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The Space Between — CD hardcopy
‘The Space Between’ is Kashi Kollective’s debut independent release from 2008. The album is a collection of mellow and upbeat compositions that are strung together with soundscapes.
Track List:
- Daylight
- Flight
- Raga Esperando
- Raga Primavera
- Sun Filled Face
- Raga Raindrop
- The Space Between
- Crescent in the Sky
- NDE
Kashi Kollective get their name from the holy city of Banaras in India, which originally was known as Kashi, Sanskrit for Illuminated. The city is an incredible mixture of rich and poor, old and young, and happens to be the spiritual mecca for Hindus. It also has a rich history of making music, and many of the finest musicians of our time hail from this city. When the traveler lands on the banks of the Ganges, often they are lured to take a boat ride along its shores in a rowboat, an experience one will never forget as you pass temples, ashrams, ancient fortresses and endless bathers and pilgrims.
Between these songs are soundscapes of this magical journey, from the oars hitting the water, the birdsong and the sadhus chanting their mantras, you can experience this journey as well.
The Dalai Lama is included three times providing some very insightful messages, and children recite an old Cree Indian prophecy. As well, the first day cries of Kashi, the son of Stephen Bellm can be heard on ‘Crescent in the Sky.’
The album is composed by Stephen Bellm, who performs on piano, guitar and tabla. It is laced with beautiful performances from David Mages on flute and sax, as well as numerous vocalists and other instrumentalists.
This is a must have World Fusion Album that will brighten your day and bring peace and happiness. Enjoy!
Shadow and Light — CD hardcopy
Shadow and Light now released September 8 2010
‘Shadow and Light’ is Kashi Kollective’s second album released in 2010 by NineWells Music International Record Label. The album is produced by John Rawsthorne. The compositions on this album are specifically designed for Chakra healing, relaxation, guided meditation and holistic practices.
Track list:
- Secret Garden
- Aqua Blue
- Falling Leaves
- Dreaming in Color
- Dos Caminos
- Jaya’s Tears
- Midnight
- Light of Tayo
- Here and Now
- Narmada Moonrise
- Flores de la Luna
Kashi Kollective were proud to work with NineWells, as well as being introduced and collaborating with one of India’s finest musicians, Rajendra Teredesai, a premier Bansuri player from Pune India.
The album is a clean representation of Indian fusion, utilizing the sounds of the tanpura, a classical Indian instrument, the background drone that is a strong foundation for all classical music. With solid tabla rhythms and arrangements that represent Indian ragas performed on piano, the album is a cohesive collection of beautiful sounds.
There is an even balance of performances from David Mages on Hulusi, the Chinese folk reed instrument, Saxophone and silver Flute, and Rajendra Teredesai’s heavenly Bansuri playing.
Kari Field joins the group again and produces a great performance on ‘Dreaming in Color’, another Alap based song.
The album aims at bringing these diverse instruments together as one into a seamless journey through the shadows and into the light.
1. Daylight
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Daylight the opening track with children’s laughter and the beautiful drifting flute playing from David Mages.
2. Flight
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Flight the most popular track on the album performed strictly by Stephen Bellm. Piano and guitar fly away with tabla.
3. Raga Esperando
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Raga Esperando. Introducing the crystal clear Sitar performance of Kari Field, accompanied by light piano and percussion.
4. Raga Primavera
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Raga Primavera a rich composition in 7 beat with everything that Kashi Kollective can bring to the table, including the vocals of Katherine Mages, Kim Henry and soloist David Mages.
5. Sun Filled Face
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Sun Filled Face a spectacular blend of piano, guitar and tabla that will make the sun come out!
6. Raga Raindrop
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Raga Raindrop an upbeat composition with special guests Angharad McGreevey on clarinet and Matt Kent on violin.
7. The Space Between
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The Space Between the title track is a Sitar composition performed by Kari Field based on Alap, a rhythm less segue that helps the listener truly and deeply relax and travel to another dimension.
8. Crescent in the Sky
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Crescent in the Sky the birth song, composed on a hot summer evening days before the birth of Kashi Sol, the son of the composer.
9. NDE
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NDE literally meaning Near Death Experience, this song helps one take perspective of their life with the help of vocalist Lucidia and the combination of piano sounds.
1. Secret Garden
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Secret Garden the first track introduces the haunting melodies of the Hulusi, performed by David Mages, blending with piano and tabla.
2. Aqua Blue
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Aqua Blue introduces the maestro himself, Rajendra Teredesai with the percussion work of Rafael Tejada.
3. Falling Leaves
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Falling Leaves is a composition performed strictly by Stephen Bellm, an upbeat autumnal piece that combines the piano, guitar and tabla.
4. Dreaming in Color
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Dreaming in Color is a meditative track merging the Sitar and Bansuri with light piano.
5. Dos Caminos
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Dos Caminos is an upbeat Indian Raga based composition with the playful interludes of soprano Sax by David Mages and piano.
6. Jaya’s Tears
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Jaya’s Tears is a western based song, utilizing violin, silver flute and strings with a thought provoking piano melody. Inspired by those moments when a child cries!
7. Midnight
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Midnight is the second Hulusi performance by David Mages,a magical starry middle of the night anthem.
8. Light of Tayo
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Light of Tayo is a special effects delight in TinTal, a classical Indian rhythm.
9. Here and Now
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Here and Now is a soprano sax and piano duet meant for delivering you into the present moment.
10. Narmada Moonrise
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Narmada Moonrise is another crystal performance by Rajendra Teredesai on Bansuri, named after a full moon rising over the sacred river in India.
11. Flores de la Luna
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Flores de la Luna, or Moon Flowers, is a playful composition of mirroring piano and sax in an upbeat tempo, to complete the journey from Shadow to Light!
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