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Live on Earth is a great introduction to the music of Krishna Das. Krishna Das is an American by birth, and a Hindu. By conviction.
His music is a wonderful exploration and celebration of his faith, that of the Hindu.
To listen to the music of Krishna Das is to invite a very special ... Read review
A review by Martinscholes on Live On Earth - Krishna Das December 20th, 2005
Author's product rating:
Originality
Groundbreaking
Lyrics
Sublime
Quality and consistency of tracks
Flawless
Value for Money
Excellent
Advantages:
Fantastic, spiritually uplifting music
Disadvantages:
None
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
I was introduced to the music of Krishna Das by my wife. And God bless her for that, says I! For Krishna Das is well, he just IS.
Live on Earth is a great introduction to the music of Krishna Das. Krishna Das is an American by birth, and a Hindu. By conviction.
His music is a wonderful exploration and celebration of his faith, that of the Hindu.
To listen to the music of Krishna Das is to invite a very special experience into one's very soul.
Live on Earth is a two CD release and contains a total of 14 tracks.
The tracks on CD 1 are: Radhe Shyam Samadhi Sita Ram Shri Guru Charanam Three Rivers Hare Krishna Hanuman Puja Hanuman Chaleesa Sita Ram Jaya Bhagavan
On side 2 the tracks are Devi Puja Jaya Jagatambe Mountain Hare Krishna Namah Shivaya Rama Bolo Shri Krishna Govinda/Gopala
Each track is pure in sound, and is ultimately uplifting in its effect upon the human spirit. Krishna Das has produced the tracks himself and has had ultimate control over the overall production and it does show. Krishna Das has a powerful and spiritual voice and singing style that is very well suited to these songs.
It is clear by listening to the music and songs on this CD that Krishna Das has a burning desire and a need to serve not only his Guru but also the God/s that Krishna Das reveres and worships.
It is hard to describe the music of Krishna Das. You can see the names of the individual pieces of music. Krishna Das is acknowledged as one of the leading exponents of kirten chanting in the world who is not Indian born.
It is clear from the singing and responses (from the singers who he refers to as his posse!) that he and they are joyous adherents to the faith that they are singing about.
I must admit that I doubt that anyone who listens to this CD and its beautiful music (no matter what, if any) faith they hold to, could fail to be uplifted by this music and caught up in the intense spirit of the kirten chanting and music that is on the CD.
I believe that one of my favourite tracks on this CD is Samadhi Sita Ram. I am listening to this again as I write this review, and once again, I find myself caught up in the soaring vocals and insistent and somehow relentless music. The next track, Shri Guru Charanam, Is more thoughtful and more "relaxing" for want of a better term.
To find out more about Krishna Das you can visit http://www.krishnadas.com
The CDs will cost about £15 to £20, depending on where you buy them from. They are available through www.theyogashop.co.uk.
Album Notes: Personnel includes: Krishna Das (vocals, ektar, harmonium); Hans Christian (cello, bass); Steve Gorn (bansuri flute); John McDowell (keyboards, djembe, shaker, percussion); Jim Donovan (drums, shaker); Bhima Karma Olrech (khol, cymbals); Girish Gambhira (tabla); Nina Rao (cymbals); Dagger-Ji (shaker); Kirtan Posse (background vocals). Recorded at Mr. Small's Funhouse, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Includes liner notes by Krishna Das. Although Krishna Das has proved to be an accomplished studio musician on albums such as PILGRIM HEART and BREATH OF THE HEART, the double-disc LIVE ON EARTH returns him to his more natural setting, in a room surrounded by the call-and-response fervor of the Kosmic Kirtan Posse. "Radhe Shyam" was originally heard by Das in 1971, when he lived in Brindavan, India and awoke daily to the strains of a blind sadhu chanting en route to the temple. The 12-minute "Samadhi Sita Ram" and "Rama Bolo (Say the Name of God)" both start slowly and mournfully before the room wells over in religious passion.
Titles on disc 1
1.: Radhe Shyam
2.: Samadhi Sita Ram
3.: Shri Guru Charanam
4.: Three Rivers Hare Krishna
5.: Hanuman Puja
6.: Hanuman Chaleesa
7.: Sita Ram
8.: Jaya Bhagavan
9.: Deva Puja
10.: Jaya Jagatambe
11.: Mountain Hare Krishna
12.: Namah Shivaya
13.: Rama Bolo
14.: Shri Krishna Govinda/Gopala
Titles on disc 2
1.: Radhe Shyam
2.: Samadhi Sita Ram
3.: Shri Guru Charanam
4.: Three Rivers Hare Krishna
5.: Hanuman Puja
6.: Hanuman Chaleesa
7.: Sita Ram
8.: Jaya Bhagavan
9.: Devi Puja
10.: Jaya Jagatambe
11.: Mountain Hare Krishna
12.: Namah Shivaya
13.: Rama Bolo
14.: MEDLEY: Shri Krishna Govinda/Gopala
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