Gurunam Singh Release Date: June 2008 Format: CD\'S ISBN: CDS1890
Gurunam Singh's debut album will flow through you with such warmth and fullness, you will feel deeply comforted by its rich textures, talented instrumentation, and the deep, fluid timber of Gurunam's voice.
These chants are sure to quickly become your favourites! The music evokes Americana sensibilities woven together with traditional Indian instruments, creating a warmth of sound that is inviting and entrancing. Producer Hans Christian expertly fused the sounds of harmonium, bass, cello, sarod, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards, dumbek, tablas, djun djun drum and frame drum.
Gurunam has harnessed the musical devotion that has built in his music over the last 15 years. You will hear flavours of Krishna Das and James Taylor in the deep, smooth textures of Gurunam's voice. His compositions were written in the framework of his yogic lifestyle and are ideal to chant along with.
Each track has a unique flavour, and yet they seamlessly flow from one to another to create an album that is great for yoga or meditation. This album also makes you want to jump in your car, turn up the volume, and find a long country road to drive peacefully down.
On the track Dukh Par Har, you will hear an amazing call and response between Yogi Bhajan and Gurunam. Yogi Bhajan's chant was taken from a lecture he gave to his students and his voice was mixed in with this composition to stunning effect.
?This album was my first real introduction to Kundalini Yoga music. It drew me in, and I have not been able to stop listening to it, and now looking further into the practice of Kundalini Yoga.? ? Daniel Bolton.
?Pavan Pavan is my favourite. I use this CD while I drive my carpools!? ?Siri Krishna Kaur Khalsa.
?We listened to this album on this whole tour ? it's so fun and uplifting. When the going got tough, it felt like Gurunam was with us on tour saying 'Come on guys, keep up, be strong'.? ? Snatam Kaur.
