This Embrace

Kirtana

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 1, 1999)
• Original Release Date: March 4, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Wild Dove Music
• ASIN: B00005LK7U
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #73,104 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

New Age Retailer, May/June 1999
"A brilliant poet, marvelous songwriter, and lovely guitarist... a Rumi of our time.

Product Description
New Age Vocal. Comtemporary sacred songs celebrating divine love and the truth of who we are. Guest artists include: Alex de Grassi (guitar), Spencer Brewer (piano), Matt Eakle (flute), Hilary Stagg (harp)and Gangaji (vocals).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Beauty of the Teacher-Student Relationship, December 26, 1999

By	Martin Wolff "vedantin" (the New York area) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Kirtana sings of her own experience of the Teacher-Student relationship and what it points to. Her lyrics are poetry and her music is healing. It is a beautiful album of songs which express gratitude, freedom, love for the Teacher and the poignant understanding of personal loss. The words are a very compelling blend of the truth of non-dual reality and the devotional experience that results from having been given a glimpse of that truth. The music is very melodic and pleasing, with some neat inventiveness. There is Kirtana's own beautiful guitar work, plus nice touches by guest artists playing cello, flute, guitar, keyboards, sitar in a unique style, congas and others. Tecnically, it is a very clean recording with very clear sound and good balancing of levels between instruments and voices. Overall, it is an exquisite album, relevant for anyone who has had some experience of the depth of their own being, especially after coming into contact with a spiritual guide or Teacher.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touches the heart, March 10, 2000

By	Fergus O'Reilly (Paris, France) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had the honour to hear Kirtana live and "unplugged" recently and was spellbound by her music. It moved me to tears.

This CD captures that same energy and heartfelt message that I heard live.

The songs are love songs where the beloved is the unchanging Self and the quest for love is a path towards Truth.

The lyrics stir the mind with deep meaning but it is the music itself and the intention behind it that goes straight to the heart and lifts the soul.

Thank-you, Kirtana.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Transmission of Truth, June 26, 2000

By	Dana Carroll (Southern Pines, NC United States) - See all my reviews

Kirtana has an amazing talent. Through her words and music she manages to very clearly convey the message of the truth of who we are along with the feelings associated with the recognition of that truth.

From a purely musical standpoint, the words and music are beautiful. There is nothing more than what is needed. Kirtana manages to keep the songs simple and clear throughout the CD. The mix is excellent; the harmonies and accompanying instruments subtle, resulting in one of the most enjoyable musical experiences I've had in a long time.

Highly recommended to all!