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5.0 out of 5 stars
A true masterpiece, June 1, 2000
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This review is from: Raga Bhimpalasi (Audio CD)
In this recording we have a long and detailed exposition of Raag Bhimpalasi. The recording is 76 minutes long. Recorded under the "Nimbus" label in England in 1991, the sound quality of the recording is quite good by "Western Audiophile Standards." If you listen to and purchase North Indian classical music buy this recording.
If you have never listened to classical music outside the European tradition this is your chance to do so. The scale of the Raag is quite similar to that used in European folk music making the music quite accessible to individuals who are new to Indian music.
The tone, timbre or sound (call it what you will) of the bamboo flute is sublime. The performance is awesome.
A masterpiece.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A magical recording, September 10, 2011
This review is from: Raga Bhimpalasi (Audio CD)
Chaurasia has been a prominent musician since the late sixties. His recording with Kumar and Kabra, "Call of the Valley" is an early classic that introduced many people in the West to Indian Classical music. This recording is just him, a table player and that magical indian drone. The sound of the bamboo flute is very warm and penetrating and Chaurasia is able to flow and spiral through the notes like Ravi Shankar on the sitar. I find the recording hypnotic and relaxing and recommend it beginners and connoisseurs of Indian Classical music. I give it five BIG stars.
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