Search - Kartik Seshadri, Arup Chaterjee :: Illuminations

Illuminating indeed.

Brian E | Central Indiana, USA | 04/06/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Last year, my friend and I were fortunate to see Kartik Seshadri perform live at my school, the University of Kentucky. I knew nothing about Kartik, and little more about classical Indian musict before the concert. I sat spellbound throughout the performance; it was simply an eye-opening and enlightening experience. Exiting the concert, we saw they were selling Illuminations and Guruvandhana, so my friend and I each bought both.Looking back, I would have to say that was one of the better CD-purchasing decisions of my life. The meditative beauty and rhythmic elegance of the music on this album is simply wonderful. It's next to impossible not to close your eyes and sway to the rhythm, and get lost in the depths of the soundscapes. The technical side of my music appreciation is also thankful for the excellent recording quality, with little noticable background noise and great tone.If you enjoy classical Indian music at all, then buy this album and Guruvandhana, and you'll love it even more."

Illuminations

Penelope Custer | New York | 08/12/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Kartik Seshadri's Illuminations is both spiritually radiant, yet divinely human. It's resonates with vitality. The passion expressed in this music transforms the heart of the listener; its power and grace transcends life."