High-Vibrational Music
351234
This music is amazing. I use it for relaxation and meditation. Her voice is so clear and pure. Most definitely high-vibrational!
720227
Mystical quiet sounds that I enjoy during my work day. Soothing, and memorable. I would recommend this to anyone that enjoys new age style music that relaxes and refreshes.
4937370
I had the great pleasure to listen your album Spellbinder. It is mysterious, explorative and otherworldly. There is a back and forth of cosmic energy and earth energy. There is a push to get beyond the boundaries and a mission to bring the energy back here. When listening to it I feel like a cool kid that gets to go on an expedition of the great unknown beyond this earth. There is a level of mastery, sophistication with the musicians in this collection of music. A beautiful choreography of sounds the way everyone plays off each other in the landscape of each song with a special attention to percussion. This is heard throughout the album and is much appreciated. The percussion adds a force that is often missing. Perhaps its your love and dedication to the drums that comes through. It does something to the composition and the life of each song. There is energy in this album and I am inspired with each listen. This album has me spellbound!
398930
This is one of my most favorite world music albums. It probably has a lot to do with some of this music sounding like it was created by Zoviet France. The musicians from the border areas of Burma responsible for this music probably know that they are being creative but I bet they have no idea that their music could be considered experimental and controversial. Whenever I choose to play a world music album it is mostly to be taken away from my everyday experience. This music of Karenni takes me far away every time I listen to it.

First track is very tribal and magical, with echoes and voices. Second one is performed by a gong orchestra and some primitive drum. Here we can clearly hear where the members of Zoviet France were drawing some of their inspirations. Track #3 is very mellow and musically minimal, with singing solemn and emotional, and in its tribal way beautiful. At least I feel attracted towards this obvious simplicity and lack of harmony. I also feel lime the inclusion of the entire tribe adds to my listening experience because the effect is... so real. Song #4 gets even spookier and it sounds as a recorder preparation for singing a song. They are just much more relaxed than we are, I guess. Anyway, there are 21 sections here and they range between the above and more what we call songs, like #6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 16, 19, for instance. I find the love song #16 to be very powerful, especially when framed in a different setting. Section #20 Full Moon Party, like the beginning pieces is another great tribal landscape. Anyway, I have about 100 world music albums in my collection and this one is one of my favorites. Some other ones, although completely different are: Anouar Brahem - Barzakh; Ravi Shankar - Pancha Nadai Pallavi; Mahabharata Soundtrack
4471121
Very nice, relaxed, and warm music. The artists exhibit exceptional musical technique. This album is recorded in special recording method which enables realistic sound in your room.
3415068
I am so glad I found this album! I have been looking for that perfect haling meditation sound for some time now and I've hit the jackpot with this one! The balance between nature sounds and musical instruments creates a warm and inviting atmosphere positive energy. I also recommend&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Chakra-Healing-Chants/dp/B000086BC2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Chakra Healing Chants</a>.
3356828
This cd of remixed Tangerine Dream tracks is unique in that it doesn't seem to fit into any one existing musical genre.  Although this really should be considered a strength, its "not this, not that" quality  will probably cause many people to pass it by, which is too bad.  Those who  are seeking a traditionally atmospheric Tangerine Dream "new age"  sound may find this music too funked-up and pounding; those who are looking  for build-and-breaks progressive trance may find it too "new age  ethereal."  And those who are looking for something "techno"  may find the entire sound too polished and melodic.  However, if fans of  ANY musical style(s) are willing to  stretch their tastes just a bit (the  "out of the box" cliche may apply here), there is much to  appreciate in *The Dream Mixes*.  This cd combines the musical creativity  of Tangerine Dream with an upbeat, trancey feel, and the result is a  fabulous sixty-seven minutes of music.  Give it a try!
605167
Sukha has created a beautiful, eclectic sound combined with powerful mantra.  So many interesting rhythms, and musical styles, along with the both earthy and uplifting sound of Sukhmanis' voice.  There are tracks to inspire movement and others that evoke a mediative mood.  Great musical compositions and a great sound for body, mind and spirit!
204963
These arrangements are by Baba Hari Dass, and performed by a group at the Mt. Madona Ashram near Monterey, California. Many of the songs in this collection are available elsewhere, however, the versions here are by far the most stirring and powerful that I have heard. If you are looking for new age dreaminess or easy listening background music, you may want to look elsewhere. The energy of the performances here imparts a completely different feeling than the typical low-key and calm rendition in most other versions. It's comparable to the difference between the dirge-like presentation in most performances of "Bonaparte's Retreat" against the lively reel of William Stepp's that inspired Aaron Copland's famous "Hoedown" movement in his "Rodeo" ballet.

Structurally, most of the songs have dense instrumentation, and usually take the form of a soloist alternating lines with a chorus. They typically start out slowly, gradually increasing in tempo until they slow again at the end. The effect is reminiscent of the tension and release of sonata form, although without the same level of complexity. Playing a piece of music faster is an easy way to build energy.

Unfortunately, "Jai Ma Kirtan" only exists on cassette; the publisher has not seen fit to reissue this album on CD or mp3, so the sound quality and longevity are going to be compromised, not to mention the accessibility, since few people still own working cassette players. The only one I have is in a 2006 model car I own. Also, the accompanying songbook is currently out of print with no definite reprint date. Nevertheless, I would recommend this to anyone interested in a different and exciting performance of this music.
3289265
Anoushka's music speaks to me, and I enjoy it immensely.  I am not a scholar or even greatly knowledgeable of Indian music, just a music lover who knows what sounds good to my ears and what doesn't.  Bear that in mind if you use this review as a guide.  It appears that the more of a scholar of this music you are, the less you are able to enjoy it.
I do question the questions asked by one reviewer who wants to know why two tablas.  It seems to me that the artist has the right to decide the makeup of the accompaniasts, and if Anoushka feels that it takes two tablas to create the sound she wants, so be it.  Again, she chooses to perform her father's work, or at least his interpretations of the ragas.  I doubt that there's any law, man made or divine, against that.  If she presently is so deeply tuned in to her father's spirit that she chooses to play only that which he has had his hand in, I feel this is her choice.
Now this may be my overworked imagination, but the very first time I played this CD, I have an overwhelming feeling of listening to a female voice expressed by the sitar.  I might be the only one who gets this feeling.  I haven't seen anybody else mentioning it.  At any rate, I share that feeling with you without guaranteeing you will hear the feminine spirit in the music that I hear.  This is the second CD of hers I have, and I didn't get that feeling on the other one.
So if you enjoy sitar music, but are not a scholar with preconceived ideas of how it should be played, I think you will like this as I did.
3724397
SACRED BRIDGES is not just a recording of great beauty and intensely interesting music, it is also a solid though quiet stance about global understanding, especially in the realm of basic spiritual flow and similarities among the currently (and historically) disjunctive elements of Christianity, Judaism, and Islamism.

The King's Singers couple with Sarband (an instrumental group playing the reed flute, a three-stringed violin, a zither, and a small drum)) present a seamless series of psalms, prayers, incantations and other religious utterances and music from all three religions.  The result is uncannily beautiful and enormously moving. From 16th and 17th psalms of Sweelinck, Rossi  and Goudimal to Jewish works by composer Hebreo to Islamic ones by composer Ufki, the chants and instrumental episodes form this running song of mood and heightened awareness and are unique and wholly lovely.  One cannot step away from this recording without connecting to the thread that joins all religions - if religions are broken down into their essential elements of spirituality, sincerity, and longing for peace and brotherhood.

The performers are, as expected, outstanding and the variety of music will find some new voices for different people depending on their spiritual and musical background.  And that is as it should be - a sacred bridge of discovery that we all are beings with shared needs.  This recording should be placed in the libraries of not only music enthusiasts, but also in homes where people seek to understand the nebulous differences among these three great belief systems.  Highly recommended on every level. Grady Harp, October 05
28984
There is an awesome, sweet, yet even has a tinge of sadness that lets loose in this ethereal music. Haunting, like waves of consciousness are being bathed over my being...making me whole and at peace.

This music has the tiny sounds that are found in Mother nature, these vibrations created by Fibonacci numbers and phi converted into sounds. It is like tuning to Mother Earth. Ancient people listened to scales that created these spiraling patterns that mimicked Mother Nature. With the equal temperament scale we no longer hear them, but they surface in this music.

The Solfeggio scale also twinkles in tiny tones in the background. This was an old scale used in Egypt, with the ancient Hebrews and in the middle ages, for spiritual upliftment.

What a tender and peaceful trip!
2502023
I ordered this and Majestic View several months ago and find that
I play both of them more often than any other CD's.  They are
both filled with surprising and glorious sound...they seem to
reverberate in the chakras and though many claim to be "music
for healing," these two can change a stressful mood to a peaceful
one as soon as they start playing.
484005
I have never before heard hammered dulcimers used in Indian music, but after hearing this disc, I'm not sure why -- it works so well.  The music has a distinctly Indian feel despite the odd instrumentation, and carries  with it an extraordinary, exotic sound.  Beautiful.
1354036
A fine platform for using Tonal Energy, music tuner and metronome!
2232722
I bought this CD from the Sivananda Yoga Centre in London.  It is a beautiful and serene collection of instrumental music played using well-known tunes of Hindu Bhajans.  The artists are all very good and you can expect to hear a lot of their creations in the future.  The flute player is the nephew of the well-known maestro Hariprasad Chaurasia and he takes us on a journey to explore the depths and nuances of the Bhajan tunes with unbelievable dexterity.  It touches the soul.  I use it while practicing Yogasanas & Pranayama, or when just relaxing.  The total running time is over an hour and the CD comes in a nice case with an informative brochure.  I'm planning to get the whole series of CDs.  Thank you Sona Rupa!
2113182
this is an amazing album

i listen to it as much as possible and rarely tire of it

'trilogie de la mort' is also a very perfect work.

she (or her machines) capture a unique sound.

electronic, but with a very organic element.

the sounds are like distant plane engines slowly churning as they draw closer or father away ...

... and like timeless chanting from monks in a sort of endless celebration of their realization.

i feel very detached while listening to this, as if my brain waves meet its pace.

this is spiritual music - a lot of eliane's work is inspired by the famous tibetan yogi milarepa, so there's a very serious feel to the music and a lot of the flourishes in it bring to mind (if not direct samples, i'm not sure) traditional tibetan instruments used in religious ceremonies.

it would be difficult to go through this entire album and discuss various pieces ... the entire thing is a living, breathing, moving continuity that shouldn't be dissected but rather experienced as a unity.