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Trance Tara

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This is my favorite Jonathan Goldman CD. I like that both songs are as long as they are, because I use this CD for meditating and relaxing. With shorter songs I tend to not be able to use the music as much to get into the feel of my meditations, because the songs change and unfortunately I notice it. But that's not the case with this CD.

The first song, "To Invoke the Goddess", starts with the drone of a sitar, and some other low background sounds. The vocals don't kick in until around 2-1/2 minutes into the song, and the drums don't kick in until about 4-1/2 minutes. But that's ok. Both the vocals and drums are very slowly introduced and gradually build as the song progresses. The vocal are chants that are lower in frequency, as opposed to the higher frequencies found in the Crown of Creation, for example. The chants are repetitive throughout the first track and the songs swings into full gear at about 5 minutes in. It's unfortunate that a 30 second preview doesn't let you hear the best parts (after 5 or so minutes).

At about 9-1/2 and again at 17 minutes in, there is a break in the chants but the rest of the song remains the same. The chants enter back into the track a few minutes later with more intense drumming.

Track two - "To Evoke the Goddess", starts much the same way as the first. The drone of a sitar for the first 4 minutes, and then a beat kicks in. This track is different from the first in that there are no chants at all on the whole track. It's only gradually building percussion (along with the background sitar sound). The drums on the second track are slightly more involved than the first, but both tracks are very similar, percussion wise.

When I listen to this CD, I find the music helps me very much focus on whatever it is I need to focus on. There is just something about the sounds and beat of both tracks that have a calming, soothing effect on me, but still allowing me to be alert and focused.

This magnificent piece of work casts a haunting spell with a tasteful blend on drums, sitar, chants and more. I first discovered it when my yoga teacher played it for background music for our yoga class. It swept me away! Trance Tara is a must for anyone into yoga, meditation, or just great music. You won't be disappointed.

There is power on this CD.

There is something on this CD that really can put you in a trance, indeed there is power, could be the rhythmic chants, could be the hypnotic sitar, could be the infinite layers of background sounds, could be the drums, could be the implicit power of the Goddess, the great Green Tara, the Goddess of Compassion and Protection.

There are only 2 song on this CD, The first song, "To Invoke the Goddess" give us a sonic landscape of layers of sounds, drums, and the Mantra, the second song "To Evoke the Goddess" is a Mantra-less version, with more powerful and wonderful drumming.

Both song are great, and the 30 second preview doesn't let you appreciate the beautiful and the power of this Mantra.

Indeed there is a great power in this CD.

I typically don't like most meditation/ambient/chanting/new age music because it simply rambles on without much point. However, I do really like this CD. There's enough of a beat to keep my interest and it is pleasant to listen to, relaxing, and uplifting.

CD was part of a larger order that included several books as well as other CDs. It was indicated that this particular item was shipped separately. Had received the rest of the order but somehow this order has yet to arrive after several months of waiting. So have to rate this down.

Had fortunately managed to borrow a copy and must say that while this is probably not one of Jonathan Goldman's better releases, it is a decent recording. It does appear to have the same backing tracks as Medicine Buddha (or vice versa), which means it has a faster tempo (trance?) than his other CDs. It doesn't work for my meditation practice though - for that I put on Waves of Light!

I found this a lovely healing sound. I liked the precussion that is both lively and soothing.

I have listened to this CD everyday for the past few months. It is excellent for both meditation and for relaxation.

The first song is good for the restless period when one is trying to settle down to meditate. The second song is good for actual meditation. As another reviewer said, there is something about the sounds that helps one to focus.

This Is Something Above All All The Relaxing And New-Age Albums I Got. I Like It.