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Hearing traditional Indian instrumentation combined with western production proved to me that nirvana or a great album of any style can only be obtained with an open mind. It's interesting how the negative reviewer below can speak of "delving" into so many styles of music, yet evidently came into this album with a pre-conceived notion of what it should be. 10 stars. Absolutely amazing. This album makes no claim or attempt to be "classical" Indian music, except for maybe the last track. This album IS a fresh collaboration among some of the world's most talented performers (Indian and otherwise) that had my jaw firmly planted on the ground from the moment I hit "play".
I love it so much I started playing tabla this year.Favorite tracks: "Palmistry" and "Alla." I'd been a fan of Bill Laswell and Talvin Singh before, but this album introduced me to Tabla and the skill of Zakir Hussain. Years later, I own more classical tabla albums from Hussain and others, but I still come back to this one.
mr laswell has done many things,but this was quite a suprise.it consists of both chilled and upbeat tala(a middle eastern hand drum)drumming mixed with laz's trademark electronica that gradually fades in and out of the songs.it's a real trip-an-a-half for anyone not ignorant enough to dismiss it as "boring".
Best way to lose you mind listing to this right now, so good i just had to right a review on it. This cd is freaking insane.
Tracks 2, 7 and 11 are just superb. Its a complete delight. Although the music is fusion, percussions dominate.
The difference is that this is a studio album and so the music has been mixed (well) in comparison to "live at stern grove" where you get to listen to the music as is. Nothing less. Also, this one is percussion-dominated.The tabla sequences are long and amazing.
This is a great CD. TBS proves there are no limits.If you like "live at stern grove", you should like this one too. Your will see your fingers tapping.
Completely. The others are great.
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