Author: Anup Jalota
Shankar Mahadevan/Hariharn
Contributor(s)/Artiste(s): Sunil Das/Ulhas Bapat/Alap Desai et al
Publisher: Times Music
Year: 2008
Language: Music
Pages: N/A
ISBN/UPC (if available): TDIDE 520C
Description
According to the Hindu Vedic view of creation, it was sound and not light that appeared first. In Vedic parlance, it is called “Nada Brahma” or the Sound Celestial. Vedic ‘rishis’ believed that the evolution of the ‘Brahmand’ or universe was caused as a result of ‘Bindu Visphot’ or an atomic explosion that produced infinite waves of sound, which represent cosmic ascent and expansion. The sound was a monosyllable: “Aum”. Since “Aum” is related to the beginning of the universe, Hindus consider it as the most sacred syllable with which Vedic mantras commence.
Divine Chants of India is a unique compilation of some of the most powerful divine Vedic hymns musically woven in Indian classical raags, sung by Hariharan, Anup Jalota, Shania Mahadevan and Devaki Pandit. Chanting of Vedic hymns and mantras in composite lyric, combined with the sound of music, create divine vibrations. Just as ‘Meerabai’ and ‘Radhika’ represent the ‘lyrics of poetry’ and ‘rhythm of music’ respectively, the delight of Vedic hymns in different ‘raags’ create grandeur of divine chants and enchanting devotional songs. These timeless compositions bring us entrancing recitations of Vedic hymns and shlokas that will not only delight the connoisseur but equally, and more importantly, resonate with the younger generation.
This Music CD carries following Tracks:
1.Genesh Mahamantra
SHANKAR MAHADEVAN
2.Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare
HARIHARAN
3.Gayatri Mantra
CHORUS
4.Jay Radha Raman Hari Bol
ANVP JALOTA
5.Supreme Chants
DEVAKI PANDIT AND CHORUS
6.Shriman Narayan
HARIHARAN
7.Universal Chants
CHORUS
8.Maha Mrityunjay Mantra
SHANKAR MAHADEVAN