SANJAY MISHRA WITH SPECIAL GUEST JERRY GARCIA
''BLUE INCANTATION''
SEPTEMBER 15 1995
46:57
1. My Meditation/4:07
2. Monsoon /Sanjay Mishra with Jerry Garcia/3:00
3. For Julia/6:24
4. Allegro/4:09
5. Clouds (To Jerry Garcia) /Sanjay Mishra with Jerry Garcia/7:33
6. Passage Into Dawn/7:22
7. Self Portrait/2:31
8. Bach In Time/4:11
9. Nocturne / Evening Chant /Sanjay Mishra with Jerry Garcia/4:08
10. Before Summer Rain/3:32
Samir Chatterjee /Percussion, Tabla
Jerry Garcia /Guitar
Sanjay Mishra /Arranger, Composer, Guitar, MIDI Programming, Producer, Solo Instrumental
George Thomas /Bass
John Wubbenhorst /Flute
Steve Zerlin /Bass
REVIEW
by Bret Love
Not only did the late Jerry Garcia like Indian guitarist Sanjay Mishra's work so much that he released Blue Incantation through the Grateful Dead's merchandising company, but he even graced three of the album's tracks with his distinctive guitar work, making this one of his last performances before his death. But the Garcia connection aside, this disc is worth a listen on the strength of Mishra's nimble guitar work and smooth compositions alone. His dexterity is well-met by Samir Chatterjee's gifted approach to tabla, marrying complex rhythmic structures with pastoral melodies to create an Indian-folk fusion that's remarkably accessible. On tracks like "Monsoon" and "Clouds," Garcia's blues-based guitar is worked into the mix, exploring atmospheric planes perfect for meditation or relaxation, while "Bach In Time" finds Mishra exhibiting a remarkable knowledge of Western classical music. But the album's most effective track is the hypnotically sensual "Passage Into Dawn," which uses the passionate vocals of Sanghamitra Chatterjee to great effect. A gorgeous record that updates the rich traditions of Indian Classical music by placing them in a modern context.
BIOGRAPHY
by John Bush
A native of Calcutta, India, Sanjay Mishra mixes instrumentation from both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere with modern rhythms. He has released several albums; Blue Incantation includes the guitar services of longtime fan Jerry Garcia. Crossing followed in 1997.
''BLUE INCANTATION''
SEPTEMBER 15 1995
46:57
1. My Meditation/4:07
2. Monsoon /Sanjay Mishra with Jerry Garcia/3:00
3. For Julia/6:24
4. Allegro/4:09
5. Clouds (To Jerry Garcia) /Sanjay Mishra with Jerry Garcia/7:33
6. Passage Into Dawn/7:22
7. Self Portrait/2:31
8. Bach In Time/4:11
9. Nocturne / Evening Chant /Sanjay Mishra with Jerry Garcia/4:08
10. Before Summer Rain/3:32
Samir Chatterjee /Percussion, Tabla
Jerry Garcia /Guitar
Sanjay Mishra /Arranger, Composer, Guitar, MIDI Programming, Producer, Solo Instrumental
George Thomas /Bass
John Wubbenhorst /Flute
Steve Zerlin /Bass
REVIEW
by Bret Love
Not only did the late Jerry Garcia like Indian guitarist Sanjay Mishra's work so much that he released Blue Incantation through the Grateful Dead's merchandising company, but he even graced three of the album's tracks with his distinctive guitar work, making this one of his last performances before his death. But the Garcia connection aside, this disc is worth a listen on the strength of Mishra's nimble guitar work and smooth compositions alone. His dexterity is well-met by Samir Chatterjee's gifted approach to tabla, marrying complex rhythmic structures with pastoral melodies to create an Indian-folk fusion that's remarkably accessible. On tracks like "Monsoon" and "Clouds," Garcia's blues-based guitar is worked into the mix, exploring atmospheric planes perfect for meditation or relaxation, while "Bach In Time" finds Mishra exhibiting a remarkable knowledge of Western classical music. But the album's most effective track is the hypnotically sensual "Passage Into Dawn," which uses the passionate vocals of Sanghamitra Chatterjee to great effect. A gorgeous record that updates the rich traditions of Indian Classical music by placing them in a modern context.
BIOGRAPHY
by John Bush
A native of Calcutta, India, Sanjay Mishra mixes instrumentation from both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere with modern rhythms. He has released several albums; Blue Incantation includes the guitar services of longtime fan Jerry Garcia. Crossing followed in 1997.
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