Search - Deepak Ram :: Flute For Thought

A fusion album with a soul

A.S. | Big Stone Gap VA USA | 01/07/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"About one and a half years ago I heard the seventh track of this album, `A night in Lenasia' - based on Raag Hamsadhwani played as the song for the first dance for the bride-and-groom at a friend's wedding. I presumed the artist to be Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia but as it turned out, the artist was his disciple Deepak Ram. All I could get from the DJ was the name of the album that day but I could not find the album in USA -conventionally or through Internet - till now. When I saw the album listed on Amazon, I was quick to order it and I was not disappointed. Deepak Ram has created an album worthy of his teacher. Blending of East-West Music in not new. It is the genuine understanding of Indian music, the depth, the serenity captured in this album that makes it unique. The tracks are quite short - averaging 4-5 minutes each. Many are based on classical raags - one in Darbri, is especially pensive. There are tracks recorded as tributes to Ram's Mother, father and teacher accompanied with short and simple but very sweet personal notes. All in all in its 42 minutes duration the album puts you in a very pleasant serene state of mind. One wonders if we sould start awaiting a full leangth raag recital from Deepak Ram."

Rich, haunting, and sometimes lonely sounds of Bansuri flute

A.S. | 08/14/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The rich, haunting and sometimes lonely sounds of the Bansuri flute weave in and out of this amazing CD. A mixture of ancient Indian melodies and odd time signatures, I found this CD one I wanted to hear again and again. Each time I do, I hear something that I haven't heard before, but that is strangely familiar. Maybe from another lifetime? See for yourself...this CD is beautiful."

Haunting Bamboo Flute at its Best

Jaqui Daya | South Africa | 01/08/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a superb rendition of the bamboo flute in fusion mode. Deepak allows you to explore many boundaries adding immense pleasure to the listener."