Parikrama

David Parsons | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 24, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Celestial Harmonies
• ASIN: B00005081L
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,655 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Journey within, April 3, 2004

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C. Arnaiz Mateo "carlosarnaiz" (Spain) - See all my reviews
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Once again David Parsons has transported us to the heart of Tibet. Mount Kailash represents the centre of universe and the abode of God for 4 spiritual paths. It is also the source of some of the mightiest rivers in Asia, including the Indus. Parikrama is the circumambulation of the sacred mountain by pilgrims, this is not so much a physical experience but a journey within. In this CD Parsons has recreated the mystery and majesty of the geographical and spiritual significance of this remote region of Tibet. The fusion of modern electronic instruments with traditional sounds and Buddhist chants remind one of Parsons previously released Dorje Ling. Kang Rimpoche and Dawa Gompa on disc 2 are particularly evocative.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional, November 19, 2000

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D.M.K "smart reader" (Las Vegas, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Parikrama (Audio CD)

This is an exceptional soundworld. This is a continuation of dorje ling and yatra. This soundwork goes even deeper (doesnt seem possible.) and can creates a trance that is best described as otherworldly. I honestly will have to listen to this new soundworld many many times to fully be able to process the depth of the Cd. I would not listen to this Cd while driving a car or operating a machine.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars difficult listening hour? not for me..., June 28, 2002

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M. Derby "drone45" (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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I don't find this CD difficult or challenging at all; to me it's pure bliss. But then, I AM the drone guy, so it's right up my street. Barely-perceptible changes, spooky and mysterious noises...oh yeah! Give me more!

I've investigated Parsons' other work (both via the snippets available on-line at amazon, and at listening stations at record stores) and I strongly suspect Parikrama will be my favorite of his. The "groove" mentioned by the Editorial review is my least-favorite moment on the album--though it's followed up by some wonderful tribal percussion, so I don't mind too much. But I definitely prefer my synthesizer sounds to be slow and sonorous, not quick and shimmery.

Can anyone recommend similar-sounding CDs by other artists? Maybe traditional Tibetan music? I'm not too fond of chant, though I make an exception for Sufi chants...could be Tibetan chants aren't so bad either. (In general, I prefer my non-rock music to be vocal-free, with significant exceptions such as Sheila Chandra.) If you have some suggestions, you don't need to write another review, you can just e-mail me...click on the link above to get my address.