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Release Date: 29-08-2005
Label: Karuna / Triloka
Catalog Number: TRICD82057
Barcode: 801298205722
Musical Style: World
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calling From Afar [18:29] | 3 | Rock In A Heart Space [14:41] |
| 2 | Refuge In The Name [11:35] | 4 | Township Krishna [08:52] |
Description:
In early 2004 Krishna Das asked Walter Becker to work with him on an album that would include only one Chant / Mantra and would flow musically through various traditions in the style of a Suite. Walter, whose work with Steely Dan includes some of the seminal recordings of the last 50 years agreed and said 'Only someone with such a warped sense of humor like me would get into a crazy 'hindoo' scene like this.'
Recorded in three days in November 2004 at Avatar Studios in New York, a choir of 70 and an orchestra of 20, Krishna Das (Vocals and Harmonium), Walter Becker (Bass / Co-producer), Def Leppard's Rick Allen (Drums), Ty Burhoe (Tabla) and David Nichtern (Guitar, Co-producer and well known composer 'Midnight at the Oasis'). The result: A Mantric Suite in 4 Parts that seamlessly evolves from Western Classical to Indian to Rock n Roll to South African Township.
Biography:
Krishna Das spent his early musical years leaning towards jazz, blues and rock and roll. When his spiritual path took him to India he was naturally attracted to the spiritual aspects of the Indian culture. Further travels that took him to the Far East and Africa continued to influence his musical perceptions adding new flavors and broadening his horizons. He has absorbed these influences, in particular Indian devotional music, and has translated this music for a western audience.
In 1990 Krishna Das founded Triloka Records. Early travels became the foundation for his work as a producer, musician, singer and songwriter and as head of A&R for the label, Krishna Das plays a pivotal role in establishing Trlloka Records as a vehicle to enable artists to offer their indigenous traditions to a new global audience.
“When I was living in India I heard much kirtan (chanting). I found that I could listen to the singers and sense the depth of their connection with God through the purity of their devotional singing. Krishna Das is an example of someone whose heartsongs open the channels to God.” - Ram Dass
