Album Notes

Hariprasad Chaurasia: nada - Live in Jerusalem

Hriprasad Chaurasia is without any doubt the greatest living master of the North Indian bamboo flute - the Bansuri - and one of India\'s most important musicians.
The flute served through history as a folk instrument and only recently developrd into a classical instrument. Hariprasd Chaurasia, a rare combination of clasical discipline and modern innovation, significantly expands the possibilities of expression on the Bansuri flute. He developed a unique sound and style of playing that, combined with astonishing virtuosity, have become a model for imitation and admiration both in India and throughout the world. To listen to Chaurasia is pure meditation, like hearing the soundless sound, the music of silence.
This recording documents two unforgettable performances in Jerusalem.
NADA - THE SOUND BY MEANS OF WHICH THE GOD BRAHMA CREATED THE WORLD. IN HINDU MIYTHOLOGY IT IS SAID \"NADA BRAHMA\" (SOUND IS GOD)

Mandala: Night queen

Welcome to a new listening adventure, a dance between nature and spirit, tradition and future, silence and motion. Mandala is an acoustic performance based on experimental and healing sounds, using overtone voice and ancient string instruments from Europe,the Middle East and Asia. The unique vocals of world-class overtone singers Gerard Fankhauser and Shir Sofer make listening to this authentic music an experience to remember.
Sheer Sofer is from Israel and is a master of a fascinating collection of ethnic and experimental instruments that he uses for workshops, soundtracks, storytelling, children shows and treatments.
Gerhard Fankhauser is from Austria and has a life-time vocation for healing music. He performs both solo and with various groups in Europe and Israel. Fankhauser is a pioner of a contemporary holistic and mystical approch to music.
Instruments used in this recording:
Santur - Persian Dulcimer
Zheng - Chinese Harp
Yayli Tanbur - Turkish bowed instrument
Esraj - Ancient Indian bowed instrument
Singing Bowls from Tibet & Morocco
Fantasya - Chinese Flute
Overtone voices
Monochord - Ancient Europian overtone instrument
Lauta - Spenish Lute
Oud - Turkish Lute
Guest artist: Erez Mounk - Tabla, Udu & additional percussion instruments
\"Shir learned to sing overtones in Mongolia and I connected to them through my studies of pytagoras and musical mysticism. in our concerts and workshops we give an actual experience of the healing power of this music, teach overtone singing and to work with singing bowls and gongs. Our musical cooperation and friendship has brought a lot of joy, laughter and creative spirit into our lives and we hope sharing this recording with us will open more souls to the graces of listening, harmony and peace\" Gerhard Fankhauser

Buraq, by Sheer Sofer

This solo album by Sheer Sofer is a deep and exciting meditative journey of body and soul. Ancient string instruments from different cultures combined with overtone singing and sensitive electronic music, to create a powerfullistening experience.
This album could also be your perfect choice for meditation, yoga, massage or healing.

Sheer Sofer is also the creator of the cd Mandala (available on this site)

Sheer Sofer -
Persian Santur,Esraj, Sarod, Sitar, Gongs, Singing bowls, Bells, Kalimba, Guzheng, Kashmiri Rabab, Tampuras, Birds Whistles, Swarmandal, Hose, Overtone singigng.

Guests:
Kunesch Dirk - Trumpet
Ruth Verano - Vocal

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