Samaya Chakra: A Circle of Time (Kala Chakra II)

Description

1. Silent Lake

This song was spontaneously born, during a jam session filled with good vibes and inspiration, at the Dreams Studio, where the Ram Jam Band was born that very day. The Esraj of Suraj Nepal (Namaste, Guru!) and the Flute of Binod Katuwal inspires and challenge each other, till the final fly.

2. Flowers
A delicate moment with all the magic of sitar, sarangi and flute, played by top Nepali artists, reaching moments of deep inner space

3. Dear Old Friend
We all have sometimes some moment of nostalgic remembering, that can brings like a sweet sadness, but at the same time a deep love for the preciousness of this life.

4. That Simple Way
A simple composition, born between Elba Island (Italy), and Kathmandu, kind of lounge atmosphere.

5. Polorum
This composition is inspired by Italian Renaissance music, and some Italian artists gave to me in order to add more eastern flavor’s, so this is another bridge, who has been made possible by the common love for music and simple harmonies.

6. In The Evening
By creating an atmosphere without too many reference’s point is possible to experience inner space too, and this is the way this song should be listened.

7. Lotus Hands
A delicate and romantic theme of the Indian classical tradition, here elaborated in a more western like style of Esraj

8. A Night In Kathmandu
Another moment of total blending of sitar And guitar, like a common journey in an open music field.

9. Rising The Sun of Harmony
The deeply inspired intro of the saxophone brings us into a new dimension, while all the other instrument are waiting to starting for a speed and powerful journey, till the final orchestral race.

10. Esrajca N.1
This final song was borne as a simple and delicate springtime theme, but then star to “pretend” more and more life, still become sort of orchestral sound, with traces of symphonic music.

Musicians
1. Dhrubesh Chandra regmi & Johnny Sitar: Sitar
2. Shyam Nepali: Sarangi
3. Joe Brotto: Guitar, Keyboards, Esraj
4. Binod Katuwa & Umesh Pandit: Flute
5. Suraj Nepali: Esraj
6. Pramod Upadhaya & Manoj Guatam: Tabla
7. Ram Mandelkorn: Mandolin
8. Andrea Potami: Santoor
9. Kichaa Man Chitrakar: Piano, effects & other instruments

Recorded at Dreams Studio, Kathmandu/ Chicken Studio, Elba Island, Italy
Mixed and Masterd By Kichaa Man Chitrakar
Cover Concept & Design by www.mindworksme.com
Produced By Sanjay Kumar Rauniyar