Philtre [IMPORT]

Nitin Sawhney

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 9, 2005)
• Original Release Date: October 4, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: V2 Int'l
• ASIN: B0007D5654
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #122,369 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Over the last two years, multi award-winning Nitin Sawhney has gigged extensively with his live band, DJed for some of the hottest clubnights on the planet, scored numerous films across Europe, Asia, and America, and written/performed for internationally acclaimed orchestras. Ultimately Sawhney comes back to his first love - to present the workings of his deepest thoughts and feelings in the context of his most exciting album to date, Philtre. Philtre is a radical departure and movement on from his previous work. This is a journey that builds in pace and tempo, progressively revealing some of the most awe-inspiring vocal performances and instrumentation imaginable. From the dark, moody, and evocative opening tracks Everything and Spark, through the rich vocal textures of Mausam and Journey, to the rhythmic and emotionally charged sounds of Ojos de Brujo and R&B vocalist Taio, Sawhney expertly navigates the most volatile musical territories to create an unprecedented mixture of sonic brilliance. Inspired by the energy that comes from countless nights of performing in front of vast and varied crowds around the world, Philtre reaches deep into the soul - to challenge, inspire, and provoke. Featured artists include: Reena Bhardwaj, Jacob Golden, Tina Grace, Fink, Sharon Duncan, Saroj Sawhney, Vikter Duplaix, Taio, Ojos de Brujo, and Jayanta Bose.Search and deploy. V2. 2005.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ecstatically beautiful., July 10, 2005

By	starry1001nights "starry1001nights" (USA) - See all my reviews

I own every album by Nitin Sawhney except one. He is one of the rare artists whose albums I buy without listening to a music sample first.This particular album is superb and a wonderful introduction to his previous work. This is music for the soul, especially the gypsy soul.This is the kind of music that will lift your soul whether you enjoy it alone or with company.It's the perfect soundtrack for life's contemplative or creative moments.I play Nitin Sawhney whenever I have friends over and they always end up seduced and compelled by the beauty of his music.Don't deprive yourself of a mesmerizing experience.Dive into Nitin's music now!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant, June 23, 2005

By	Burning Man (San Francisco, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

Writer, producer, DJ, composer & arranger Par excellence - Nitin Sawhney has done it again with PHILTRE, a metamorphosis of cultures, sounds & emotions. As good as "Human", Philtre seems to travel the world with diverse influences from India (very obviously)& Latin America.
The most fantastic quality of Nitin's music is that he makes a statement with every track; he is political (although he denies it) but every track here is treated with LOVE

Outstanding tracks -
1. Flipside
2. Everything
3. Spark
4. Mirage
5. Throw

If you have not tried NS yet, try him with Philtre ... You will not regret it

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime and Lush, July 12, 2005

By	Saif Al Bitar (Toledo, OH United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I own every album produced by this Nitin. The man never ceases to amaze me. This album is such a lush soundscape of electronically fused cultural music. The album takes you through one of the best journeys that Nitin Sawhney provides for my ears. I especially love the track "Dead Man"