Pilgrim Heart [Original recording reissued]

Krishna Das | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 19, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Razor & Tie
• ASIN: B00005UK1W
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,211 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #84 in Music > World Music > India & Pakistan > General

Track Listings

1. Namah Shivaya

2. Govinda Hare

3. Mountain Hare Krishna

4. Mahamantra Meltdown

5. Hara Hara Mahader

6. Kalabinashini Kali

7. The Goddess Suite - Mother Song

8. Devi Puja

9. Jaya Jagatambe

10. Yah Devi (This Goddess)

11. Devi 'Rave'

12. The Ring Song

Editorial Reviews

Krishna Das' music is an expression of over twenty-five years of living and traveling in India. Pilgrim Heart is true to the dignified Bhatki Yoga tradition, but warmly energized with western grooves, providing an Indian chant that is eminently accessible to any ear. Sting is featured on two of the twelve tracks on Pilgrim Heart, including the truly one-of-a-kind, American 50's, pop influenced "Ring Song." With drums, sitar, guitars, vocals and synthesizer, the music on Krishna Das's Pilgrim Heart evokes the diverse spiritual life of the people, land and culture of India. All of the songs on Pilgrim Heart have elaborate arrangements which create an extraordinary blend of East and West.- Sting is featured on two of the tracks of Krishna Das's wonderful Pilgrim Heart. Pilgrin Heart is true to Krishna Das's Eastern musical roots and devotion to spirit.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Om Namah Shivaya, December 9, 2002

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Phillip A. Bernhardt-House (Anacortes, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pilgrim Heart (Audio CD)

I originally heard this CD at a conference at Findhorn in Scotland, and the melody of the first song, "Om Namah Shivaya" echoed in my head for--literally--7 months, until I was able to lay my hands on a copy of it. The first two songs are my favorites, the second being "Govinda Hare." While the rest of the songs are also good (especially the two versions of the mahamantra, the first with Sting that flawlessly becomes "Amazing Grace," the second a 16+ minute ride through progressively more energetic cycles and variations), these two really stick out as exceptional and highly soul-touching. I've found these songs to be good for certain kinds of dancing, for meditating, for any ritual usage (though I am not specifically Hindu), and for general listening in the background. Nearly everyone for whom I've played this CD has fallen in love with it. It begs to be sung along with, and I'm sure you'll find that you will do this naturally (perhaps with some help from the liner notes) as you listen to it. I can not recommend this CD highly enough for those who are interested in this kind of music or are of a spiritual bent and just might be looking for something new and different.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sing along with KD, March 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Pilgrim Heart (Audio CD)

This man's voice is the sound of sweet melted chocolate. It was "Namah Shivaya" from Robbie Gass' "Chant" album that first lured me in; but I'm also in love with "Jaya Jagatambe" and the "Devi Rave" and "Mountain Hare Krishna" which has (amazingly enough) "Amazing Grace" embedded in it. A fabulous disc. I'm in love.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pilgrim Heart by Krishna Das, June 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Pilgrim Heart (Audio CD)

Spiritual music at its best. Krishna Das performs Sanskrit chants for the American soul and spirit. Easy to listen to and have in your head for days afterward. The kirtan uplifts your spirit and it will stay there long after the CD has ended. What more could you want from music?