How can I explain the music of Chakram? For those of you who are familiar with kirtan or bhajan, the sacred singing of India with simple musical accompaniment, I would say that Chakram offers you much that you would like. There is Sanskrit and there is a little Bengali, a derivative of Sanskrit. But the instrumentation is completely fresh and the rhythms sometimes surprising. The choice of instruments ranges from India to the Middle East and northern Africa through to European orchestral.
Those who may have listened to new age music and liked it may also find something of worth, but this is music to be provoked by, not necessarily a soundscape to relax to. It will demand a little more attention and thought, but you’ll find yourself taken on a rewarding journey to new secret places.
The composer and the producer collaborate regularly on film and television soundtracks and the combination of lush, evocative sounds and ancient chants have created something new.
Spiritually uplifting and filled with protective mantras, Chakram has something for the yoga practitioner, the meditator, and the world music enthusiast. I hope you will enjoy it and share it with your friends.
Soundbytes are now on Soundcloud. Chakram will not be available on iTunes for about three months, CD only.
