Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Hymns from the Vedas and Upanishads, Vedic Chants



Review on Amazon.com
I am not an expert in music of India, but have listened to many CD's and attended many performances. Jitendra Abhisheki's voice is simply exquisite. His pronunciation is so clear that even without a text to follow you can pick up words to most of the peace chants. His rendering of the Siva Mahimnastotram (Hymn on the Greatness of Shiva) sets a mood of reverence and absorption. Also included are a poem by Jayadeva of Radha's great love for Krishna. This isn't something you want to have playing in the background during a fourth-of-july celebration, it really deserves dedicated listening. I am looking for more by him.



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