Monsoon Featuring Sheila Chandra

Sheila Chandra, Monsoon | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 21, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Fontana Island
• ASIN: B000001ECV
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,838 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best CD's in existence., September 25, 2002

By 

P. Abramoff (Moorpark, California United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Monsoon Featuring Sheila Chandra (Audio CD)

This CD is one of the favorite in my collection.
I play it over and over and over.

I was first blown away by the song "Eyes" when I heard
it on an alternative music station back in 1983. I went
right to the store and purchased "Third Eye" by Monsoon
(on vinyl) as an import. Since then, I'd been searching
for the same album as a CD.

This CD features the entire "Third Eye" album, plus
several additional tracks, and is retitled "Monsoon,
featuring Sheila Chandra."

Throughout, this CD cases traditional Indian instruments
and sounds, but toned down from the ordinary Indian style
which is very fast and loud. The stylings of Monsoon
take on a very relaxing mode, whether played softly or
loudly. Sheila Chandra's melodic voice carries this
music beautifully, while the background scores drone
hypnotically.

This CD also features a fascinating remake of the Beatles'
"Tomorrow Never Knows" from their "Revolver" album.

If one wants to "take a gamble" and purchase a CD of
music they've never heard before, this may be one worth
trying.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only the Best from this Artist, April 26, 2000

By 

Kali "bengaligirl" (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monsoon Featuring Sheila Chandra (Audio CD)

Sheila Chandra is the music industry's unsung heroine (forgive the terrible pun here!) but honestly I am surprised this woman with her beautiful voice, catchy lyrics and dynamic interpretation of music are not more mainstream. Her CDs are almost impossible to get hold of in the UK and I am often forced to buy imports which cost an arm and a leg! Her song "Sunset over the Ganges" is exquisite, and the song "Ever So Lonely" is a fantastic mix of East meets West. Okay so that is a cliche but in this case it is true. If you don't believe, do yourself a favour and buy this album, you won't regret it I promise you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Monsoon Will Wash You Away, September 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Monsoon Featuring Sheila Chandra (Audio CD)

Recorded in 1982, this release established Monsoon, Sheila Chandra and the IndiPop label as the cream of British/Indian pop. Mixing ragas with rock and sitars with guitars, Chandra's voice sails above them like some mythical being. In later releases she would get more in touch with her traditional Indian and Celtic past, but on this release demonstrates a real pop making sensibility which is infectious and ear-fetching. This is one of those recordings that *ought* to be better known than it is. Highly recommended.