra Beatz ASIN: B0000931PU Release Date: 2003-05-06

Tracks:

1. Pyar Do Par Lo - Sapna
2. Laila O Laila - Kanchan
3. Tere Sang Pyar Main - Lata Mangeshkar
4. Hey Maine - Lata Mangeshkar
5. Pal Bhar Ke Liye - Kishore Kumar
6. Ye Raatain - Lata Mangeshkar
7. Dil Aaj Shair Hai - Kishore Kumar
8. Wada Na Tod - Lata Mangeshkar
9. Mehbooba Mehbooba - Rahul Dev Burman
10. Kaahe Chhed - Kavita Krishnamurthy
11. Hum Tumhen Chahte Hain - Anand
12. Badi Mushkil - Alka Yagnik
13. Kehna Hi Kya - Chitra
14. Do Pyaar - Sonu Nigham
15. Chori Chori - Alka Yagnik

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Now that Bollywood (Bombay-plus-Hollywood--an affectionate nickname for India's terrifyingly productive film industry) has finally gone mainstream in the West (Bride and Prejudice, Monsoon Wedding), many American listeners are curious to know more about the genre's extremely busy soundtrack singers. Club-goers are already primed by Bhangra nights, but for the uninitiated, the high-pitched female voices, loosey-goosey chorales, and wild-and-wooly instrumentals may take some getting used to. However, anyone willing to make the effort will be quickly rewarded. This compilation is a great place to start as it is well-produced and fairly typical of the genre at its best. Among the male singers, Kishore Kumar is well accounted for. Of the big female names, Lata Mangeshkar is represented but her even-more-famous sister, Asha Bhosle, is not. But Chitra, who sounds like an Indian Dolly Parton, almost makes up for her absence. Anyone who wants to know still more about this most flagrantly hedonistic of musical styles is directed to the exhaustively annotated Rough Guide To Bollywood and Manteca's delightful I Love Bollywood. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

bollywood.......2007-01-04

I love all music. I especially love music that makes me want to get up and dance. Bollywood takes me from want to shake my groove to the introspective relaxed mode

It depends on what you're expecting........2006-05-21

I fell in love with Bhangra, so I ventured over to Bollywood for a similar flavor. Bollywood has a much different feel than does Bhangra. The beats and musical arrangement are more similar to Western culture than are Bhangra, so I was pleased with the presentation, but found that I am much more of a Bhangra fan. I enjoy travelling musically away from Western sounds. Bollywood lacks the hard dohl beat of Bhangra, but does hang on to the cultural echos of India. I do enjoy my Bollywood album, but I still favor my Bhangra favorites. If you haven't tried Bhangra and you do enjoy Bollywood, try Bhangra's Punjab collection. You won't be disappointed.

beautiful songs.......2006-01-03

I am a fan of Indian music, and this cd offered fun singalong songs. They are very catchy and pretty. All the songs are my personal favorites. This music is not the same, to me, as the music of Ravi Shankar and other more traditional Indian artists. These songs have more of a western structure, with the 4/4 beats and the verse/chorus pattern. I recommend this cd to anybody looking for the 'typical', romanticized Indian sound that they might have heard here in the West.

Its all about the music.......2004-07-05

Everyone knows the best thing about Bollywood is the music. This is a fun collection across time of some popular songs. I like most of the older songs the best, but there are a couple of exceptions. This is a really broad selections that soungs best with the volume turned up. Feel free to sing along (um...its probably for the best that I don't speak hindi anyway).

Standout songs: Laila o laila, wada na tod, badi mushkil, pyar do pyar lo, hay maine

HINDI SONGS.......2004-06-10

HUM TUM
CHORI CHORI CHUPKE CHUPKE
KAL HO NAA HO
MAIN HOO NAA

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7. Land of Enchantment
8. Last Train to Lhasa
9. Live at Notting Hill [Live]
10. Love Themes

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For the Love of the Beat

Es Fährt Ein Zug Nach Nirgenwo [Import]

Greatest Hits, Vol. 4

Incredible Jazz Guitar

Garnier/Rava/Kreutzer/Philidor/Toeschi: Oboe Quartets

Drive

Diego [Import]

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Accept Your Own & Be Yourself (The Black Album)

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