Asim Saha is best known to aficionados of new age music as a founding member of the German East-West fusion group Tri Atma, to which he contributes both his lively tabla playing and his Indian musical sensibilities. He is also a tireless ambassador of his own native culture, and on this 60-minute release he showcases numerous styles of Indian music. The first half of the album is based on classical Indian music, beginning with the 23:19 tour de-force "Yoga Meditation," which features the sarod -- along with tabla, flute, etc. -- in a meditative but engaging fusion of elements from different ragas. The second part features several styles of music derived from folklore sources -- such as a bridal song, a snake charmer piece, and festival music from the annual Holi festival. The result is a fascinating interweaving of both vocal and instrumental music from geographically and culturally diverse parts of India. ~ Backroads Music/Heartbeats, All Music Guide
Tracks
Track Title
Composers
Performers
Time
Yoga-Meditation
Asim Saha
Asim Saha
(23:23)
Himalaya
Asim Saha
Asim Saha
(2:50)
Panghat Ki Cherchar
Asim Saha
Asim Saha
(7:08)
Sapure
Asim Saha
Asim Saha
(5:54)
Bounaj
Asim Saha
Asim Saha
(5:09)
Mayurnaj
Asim Saha
Asim Saha
(5:37)
Ghuri
Asim Saha
Asim Saha
(4:52)
Holi
Asim Saha
Asim Saha
(3:53)
Bhandara
Asim Saha
Asim Saha
(3:34)
Credits
Jens Fischer (Remastering), Asim Saha (Percussion), Asim Saha (Arranger), Asim Saha (Tabla), Asim Saha (Producer), Asim Saha (Sarangui), Asim Saha (Main Performer), Asim Saha (Native American Drums)
