Pilgrim Heart [IMPORT]

Krishna Das

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 25, 1998)
• Original Release Date: August 25, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Triloka Records
• ASIN: B00003NHBL
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #158,157 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

A lush musical journey into Hindu spiritualism, Pilgrim Heart encompasses Shiva chants, Hare Krishna mantras, and chants given a modern twist. Krishna Das and his myriad guest musicians (including a female chorus dubbed the Kirtan Posse) incorporate Indian instruments, African percussion, electronics, even bass and guitar, into serene, richly layered songs that provide good background music for meditation or relaxation. Unlike some of Krishna Das's other recorded music, this album is even-keeled, although the repeated use of Hare Krishna chants wears thin at times, but the music generally provides a satisfying antidote for the stresses of the modern world. One nice surprise is the upbeat, soukous-flavored "Ring Song" that ends the album on an energetic note. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Om Namah Shivaya, December 9, 2002

By	Phillip A. Bernhardt-House (Anacortes, WA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Pilgrim Heart (Audio CD)

I originally heard this CD at a conference at Findhorn in Scotland, and the melody of the first song, "Om Namah Shivaya" echoed in my head for--literally--7 months, until I was able to lay my hands on a copy of it. The first two songs are my favorites, the second being "Govinda Hare." While the rest of the songs are also good (especially the two versions of the mahamantra, the first with Sting that flawlessly becomes "Amazing Grace," the second a 16+ minute ride through progressively more energetic cycles and variations), these two really stick out as exceptional and highly soul-touching. I've found these songs to be good for certain kinds of dancing, for meditating, for any ritual usage (though I am not specifically Hindu), and for general listening in the background. Nearly everyone for whom I've played this CD has fallen in love with it. It begs to be sung along with, and I'm sure you'll find that you will do this naturally (perhaps with some help from the liner notes) as you listen to it. I can not recommend this CD highly enough for those who are interested in this kind of music or are of a spiritual bent and just might be looking for something new and different.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sing along with KD, March 11, 2000

By A Customer

This man's voice is the sound of sweet melted chocolate. It was "Namah Shivaya" from Robbie Gass' "Chant" album that first lured me in; but I'm also in love with "Jaya Jagatambe" and the "Devi Rave" and "Mountain Hare Krishna" which has (amazingly enough) "Amazing Grace" embedded in it. A fabulous disc. I'm in love.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pilgrim Heart by Krishna Das, June 7, 2000

By A Customer

Spiritual music at its best. Krishna Das performs Sanskrit chants for the American soul and spirit. Easy to listen to and have in your head for days afterward. The kirtan uplifts your spirit and it will stay there long after the CD has ended. What more could you want from music?