Tuesday, January 16, 2007

DJ Cheb i Sabbah - Krishna Lila

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheb_i_Sabbah



In short, DJ Cheb is a musical genius. With his latest release, Krisha Lila, DJ Cheb opens up a whole new dimension of acoustic experience. "Anjali" (track 4) is a flowery Hindu aria that bridges generations as it seemlessly progresses into trippy Eastern lounge techno with hints of moody Parisian accordians. "Tum Bin Shvam" (track 7) offers amazing sitar work that captures the musical soul of the East. It's all enlightened fare to say the least. If a steely sitar and fluttered wailing may not yet be to your liking, give it a chance, it might just open up a whole new appreciation for an entirely different paradigm of music. A-

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