The River Ganges plays an integral role in India s everyday culture and spirituality. This watery ribbon feeds the land and cleanses the souls of millions on its winding journey from the Himalayas to the sea. Inspired by ... more »the legendary river s mythic power, world travelers and long-time collaborators Prem Joshua and Manish Vyas, east-west alchemists of the highest order, invite you to take a trip down your inner Ganges. Imbued with rich images of the East, Water Down The Ganges flows languidly from lush meditative ambience into rhythmic celebration of the great river of life. Disciples of some of India s most respected master musicians, Joshua and Manish present this masterfully crafted recording, a perfect balance between acoustic clarity and electronic boldness. Just as one never stands in the same river twice, Water Down The Ganges offers a refreshingly new experience with each listen.« less
The River Ganges plays an integral role in India s everyday culture and spirituality. This watery ribbon feeds the land and cleanses the souls of millions on its winding journey from the Himalayas to the sea. Inspired by the legendary river s mythic power, world travelers and long-time collaborators Prem Joshua and Manish Vyas, east-west alchemists of the highest order, invite you to take a trip down your inner Ganges. Imbued with rich images of the East, Water Down The Ganges flows languidly from lush meditative ambience into rhythmic celebration of the great river of life. Disciples of some of India s most respected master musicians, Joshua and Manish present this masterfully crafted recording, a perfect balance between acoustic clarity and electronic boldness. Just as one never stands in the same river twice, Water Down The Ganges offers a refreshingly new experience with each listen.
"Namas te Prem and Manish!!These two have created another great cd to practice yoga to. It has a modern upbeat that meshes great with vinyasa flow, then mellows to beautiful instrmental for seated poses and savasana.It flows as a yogic journey like the title of the album implies.I highly recommend this if you have a modern ear and a classical practice.Om ah hum"
LOVE THIS CD
IVB | Nor-Cal | 05/16/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"excellent work! this is a great loungey/mellow/trancey cd. it was given to me as a gift ~5 years ago and we still love it! highly recommend it, great fusion of indian & jazz."
Very uplifting CD
Aeneas | 10/30/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"One of those CD's that are very uplifting and energetic. Beautiful instrumentals with a nice Indian influence to it. To be recommended!"
Indian Waterworld
Amaranth | Northern California | 04/21/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Water down the Ganges" is a masterful collaboration with multi-instrumentalists Prem Joshua and Manish Vyas. It's a dreamlike journey down India's sacred river. The music washes over you. It's the sonic equivalent to a bath.
The opening track is a long,trancey meditation. The sounds of water plunges the listener into a gentle soundscape. "Habibi",the Arabic word for "beloved",is an Arabic/Indian sounding love song. "Ferryman's Tale" is enchanting,intricately woven. "Moon Song" and "Ganga Puja" are devotional, reflective songs.
"Water down the Ganges" is a perfect aquatic meditation. It's a fitting companion for Anoushka Shankar and Karsh Kale's "Breathing Under Water." Let the music wash over you...."