Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0801898005524
Label: Spirit Voyage Music
Manufacturer: Spirit Voyage Music
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Spirit Voyage Music
Release Date: 2004-10-01
Studio: Spirit Voyage Music

This is Snatam Kaur’s latest release and it is a joy to behold. Snatam has woven a magnificent tapestry of Gurmukhi, English, violin, guitar and flute and produced an album that is both spiritually moving and foot tapping at the same time.

Like every Kundalini Yoga class, the album begins with the chant Ong Namo and unfolds with Snatam's flawless voice dancing over gentle flute, Indian violin, nylon string guitar and subtle keyboard. She weaves in devotional English lyrics such that one experiences the essence of the Gurmukhi chant with simple clarity.

With deeply-moving music composed jointly by Thomas Barquee and Snatam Kaur, the second track, Ray Man, seduces listeners into a state of sublime meditation. The lyrics translate to "Oh my mind, practice yoga in this way."

The third track, Hari Har, is the liveliest song Snatam has ever recorded. A fast-paced, drum-filled mantra that gets you up on your feet, this track introduces us to a much stronger side of Snatam's vocals.

The next track, a simple and beautiful version of the healing meditation Ra Ma Da Sa, is accompanied by slow and soft classical guitar and keyboards with the flavor of a lazy river, gently flowing by on a summer afternoon.

The final two tracks reveal the true cross-over nature of this album. Both in English, they are two songs very near to Snatam's heart. The first, By Thy Grace, has been a favorite at her live performances over the last year. This track sheds light on the title of the album, opening with the line "It is by the Grace that I sing Your Holy Name." Closing with an original composition of the Irish blessing, May the Long Time Sun Shine Upon You … a sweet and grace-filled farewell prayer.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Crystal Voice!
Comment: Grace

This is such a wonderful CD! I have been listening to it every morning as I work and her beautiful voice eases me into the swing of things! My favorite track is "By Thy Grace" where she merges Country, Sacred, Acoustic, Gospel, and Chanting into a rich flowing musical prayer! Viva!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Beautiful and Blissful
Comment: This CD is so beautiful, and transports me to a blissful place...the music is so soothing and her voice is really beautiful and smooth. Not much else to say- it's just wonderful!!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Voice of an Angel
Comment: Snatam Kaur has the most angelic voice I have ever heard!
What prompted me to buy this CD was a yoga teacher who played a song from this album at the conclusion of a yoga class. I was so taken by the purity of her voice that I HAD to have it for my own yoga classes. It is wonderful background and meditation music. I'm glad I bought it.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Amazing Grace
Comment: Snatum Kaur's voice is hauntingly beautiful, and this CD is divine from the first note to the last. If you are a student of yoga, you may recognize some of the songs from your yoga classes. It's great for yoga, journaling, contemplation, meditation or just being.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Soothing to the spirit
Comment: After hearing part of this at a Yogi class I had to have it and was not disappointed. Ms Kaur has a pure voice that is well used on each track. I listen to it while out walking, it fits well with nature.

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