Sarod And Tabla - Anirban Dasgupta

Advantages: One of the most passionate performances of Ravi Shankar
Disadvantages: none at all

...The notes of HOMAGE TO MAHATMA ,was composed on the spot by Ravi Shankar while taking part in a Radio broadcast, soon after MAHATMA GANDHI was assasinated in 1948,but the music was recorded much later in the 70's..and the album made 10 years later in 1981. This is Hindustani Classical music at its best. One cant hope for anything better than this.The masters have come together to give us a musical feast in this magnificent album, which mesmerises listeners The Details of the Performers Ravi Shankar (sitar); Mrs. Jaban, Mrs. Widya, Prodyot Sen, Sunil Kumar (tanpura); Alla Rakha (tabla). MUSIC BASED ON Raga Mohan Kaunus, Raga Gara and Tala farodast A LITTLE BACKGROUND ON THE HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL MUSIC (:various sources) Classical music Of The Sub-continent There have been many styles of Classical music developed... Read review

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Advantages: interesting new idea
Disadvantages: sounds awful

...When i first heard of this CD i was like WOW! For the first time ever someone is playing tunes on tablas. (the western equivelent would be playing songs on loads of drum kits all tuned to different notes). I bought the cd immediately and couldnt wait to play it at home. I must admit though, when i played it, i could have killed myself. It was sooo dreadful. the most boring and monotonous music i have ever heard. it actually featured some of my favourite ragas in it (melodic scales) but now i regret walking in to the store and buying this. i am soo sorry for doing such a negative review but i have to get this out. Please no body ever buy this cd because like me you will become scarred for the rest of you lives! also, if you are into world music or indian music, there are hundreds of other cds, buy them, not this. even if somehow you... Read review

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Advantages: Very soothing and delicate vocals
Disadvantages: Boring instrumentals

...influences are the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Bob Dylan to name but a few and it's not surprising as these legends have definitely had an impact on his music. Track Listing 1. Little Man Tabla Jam Part 1 - A bit of a pointless instrumental introduction in my opinion, but I suppose it could appeal to those tabla enthusiasts out there. 3/10 2. Dream Song - A soft, harmonic song with vocals filled with emotion. Lots of instrumental input. Catchy chorus. Some 'hmmmmm ohh yeahhs' to fill up the space between verses and choruses. A bit of an all rounder. Good. Probably one of the better tracks on the album. 6/10 3. The Fool's Fooling Himself - Quite upbeat. You really start to get to grips with Scott Matthews unique vocals on this track. Lots of acoustic guitar and drumming action. 5/10 4. Eyes Wider Than Before - If I had... Read review

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