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Yatri

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"Yatri" is the Sanskrit word for traveller,and on this album Prem Joshua takes listeners on a transcendent musical journey.Prem Joshua is underappreciated as a New Age artist (though his music is bestselling in India),in the shadow of Yanni,Enya, and Deva Premal.He mixes jazz elements, world music and trance with Indian classical music,making something unique.It's too jazzy for a meditation/yoga session,and too meditative for a dancefloor.It isn't easily categorized;that's the source of its genius.

Highlights-

1)Saroja,parts one and two-Highly meditative.The blending of voices is hypnotic,eerie and beautiful.

2)Cosmo-Bali-tan-Blends the instruments of Brazil,Africa,and Bali.Steel drums,kalimba,berimbau-a fascinating musical journey.

3)Funky Guru-First heard this on Putumayo World Music's compilation "Asian Lounge";the reason for getting this album.A joyful praise of the guru,whoever your guru is.

4)Sarang Solitaire-Very earthy,deep rhythms.

5)Jaisal Nights-Hypnotic.The chanting accentuates the rhythm of the music.

Prem Joshua is a talented instrumentalist and composer.This album should be in every New Age collection!

I've become a huge fan of Prem. "Yatri" (next to Mudra) has become my favorite. Prem has something very special going on and I encourage all musically open minded persons to partake in this joyful and fullfilling expression of truly world music.

You don't need Yoga to fully appreciate this music.

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This is one of the CD's I play the most often in my yoga class. Although it's relaxing, yes, the music is also complex and interesting--it avoids the sometimes grating monotony of other so-called relaxation music. When I listen to Prem Joshua's CD's in my car, and can focus on the music more single-mindedly, I find his melodies very moving. I'd like to eventually add more of his music to my collection.

This whole CD is simply amazing. The different instruments used and the voices all blend together to form a great CD. I use some of the music from the CD in the yoga classes I teach. I also just enjoy listening to the whole CD because each song is so good, I don't have to skip any. It makes for enjoyable listening. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a hip, Indian beat.

i like this kind of lounge music...its a mix between east & west... you can figure that there is a story behind each song