This CD has a mellow, spiritual feel to it, overall. As Ravi is Hindu, there are references to that belief system. Track 7: Life With You, however, is the best example of a successful long-term loving relationship, I've ever heard. It captures the sense of the onesess of a good marriage. I'd pay $17. for that song alone.

Anybody living in the San Francisco Bay Area and listening to KGO Newstalk 810am will recognize the name R.J. Peruman. Newsman on the beat, and it would now appear that he also has a beat going in his head as well. In Early 2005 R.J. did an interview with the famous Ravi Shankar where we all learned that he was named after the legendary Indian musician... We also learned that he kissed Ravi Shankar's feet as a sign of respect... I'm wondering if I tried to do that when I met Graham Nash if security wouldn't have hauled me away...? So, anybody that can kiss a famous man's feet and walk away without restraints has my respect as well! So when I learned that he released his debut CD I just had to listen. Here is my two word reviews of the thirteen songs on Riding The Wheel by Ravi Peruman:------------- In A Minor Dream: Cool effects even if it is a bit cliché. -------------Little Voices: Mellow ballad with some cool spacey harmonies. -------------The Price Of Love: Nice, strong guitar work! -------------Made Of Sand: I liked the graphic metaphors. -------------Something To Say: Nice ideas but vocals need something... -------------Life With You: Strongest vocals. Ravi lets loose. -------------Mutual Love: Strong guitars and a strong Justin Hayward influence. -------------At Eventide: Cool song! Should have been the first song. -------------Circlespeak: Nice poem and thought provoking philosophical ideas. -------------Riding The Wheel: Cool guitar work and unexpected changes, just like life. -------------The Start: A nice ending to a cool CD!