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2. Raga Chhaya: Vilambit Gat In Tintal

3. Raga Chhaya: Drut Gat In Tintal

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Average customer rating: The pleasure in the feeling of non-existence ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL This is great! Masterful & mystical "new age music" from KARUNESH Call of the Mystic~Karunesh

Call of the Mystic Karunesh Manufacturer: Real Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Zen Breakfast Namaste Nirvana Cafe Joy of Life Global Spirit ASIN: B00020HDXU Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

1. For the Joy of it All
2. Hearing You Now
3. Monsoon's Dance
4. Mount Kailash
5. Sunrise at the Ganges
6. Zensual
7. And the Grass Grows by Itself
8. Ancient Voices

Album Description

While other genre labels like Narada and Windham Hill diversified from their new age roots, Real Music has been consistent over the years in providing nothing but the best music for relaxation, meditation and spiritual enhancement. Their most notable recordings come from an Eastern Buddhist mindset, with multi-instrumentalist Karunesh leading the pack on the strength of previous discs Zen Breakfast and Nirvana Café. His basic approach to contemplative music involves a blend of exotic textures (bells, chimes, Tibetan bowls, sitar and Chinese instruments) with easy grooves and rich walls of ambience. The new collection's trance inducing instrumentation and sensuous rhythms begins with a few minutes of pure ambience and sitar, before slowly introducing a gentle percussive line ("For the Joy of It All"); Avinash's graceful Indian violin carries a mournful beauty that is also part of the similarly hypnotic, easy grooving "Monsoon's Dance." Bikram's Bansuri flute floats through beautifully in key locations, such as the introduction of "Mount Kailash." While the uninitiated might feel that there's a certain repetitive nature to the tracks (which usually begin with sparse instrumentation before the electricity is turned on), the intention is more to invoke a sense of inner peace than to be truly innovative. The title of the richly textured "Zensual" sums up the mystical intent of the thought provoking exercise.

~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

Customer Reviews:

The pleasure in the feeling of non-existence.......2006-05-28

I heard the song "Monsoon Dance" on sky.fm. I previewed other songs and then bought almost all songs. Others are fine too, just listened once.

It's been 4 days since I bought them. I am not listening to any other song than Monsoon Dance for almost 4 days, day and night.. I am usually obsessed with these kind of mystic songs, listening to one song at a time for days a stretch, even when I sleep.

Thats the effect of the song Monsoon Dance. Truly, the mystic feeling of non-existence is an amazing pleasure. I feel one with the entire universe when I listen to this song.

I wonder what the composer might have gone through to come up with such an amazing piece of music. The Indian violin's effect is rather deep.

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.......2006-03-10

This is one of the most beautiful CDs I have every heard. I bring it everywhere when I need to relax. The sound of the instruments from India are just breathtaking.

This is great!.......2006-01-12

....if you like really strange, annoying German people who try to go "native." This is nothing but commodified exoticism; music for spiritual enhancement my arse....

Masterful & mystical "new age music" from KARUNESH .......2005-09-23

I discovered the music of this German-born composer/multi-instrumentalist by accident. I was browsing in the new age music section at a certain mega-bookstore, looking for the latest CD from Kitaro (one of my favorite artists.) Well, I didn't find the Kitaro disc that day, but another CD soon caught my eye, one by an artist I'd never heard of - "Call of the Mystic" by Karunesh. Curious about the cover-art and song titles, I put the CD on the store's headphone listening station. I was soon immersed in the music, and intrigued by its exotic sounds. Of course, these were only brief sound clips from the album, so as each snatch of music soon cut off, I was left wanting to hear more. I then came home, found the CD on Amazon, and ordered it (sorry to the bookstore, but your prices were just too high! : ) Anyway, to make a long story short, in the several months since then, I have become a major fan of Karunesh (pronounced "Care-un-ish", which is, I learned, also the sanscrit word for "compassion".) I have now also collected several titles from his extensive back catalog, and while all of his albums have their own strengths, I believe that "Call of the Mystic" still rates as one of his finest overall releases. With it's mystical/mysterious feel, warm synth textures, and heavy use of exotic instruments, this CD literally makes me feel better when I listen to it. I know that the term "healing music" is probably overused in this genre, but in this case the term really fits. It's one of those rare albums that somehow pulls the listener into its World, and transports them to a better state-of-mind for it's duration. (Kitaro is perhaps the only other new age artist who's work has this effect on me.) Like most of Karunesh's works, this album is fully instrumental (So those of you who do not like vocals/lyrics with your new age music will be particularly pleased!), with all of the tracks running in the 5 to 7 minute range (a good length for this type of music.) Now, as people usually like points of comparsion for reviews such as this, I would say that Karunesh falls into the same general "new age/instrumental/electronic" genre as Kitaro, Vangelis, or Patrick O'Hearn (although his music's rarely as gloomy as O'Hearn's can be.) However, comparisons can tend to be a tad misleading, and at the end of the day Karunesh is a unique artist who's music has a personality of its own...Here is a quick rundown of all the tracks: the album opens with "The Joy of It All", an Eastern-flavored track which benefits from a hypnotic percussion groove and the sitar work of special guest Govi (a respected new age artist in his own right.) "Hearing You Now" features piano/flute lines that rotate back and forth, and an ear-catching mix of both electronic & acoustic drumming. "Monsoon's Dance" gives us one of Karunesh's most memorable melodies, played with a gorgeous blend of piano, Indian violin, and synth/percussion backing. "Mount Kailash" has a deeply-spiritual feel, and is highlighted by another guest spot from Govi (this time playing what sounds like an acoustic guitar run through a digital delay effect...quite a beguiling sound, actually!) "Sunrise at the Ganges" is basically a sitar/flute duet set over a backdrop of synth chords and Indian-style drumming. "Zensual" takes on a darker, electronic tone, with some mysterious "reed"-like synth soloing, layers of keyboard ambience, and a sensual rhythmic groove. "And the Grass Grows by Itself" adds some contrast to the pevious track, based mainly around acoustic sounds and a fun, hopeful melody. This track also features the hum of a Tibetan singing bowl (an unusal sound that I have come to like.) Lastly, "Ancient Voices", the only track with no noticable percussion line, is made up almost entirely of sitar and woodwind sounds, and serves to end the album on a peaceful, contemplative note. All in all, this is an album (and artist) that should not be missed if you are a fan of new age music. I will have to agree with what another reviewer said about Amazon's soundclips, though. The brief clips here are all of the opening moments of these songs, before the main themes really kick in - so the CD really does need to be heard in its full context to be truly appreciated. Also, speaking of other reviews, I think it is quite remarkable that of the six customer reviews that have been posted of this CD thus far, EVERY single one has given it a perfect 5 stars!...Amen!

Call of the Mystic~Karunesh.......2005-07-10

Even though this is my first experience with Karunesh, this album was exactly what I expected,...and I enjoyed the different selection of instruments used to evoke a light, whimsical, and meditative feeling of calm. Recommended for light meditation, yoga practice, or massage therapy.

Average customer rating: Drum Prayer is out of this world ! Drum Prayer made me feel an akin-ship to the whole world. Drum Prayer is entrancing Drum Prayer Gets High Praises DRUM PRAYER - STEVE GORDON

Drum Prayer Steve Gordon Manufacturer: Sequoia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Drum Medicine Sacred Earth Drums Sacred Drum Visions: 20th Anniversary Collection Ancient Power Shaman's Vision Journey ASIN: B00006HCTM Release Date: 2002-09-03

Tracks:

1. Where The Earth Meets The Sky
2. Emerging Power
3. Spirit Runner
4. Way Of The Shaman
5. Holding The Vision
6. Balance Dance
7. Season Of Renewal
8. Union Of Earth And Sky

Album Description

Connect with the deep pulse of healing earth rhythms. Award-winning artist, Steve Gordon, (Drum Medicine, Sacred Earth Drums) has created a new sound which blends native-influenced global fusion with sacred chants for world peace and ambient trance-grooves. Ancient Shaman rhythms, Native-American Flute, Spanish Guitar, Tabla, Sarod, Didgeridoo, and sacred world chants (Lakota, Sanskrit & Tibetan), take you on a nourishing soul-journey.

Customer Reviews:

Drum Prayer is out of this world !.......2002-12-26

Wow ! This new release from Steve Gordon is really exceptional. I got it as a gift for the holidays and it just blew my mind. The orchestration and exotic insturments are amazing and the blend of vocals with chants from around the world really creates a trencendent sound. I've been blissed out for the past several hours and can't stop playing it. Spectacular and highly recommended !

Drum Prayer made me feel an akin-ship to the whole world........2002-11-13

I've never written a review before, but when I heard this album, I felt compelled to write my feelings down of what it invoked and share them with someone. I've hardly listened to much native sounding music, but this album is much more contemporary and it reached a place in me I didn't know I had. I just sat there and rocked with the rhythms. Drum Prayer made me feel an akin-ship to the whole of the world. I didn't know what the words meant when listening the first couple of times, I just got into the instrumentation and vocals., They were so joyful, so soothing and visionary that I was compelled to at last read the liner notes. The Sanskrit, Tibetan and Lakota chants added to the native drums, flute and guitar are so well woven together, I can't imagine how it could have been done any better. I have played this album countless times already and enjoy it every time. My favorite track is `Holding the Vision'. I highly recommend this album.

Drum Prayer is entrancing.......2002-11-05

I find this new release by Steve Gordon to be exquisite and perfect for massage, yoga, tantra and ecstatic dance. The blending of diverse instruments and sacred devotional chants are absolutely entrancing, making it exceptionally easy to slip deeply into an exhalted state of bliss. The vocals are particularly beautiful. I have really been a fan of Steve's previous work with both his brother David and Deborah Martin, and with the release of Drum Prayer I feel that he's really outdone himself. I absolutely love it.

Drum Prayer Gets High Praises.......2002-10-23

This new solo project release from Steve Gordon is exceptional. A real groundbreaking piece of work for the genre, combining a variety of nature sounds and indigenous instruments from around the world, with chants for world peace from several different cultures including Lakota, Sanskrit and Tibetian. This recording melds all of these apparently diverse cultural aspects and sounds together into a delightfully inspiring and unified mix of ancient shamanic rhythms and contemporary world-beat music. Gordon has assembled a virtual host of top artists for this release, including brother David on piano, vocalists Jaya Lakshmi (Lost at Last), Lakshami Devi and Laurie Lovecraft as well as percussionists Girish Gambhira and Kim Atkinson and the amazing Sarod playing of Wynne Paris, with Digeridoo provided by Peter Van Gorder and additional electric guitar and synthesizer tracks from Spotted Peccary Music's Howard Givens. Drum Payer is brilliantly uplifting while still remaining entrancingly relaxing allowing the listener to explore uncharted expanses of this new and vivid sonic realm. The vocals are sensational and incredibly serene. The CD has been playing in the background of my home office for the past several days and each new listen reveals something new and deeper in the mix. Truly an extraordinary work deserving of the highest praise. Drum Prayer is an absolute winner !

DRUM PRAYER - STEVE GORDON.......2002-10-14

"As a nature enthusiast, I enjoy relaxing outside, reading a good book and listening to "earthy" music that gives me inner peace. That music is DRUM PRAYER by Steve Gordon. This title is a blend of contemporary world beats and ancient sounds with a flavor of sacred chants. I love the jazz/spanish guitar, feathery flutes, native drums and the ambient dance grooves. This is a winner...a 5 Star!!!" Jeananne/Fullerton, CA

Average customer rating: Jewel of Hari is a convoluted Surprise of Joy and Freedom~ Good, but dose not have the energy of "Ocean of mercy" A totally relaxing experience A gift from heaven Devotional Music to Inspire your Life

Jewel of Hari Jaya Lakshmi Manufacturer: Sequoia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Healing | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ocean of Mercy Best of Both Worlds; Yoga Chant Kirtan Music Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant Greatest Hits of the Kali Yuga Dakshina ASIN: B0001MDP2W Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. Radha Pranam
2. Sundara
3. Bolo Sri Krsna
4. Bhaja Hure Mana
5. Ramachandra
6. By Your Grace
7. Govinda Hari
8. Pancha - Tattvit
9. Jewel Of Hari

Album Description

Jaya Lakshmi's luminous voice graces a contemporary world groove blending ancient Vedic chants and instruments from India with Flemenco guitar. Lakshmi makes these traditional mantras come alive in a modern musical vision which is the perfect companion for yoga, dancing or just relaxing.

Customer Reviews:

Jewel of Hari is a convoluted Surprise of Joy and Freedom~.......2006-10-01

This is my favorite of her two Albums and one of my favorite CDs in my entire collection. I love devitional music, and this album is totally upbeat with tastefully interwoven Flamenco guitar, Indian Percussion, Tablas, among more modern sounding back-beats, and dance grooves. Perfect for meditation, Yoga, and even Just Getting Inspired. To me this Album has a whole lot of Aries/Libra Balance about it. It has a very FREEDOM LOVE feeling about it and yet it is very clear, balanced and awake. This album, I hated the first time I listened to it! So I sold it. The second time I listened to it, I was absoluetly shocked to Love it, and It is now one of my most favorite albums, and more frequently listened to, without ever getting sick of it. Maybe that is how I love it so much. Somehow this album merged with me in a non-conscious way, and totally snuck up on me! Wow, A very magical abum of peace and freedom in Devotional Modern Style~ very Very Highly recommended.

Good, but dose not have the energy of "Ocean of mercy".......2005-05-09

This is a good CD, but her previous CD, Ocean of mercy was much better.

To summaries in one sentence, this CD simply dose not have the energies of Ocean of mercy, and in this regard it is very disappointing!

A totally relaxing experience.......2004-07-25

I'm not really into music that has a lot of chanting in it except maybe for early Enigma music. Then I heard Jaya Lakshmi on "Buddha Lounge 2" last year with the beautifully hypnotic "Sundara". I found myself playing that particular song over and over. Today I was listening to samples of Jaya's second album "Jewel of Hari" (which also contains "Sundara") at a major bookstore chain. I found myself enchanted by the Asian-influenced melodies and Jaya's hypnotic chants. Jaya Lakshmi has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. Her vocals do not overwhelm the lush melodies throughout the cd. All the songs took my breathe away. I loved the title track "Jewel of Hari" which is a gentle, lush acoustic folk/new age song. It was so light and gentle it could literally float on air. The second I heard the first song "Radha Pranam", I knew my ears were in for a treat. I was hooked on Jaya's music right then and there. Picking a favorite song off this enchanting cd is so difficult for me because I love all of them in their own unique way. "Ramachandra" is ridiculously catchy, I found myself humming along to the song. Most of the songs are written by Jaya herself but there are a few traditional chant songs like "Bhaja Hure Mana" and "Bolo Sri Krsna". The arrangements on all of the songs is nothing short of stunning. All the instruments on the cd ranges from modern acoustic guitars to more traditional Indian instruments like the tabla and sarod. I almost wanted to started dancing to this cd or practice yoga when I was listening to this cd in the bookstore. The music captivated me the same way that I was captivated by the Buddha Bar series. I never imagined that chanting in music would sound as lovely as what I heard on "Jewel of Hari". It is the ideal cd to relax, dance, or to meditate to. Truly one of the best cds to be released in 2004.

A gift from heaven.......2004-06-07

"Jewel Of Hari" is a gift from heaven. Delivered by an angel or in this case Goddess Lakshmi to celebrate a way to connect to our divine source without the need to meditate on a mountain top for twenty years in order to discover it. Turn off the lights, take a deep breath and flow with the music. It takes you to a different world. One of love, beauty and peace. We can all use more of that in our lives. Thank you Jaya Lakshmi for your beautiful voice and for your music from the heavens. Your CD is a gift to mankind.

Devotional Music to Inspire your Life.......2004-06-07

Jaya Lakshmi's "Jewel of Hari" is a pure transmission of love, grace and devotion, uplifting and heart opening. This music will set your spirit soaring, with dancing rhythms and joyful lyrics. This CD is perfect for dancing, chanting, meditation, yoga, or just pure relaxing. This divine music and transformative lyrics will send you into ecstatic states of PURE BLISS. This is my all-time favorite CD of devotional chanting!

Average customer rating: Mercy, what an ocean. Ocean Of Mercy, Jaya Lakshmi's first Album... Sweet voice Not Just For A Devotee It's about devotion

Ocean of Mercy Jaya Lakshmi Manufacturer: Sequoia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Healing | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jewel of Hari Best of Both Worlds; Yoga Chant Kirtan Music DASI Prayers by Women Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant Greatest Hits of the Kali Yuga ASIN: B00008S7YE Release Date: 2003-04-08

Tracks:

1. Tulasi Maharani
2. Ocean of Mercy
3. Srita Kamala
4. Radha Ramana
5. Nitai Gauranga
6. Krsna Pranam
7. Gypsy Krsna
8. Madhana Mohan

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the blissful divine love of ancient mantras and the Sacred Names. Acclaimed vocalist Jaya Lakshami (Lost at Last) is joined by Deva Pryio (Lost at Last) on Flaminco guitar and Sarod, and Daniel Paul on Tabla. Lakshami's sweet, soulful voice is filled with true heart that graces these devotional Sanskrit chants and hypnotic ambient grooves. This incredibly radiant music is perfect for yoga, the healing arts, or for dancing with the joy of being alive! Her blissful blend of Sanskrit chant, flemenco quitar, sarod and ambient grooves will comfort your heart and free your soul.

Customer Reviews:

Mercy, what an ocean........2007-02-16

Innocence, purity, exuberance and sweetness is Jaya Lakshmi...the album is a musical Lotus Blossom that celebrates harmony and devotion.

Ocean Of Mercy, Jaya Lakshmi's first Album..........2006-10-01

I enjoy this album immensely.
However I like her newer album, Jewel of Hari much much better. and the funny thing is that these albums both grew on me, kind of crept up over a period of time. In fact when I first bought Jewel of Hari I actually hated it. No I really hated it. I don't know why, it was just one of those strong first impressions. But what is weird is that I listed it to sell on Amazon, and by the time I had a buyer, I popped it back into the CD player for a listen, and lo and behold, i loved it. So of course I had to ship it out. But I copied some of the songs to my computer. I ended up loving the songs soooo much over time, that I had to go out and get the album again, and this one as well.
This is her first album. What a spirited Woman musician. She went against all odds, traveling with her young daughter, a single parent, singing to her guru, and totally emersing herself in Divine Bliss, in the Ocean of Mercy. Smiles to this album.

Sweet voice.......2006-08-13

If you enjoy chanting and Kirtan, then this is a great CD to purchase. Jaya Lakshmi has a sweet voice, a voice like and angel. This is a great CD for yoga,(I'm a yoga instructor), even massage, or just plain relaxing.

Not Just For A Devotee.......2005-03-21

I would like to think that if something similar to this was first chanted thousands of years ago, it was done with the same soul-filled passion that Jaya Lakshmi does it with. Her beautiful voice and spiritual fervor blend together for a truly unique musical and mystical experience. The music is performed flawlessly, as English mixes with what I think is Sanskrit, in this lovely and moving piece.

Your sweet face
is like a million suns
flooding my mind

Oh You have captured me
with your beauty
now this heart
is no longer mine

~from Ocean Of Mercy

Fans of music from India are sure to love this. The often upbeat melody, that at times seems almost modern, will also appeal to anyone that is interested in hearing well played music from another culture. The sublime voice of Jaya Lakshmi becomes almost ethereal as she reminds me of a beautiful gopi dancing the Rasa.

Brian Douthit
author of "Perfectly Said: when words become art"

It's about devotion.......2005-02-12

Mr. Anderberg obviously doesn't realize that the single focus of this album is the love and adoration of Krishna, not the prattling of "subjects in any way related to eastern religion" that he seems to think it is about. If he wants to call adoration of God "drivel, pure and simple", well, that's his business. I think he totally missed the point. The whole record is devotional--pure, loving, and sexy.

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Instrumental India Various Artists Manufacturer: Passage to India 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 ASIN: B00009WHSN Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

1. Bhairav - Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
2. Marwa - Vilayat Khan
3. Shree - Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
4. Yaman Kalyan - Sultan Khan, Ustad Rais Khan
5. Bhopali - Hariprasad Chaurasia, Shivkumar Sharma
6. Kaushi Kanada - Sultan Khan
7. Bageshri - Hariprasad Chaurasia
8. Mian Ki Malhar - Shivkumar Sharma
9. Surdasi Malhar - Nikhil Banerjee
10. Piloo - Vilayat Khan
11. Kirwani - Hariprasad Chaurasia, Shivkumar Sharma
12. Mishra Bhairavi - Bismillah Khan, Vilayat Khan

Average customer rating: brilliant Indian music ALAP MAGIC Spiritually Spellbinding 2 CD's -- A lifetime of music to be moved by Genius of Ali Akbar

Plays Alap a Sarod Solo Ustad Ali Akbar Khan Manufacturer: Ammp 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 General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Signature Series, Vol. 1 Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Vol 3 Afternoon Ragas Rotterdam 1970 Traditional Music of India Signature Series, Vol. 2 ASIN: B000005FNF Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

1. Shri Rag
2. Pilu Baroowa (Light Classical Raga)

Tracks:

1. Ragini Iman Kalyan

Customer Reviews:

brilliant Indian music.......2007-02-06

Lacking the depth of knowledge some other reviewers have on the subject of North Indian classical music, I will stick with conveying the experience listening to this album set. So, along these simple lines, this man, Ali Akbar Khan, is a very good sitar player, who, with a very good production staff, has done a very high-quality recording of three pieces of classical Indian music, all of which are a delight to the ears and soul even without a comprehensive knowledge of their nuances. It is about as "soothing," in a non-patronizing way, as any form of music can get.

ALAP MAGIC.......2005-01-24

There are no words to describe Ali Akbar Khan genius: this album is marvelous. The usual prelude of a raga performance (known as alap) it's fully explored with endless ideas and variations; on the second disc Ali plays a sort of "free improvisation raga" (!) that even echoes the solo guitar works of John Fahey & Derek Bailey reaching unknown musical regions. The performance and the sarod are unbelievable. Great Indian Music for the future: get it while you can! If you want more sarod magic get the "Signature Series" with the beautiful 60's recordings remastered.

Spiritually Spellbinding.......2003-09-28

I am in total agreement with the other two reviews. This is
music making of the highest order. One reviewer chose to make
special mention of the Shri Rag, and the other made special
mention of Pilu Baroowa. As great as these two performances are, I feel that the crowning performance on the album is that
of the Ragini Iman Kalyan because it is the most extended of the three performances. It is the performance that for me best
illustrates the following quote from the liner notes by Ali Akbar Khan:
"You don't jump and show the whole picture of the
raga, but first develop the mood of the raga
which is going to come. It is like meditation."

He starts by playing one note at a time, leaving a space between
each note, sometimes bending a note. As the raga continues,
more notes are added and the speed is increased until the listener is enmeshed in an increasingly rich tapestry of sound.
I don't know how to explain it adequately, but Khansahib manages
to draw more feeling and atmosphere from of one note than many
performers can extract from all the notes of an extended composition. When I listen to this music, time stops, and I find
myself at a higher level of consciousness sensing things I can't describe. The only way anyone can understand the intense
spiritual joy that this music can give is too listen to it with undivided attention and no distractions. There is no music that I know that can empty the mind and regenerate the soul as well
as that on this album. I can promise any serious lover of music that they will have a life transforming experience if they will spare two hours to listen to this entire album without distractions.

2 CD's -- A lifetime of music to be moved by.......2002-06-11

North Indian classical music, and music in general, at its best. Words cannot describe the effect of every single note Ustad Ali Akbar Khan plays. But I'll try. Moving, out of this world, mind-boggling, a story in the making. He takes you into another realm. He unfolds the ragas slowly, just a couple of notes at time, letting himself and you absorb everything the music has to offer--the whole point of the alap. It is pure joy to be able to hear him play such long alaps. It is rare to hear it on a recording. The ragas on this CD convey very deep emotions. Shri Rag will keep you shaking your head in amazement. You will treasure all three alaps. They are easily worth their weight in gold. This recording makes me want to stop everything else, put a CD on, sit down, and just listen.

Genius of Ali Akbar.......2000-06-14

As one one of the greatest living musicians of our time, this superb recording re-confirms Ali Akbars genius. His total mastery of the instrument together with sublime control of the notes makes this rare rendering of Pilu Baroowa a master piece. Although the piece is meant to be light, Khansahib develops the raag with the detail and attention that he would a grand raag such as Darbari or Bageshree. Amazing is that the quality of the recording, simply fantastic. This CD must be included into your collection.

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Sarod Amjad Ali Khan Manufacturer: Ocora France 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 International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00026KGU6 Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

1. Miya-Ki-Malhar: Alap
2. Miya-Ki-Malhar: Dhamar
3. Miya-Ki-Malhar: Ektal
4. Miya-Ki-Malhar: Teental
5. Zila-Kafi (Ragamala): Vilambit Teental (Lent)
6. Zila-Kafi (Ragamala): Drut Teental (Rapide)

Average customer rating: Like Stepping into Another World Khoti Jhinjoti

Rag Jhinjoti / Rag Pilu - Imrat Khan, Sitar / Vajahat Khan, Sarod / Shafaatullah Khan, Tabla Imrat Khan (Sitar) , Vajahat Khan (Sarod) , and Shafaatullah Khan (Tabla) Manufacturer: Nimbus 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 General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Magical Moments of Rhythm ASIN: B0000037CY Release Date: 1992-12-02

Tracks:

1. Rag Jhinjoti
2. Rag Pilu

Customer Reviews:

Like Stepping into Another World.......2007-01-12

I love this CD and often play it when the time strikes me as right for music that transports me into another time and world. I'm mainly writing this review because I think an album of this quality deserves more than the 1 Star review that it's so far received. By no means, however, would I be so presumptious as to present myself as an expert on "World Music."
However, I do like this album...and having spent many,many hours in Ashrams and at World Music Festivals, I can say with certainty that this is a fine recording.

Khoti Jhinjoti.......2003-01-09

Although The Khans are playing in the framework of Jhinjoti, it seems to be a mish mash from various renditions of the raga performed by many other artists. There is even a Maihar element to it, it is true Jhinjoti is a light raga and can be performed in a less conservative manner but that doesnt reserve the concept of blatently combining phrases taken from different artists. Also the Sarode is played in the manner of the Sitar which is not a sacrilege, but it clashes with the Surbahar. There are some intresting taans that are worth having in ones collection.
The Pilu on the other hand is very esoteric Villayat Khan, and is the better one of the two. I would purchase this album, and this is because the listener gets glimpses from many other traditions

Average customer rating:

Strings Attached: Sarod and Cello - Live at Royal Festival Hall Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash , and Matthew Barley Manufacturer: Navras ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000E6XH6 Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

1. Raga Kirwani: Alap
2. Raga Kirwani: Composition 1
3. Raga Kirwani: Composition 2
4. Raga Bhairavi: Alap
5. Raga Bhairavi: Composition 1
6. Raga Bhairavi: Composition 2

Average customer rating: Spellbinding Inspired, real playing not new age, ala Baba Maal

Yakshi Lisa Sangita Moskow , and Mihai Manoliu Manufacturer: Domeville / Casting Spells Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sadhana Anjali Rise Call of the Mystic A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya ASIN: B0006A046Y Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

1. Sierra
2. Chandra
3. Ina Gaia
4. Nalani
5. Yakshi
6. Albastru
7. Walden
8. Ballad With E
9. Village

Customer Reviews:

Spellbinding.......2006-11-08

Beautiful music where harmony and ballance nest together. I listen to it over and over again and keep finding new dimensions each time I hear it. Fantastic job!!!

Inspired, real playing not new age, ala Baba Maal.......2005-07-16

I got turned onto this album when it was nominated for a BAM (Bay Area Music) award but it was the only cd in its category that wasn't a nationally well known artist. The musicians are Lisa Sangita Moskow and Mihai Manoliu. It's hard to describe, but like a Baba Maal, it's a real immersive mood without making demands on you. It's ego-less (more than Baba) so the playing just plays, without reminding you of the musician. Beautiful work.

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