Sangam: Michael Nyman Meets Indian Masters [Import]

Michael / Misran, Rajan / Misra, Sajan Nyman (Composer), Michael / Shrinivas, U. Nyman (Composer), Michael Nyman (Conductor, Performer), Michael Nyman Band (Performer), Rajan Misra (Performer), Rajnish Misra (Performer), Ritesh Misra (Performer), Sajan Misra (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Michael Nyman, Michael Nyman Band, Rajan Misra, Rajnish Misra, Ritesh Misra, et al.
• Conductor: Michael Nyman
• Composer: Michael / Misran, Rajan / Misra, Sajan Nyman, Michael / Shrinivas, U. Nyman
• Audio CD (March 18, 2003)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Wea International
• ASIN: B000088DSS
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,068 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Three Ways Of Describing Rain: I. Sawan - First Rain

2. Three Ways Of Describing Rain: II. Rang - Colour Of Nature

3. Three Ways Of Describing Rain: III. Dhyan - Meditation

4. Compiling The Colours: Samhitha

Editorial Reviews

Ground-breaking collaboration between English composer Michael Nyman and three distinguished masters of Indian classical music, Sangam is a stimulating example of cross-pollination between Eastern and Western musical cultures. Warner Classics. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Minimalist (Not Glass) and an Indian Classical Master (Not Shankar), October 1, 2005

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Blue Monkey "itinerant semiotician" (California (Not LA)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sangam: Michael Nyman Meets Indian Masters (Audio CD)

I have enjoyed Nyman's music ever since I obsessively watched The Draughtsman's Contract in the early 80's. I also enjoy Phillip Glass' music. I especially liked Passages (his album of mutual compositions with Ravi Shankar). When I saw this cd I was intrigued. It is quite different from the Glass/Shankar project. The singing by the Misras is a prominent part of the compositions. The final composition is co-written with U. Shrinivas, who plays mandolin on it; many people will know him from his work with John McLaughlin. Even though all the compositions are co-written, they are definitely in Nyman's style. I would give this album 5 stars for those already familiar with Nyman's work (especially those who also enjoy the music of South Asia). It may only be a 3 star album to those unfamilar with Nyman (his film scores are an easier introduction). 4 stars is my compromise.