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In the liner notes for All One, Krishna Das explains that he has long desired to record an entire album based on one single chant. That vision comes to fruition with this release of All One, which offers a four part suite based on the "Hare Krishna" chant. Each part of the suite has subtle differences in terms of theme. For example, "Township Krishna" features African percussion and instrumentation mixed with kirtan chanting. Other influences incorporated into All One include pop/rock, Western classical and Western-oriented Indian music. All One was produced by Walter Becker (Steely Dan), David Nichtern, Jay Messina and Krishna Das and features the talents of a 70-member choir and a 20-piece orchestra. The entire session was recorded in one take. Considering the quality of the resultant suite, that was an amazing feat.- Pretty amazing to realize that All One was recorded in one take. Talk about everyone being in sync. All One feathers the talents of a 70-member choir and a 20-piece orchestra, inspired by Krishna Das.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Great Chant from One of the Best,
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A great addition to the KD collection, All One provides a unique and at times racy accompaniment to his other albums. The pitch and rhythm is rich and powerful, and the nuances are structured so that no two verses repeat the same flow. I greatly enjoyed the balance that the choir brings on singing the return chant, responding to the invitation to open the heart. Very difficult to concentrate on `head stuff' when listening to this.
Krishna Das is a master at creating conscious connections between 'sound' and the heart. The standout quality in All One is the way these connections are initially subtle, and then melodiously the tempo is increased until at times, I experience a complete change in my state of being. The technical description of the beats and styles of the four tracks are really superfluous; ultimately its the feeling of Oneness that is engendered by the whole package that counts. If this is your first introduction to Krishna Das you might find the continual invocation slightly frustrating because of course, KD is capable of so much variety. If that is the case - go for it and purchase Door of Faith and his Greatest Hits - you can't lose either way. So be aware it is a full on hour of Hare Krishna Hare Rama chanting. Kind Regards Daniel John Hancock
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
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Riding the River of Bliss,
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One mantra, one melody, one hour. . . Some may wonder how one could listen to Krishna Das' new album All One and not be bored, and listening with the mind's ear, it's possible that there may not be enough variety to provide entertainment. But the mind's ear is not the ear for which this music is created. For when one listens from the heart, the experience is none less than riding a river of blissful devotion, full of power and sincerity.
Like all rivers, All One begins clean and clear. The first track contains minimal instrumental accompaniment and some of the purest strains of KD's vocals. Like a small stream, its energy builds. Tabla, harmonium, and delicate percussion are woven together with the characteristic call and response of classical kirtan. In the second track violin and piano take a prominent place in the melody, filling it out and intensifying the mood as the river winds into a deep, unfathomable pool. Then, in the third track, we're riding the rapids and having a blast with electric guitar and a full drum set. KD is great fun here accompanied by the ambrosial harmonizing vocals of the "Pointless Sisters" who fully express the joy of life's play. Finally, the fourth track is the shower of bliss at the end of the ride, a bright and celebratory tribute to African sound. I highly recommend this album to anyone who is ready to listen from the heart. Om Shanthi, and enjoy the ride.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a great addition for the krishna das fan,
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While my family laughs at the 'intricate lyrics', I find this cd the perfect background music for yoga. It goes from slow and repetitive to upbeat throughout the course of the chant. I love his voice and the uniqueness of this being one long track.
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