Music I like

Song: Govinda
Year: 1996
Band: Kula Shaker
Album: K
Lyrics: Govinda

Summary: Govinda belongs to the genre of Raga Rock and that defines the sound of the song to a great extent. After George Harrison, perhaps kula shaker is the only band to produce such a track.

My Take: One of the best fusion tracks I have heard till date. Oriental, spiritual and mystic vocals paint a picture wonderfully soothing and relaxing. Ethnic lyrics elegantly blended with rock sounds, give the song an amazing aura and volume, compelling you to test your sound system's limit.
The usage of peacock's sound in the beginning, alaap in the later half of the song and tabla in different sections are amazing improvisations.


Song: Namami nanda
Year: 1999
Band: Kula Shaker
Album: Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts
Lyrics: Namami Nanda

Summary: A soulful Sanskrit song. I don't know the meaning of the song yet.

My Take: Very few songs can give you a state of bliss; eyelids close automatically, a smile on the face appears instantly and you feel enchanted. Again the magical usage of alaap and sound of birds along with flute and traditional Indian instruments, makes this song one of my favourites.


Song: Radhe Radhe
Year: 1999
Band: Kula Shaker
Album: Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts
Lyrics: Radhe Radhe

Summary: The famous Radhe Radhe chant with guitar riffs and drums.

My Take: The song starts as a typical bhajan, but wait for a minute and let electronica and drums join in, because with them the experience gets a new high. Its not soothing or surreal like the other songs I mentioned but deserves a listen for its uniqueness.