Bhagavan Das - Now
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Artist: Bhagavan DasEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Published)
CD Release Date: 2002-07-09
Music Label: Karuna
Soundtracks:
- Ode To Ganesha
- Raghupati
- Jai Kali Ma
- Shiva Shambho
- Radhe Bolo
- Hanuman Chalisa
- Shiva Gospel
- Sri Krishna Arati
Music reviews of Now
Music Review: NOW
Rating: 4 Stars
Bhagavan Das has put (with the help of Mike D) a little bit of everything into this CD. which actually Makes it pretty unique.For the Most part the music consists of traditional Indian chants. The music itself Is all over the place yet remaining coherant and consistant. You Can see the influence Of Mike D of The Beastie Boys especially in some of the rhythems with the use of Hip Hop loops . Bhagavan Das shows us bits and pieces of his many influences . Allman Brothers , Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Doors music Jumps out almost right away. inspite of all that , the music is pretty true to the traditional Themes of many of the eastern chants. there are hints of folk and gospel music. Bhagavan Das Plays accustic Guitar and Sings He is accompanied by very accomplished percussionists and musicians of both Eastern and western Traditions. THERE IS NOT A WEAK TRACK ON THIS CD. I think this CD has Something for everyone on a musical level.The music however (as Krishna Das once put it)is Only the sweet sugar that the medicine is in. on a spititual level this is a masterpiece of undenyable strength.I hessitate To compare this to other Chant work out there since the producers and artists weren't afraid to put Shiva Shiva Shiva Shambho in a medly with Nobodys fault but mine(Led Zeppelin)
But it IS a great mix- while still being true to the Traditional aspect of the chants.
Description of Now
(c) 2002 by Karuna LLC, catalogue number 7930185229-2. Stereo. ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS: Uma Nanda Sraswati; Maria Rubinate; Johari Funches-Penny; Glenys Rogers; Simon David Hamilton.The legendary guru Bhagavan Das is known as the Wildman of Kirtan, which is an ecstatic brand of call-and-response chanting. The holy man has published three books, but Now is his first proper album of chants set to music. With Beastie Boy Mike D producing, arranging, and cowriting this album, never has chanting sounded so hip. Das's vocal mantras in ancient Sanskrit--and occasionally English--are well complimented by highly textured drum 'n' bass programming. D has also brought in live musicians, on modern and ancient instruments, to make the ever-shifting integration of ancient and modern sounds a smooth and hypnotic one. If the album's opening call to prayer isn't an obvious enough clue, this is religious music, and one can hear and feel the ecstasy in Das's voice as he chants and riffs. Interestingly, Das and D reference gospel on "Shiva Gospel" and the blues on "Shiva Shambho" with equally interesting results. This album should surprise many if they take the time to check it out. --Tad Hendrickson
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