Rain of Blessings: Vajra Chants

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Tibetan lama Gyurme reunites with French composer Jean-Philippe Rykiel for an album of Vajra chant and New Age synth ambience. The result is an at-times lovely, at-times cheesy collection that decorates the monk's already perfect chant with ornaments of tingling bell synth and washes of sound. The appealing quality is Lama Gyurme's simple voice that, in raw, unadorned tones, creates a spiritual purity, which is often, but not always, reflected in the musical accompaniment of Rykiel. Such pieces as "The Six Syllable Mantra of the White Lotus Lord" and "Sacred Words of Liberation" work well in their seamless fusing of the Lama's long notes with the constant humming of the cosmos through metallic ambient synth, occasionally recalling the "Om" of Buddhist chant. Where the album lacks is in its Westernization of this traditional spiritual ritual, as on "Offering Chant" and its accompanying unplugged version, the latter of which has a sympathetic piano reminiscent of sentimental American pop. Still, it's a useful collection for those interested in the vocal praying of the Buddhist tradition. --Karen K. Hugg

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Average customer rating: Rain of blessings: Vajra Chants Excellent blend of music Rain of Blessings Soothing. Excellent for meditation. Kalu Rinpoche's disciple sings

Rain of Blessings: Vajra Chants Lama Gyurme & Jean-Phillippe Rykiel Manufacturer: Real World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Tibet | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Lama's Chants Tibetan Sacred Temple Music Sacred Tibetan Chant Tibetan Master Chants Freedom Chants from the Roof of the World ASIN: B00003OT8L Release Date: 2000-03-14

Tracks:

1. Rain Of Blessings
2. Offering Chant
3. Medicine Buddha Mantra
4. Sacred Words Of Liberation
5. Prayer To Sangye Menla
6. Chenrezi Pure Land Prayer
7. The Six Syllable Mantra Of The White Lotus Lord
8. Refuge And Sevenfold Offering
9. Offering Chant (Unplugged Version)

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Tibetan lama Gyurme reunites with French composer Jean-Philippe Rykiel for an album of Vajra chant and New Age synth ambience. The result is an at-times lovely, at-times cheesy collection that decorates the monk's already perfect chant with ornaments of tingling bell synth and washes of sound. The appealing quality is Lama Gyurme's simple voice that, in raw, unadorned tones, creates a spiritual purity, which is often, but not always, reflected in the musical accompaniment of Rykiel. Such pieces as "The Six Syllable Mantra of the White Lotus Lord" and "Sacred Words of Liberation" work well in their seamless fusing of the Lama's long notes with the constant humming of the cosmos through metallic ambient synth, occasionally recalling the "Om" of Buddhist chant. Where the album lacks is in its Westernization of this traditional spiritual ritual, as on "Offering Chant" and its accompanying unplugged version, the latter of which has a sympathetic piano reminiscent of sentimental American pop. Still, it's a useful collection for those interested in the vocal praying of the Buddhist tradition. --Karen K. Hugg

Customer Reviews:

Rain of blessings: Vajra Chants.......2005-10-25

I have been listening to this cd daily, it has been incredibly inspiring during my pregnancy. The depth of the performances can only come from a true spiritual state of bliss. I highly recommend it.

Excellent blend of music.......2003-10-07

I am not usually a big fan of taking sacred music and adding modern accompaniment to it (a la Enigma), but this is well done and almost unobtrusive. The chants are deep, in fact I got goosebumps from the unplugged version of the offering chant.

This album is neither too new-agey, too jazzy, or too anything. This is excellent work respectful of the religious nature of the chant while remaining musically interesting

Rain of Blessings.......2002-12-15

This CD is nowhere as wonderful as Hope for Enlightenment (also by Lama Gyurme) which I must have listened to at least 100 times over.
One track has almost a jazzy beat to it, which I found annoying.

Soothing. Excellent for meditation........2002-10-08

Lama Gyurme's chants and Jean-Phillippe Rykiel's syntehsizer music work together wonderfully in this CD. Lama Gyurme's chant isn't exactly like the Gyoto monks I was use to hearing from Tibet. His chant was much more soothing, almost like he was "singing" under his breath. Gyoto monks can blow your eardrums away and can be rough to listen too, but not so with Lama Gyurme. His voice combined with the synthesizer creates a very relaxing ambience, and I found it great to meditate to. I wish I understood what Lama Gyurme was saying, but regardless, this CD is a true gem for those looking for relaxing music.

Kalu Rinpoche's disciple sings.......2002-02-24

The CD is sweetly sung by Lama Gyurme with soft backing by French musician. Meditative but thoroughly authentic.

Lama Gyurme is well known in France as a Kagyu teacher/practitioner. Kalu Rimpoche lists Lama Gyurme's two centers in France as among his recognized teachers in his books.

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