Talvin Singh - producer, DJ, arranger and tabla wizard - presents his 1st solo effort for Island. Talvin's compilation Anokha: Soundz of the Asian Underground reflects the diverse talents that appear at his London club; the release inspired much positive press, including a 3 1/2 star review in Rolling Stone. On OK, Singh fuses traditional Asian instrumentation with "bhangra beats," spearheading the techno/Asian fusion revolution dubbed "tabla-tronics." 1st single: "Traveller."
E**N
Five Stars
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J**E
Can't understand the equivocal reviews
This arrived yesterday and I'd played it through five times by the end of the day, the last time at three in the morning, where I just dozed and allowed myself total immersion. I buy a lot of music so it's relatively rare these days that an album hits me between the eyes and lights me up on first hearing, but this one did.I can only presume the negative reviews are from folks who were expecting a particular type of music rather than a syncretic work of huge scope and originality.I've owned Talvin's Ha for several years and which I've liked and thought was 'OK'. Having got it down and given it some further listening recently I found that this time it was actually getting under my skin, so I ordered this. This has all the vibrant percussion layers of Ha but it also has somewhat more melodic content as well, including beautiful strings, Bollywood choirs, sitars, sarangis and loads more beside. The best description that comes to mind is the Orb, at their classic best, meets Shakti. Pure delight.
P**P
I love Talvin Singh's recent work and have wanted this earlier ...
I love Talvin Singh's recent work and have wanted this earlier album for a long time ... I love the sounds he creates ... not just for the knowledgeable and informed few ... his influence can be seen throughout the contemporary western music scene from Madonna and Bjork to Massive Attack and it's about time more people knew about the music he makes.
B**L
WONDERFULLY EXECUTED SOUNDS
WONDERFULLY EXECUTED SOUNDS. This has a unique edgy often tempo driven Asian sound that sounds like nothing else. I am a big fan and I also recommend grabbing this album for the reasons that Talvin uses experimental production fused with the most delicious ethnic music which works so well. I only have 2 of his albums so far and I can also highly recommend the album entitled 'Ha' by Talvin. If you are looking for other artists similar then look for Nitin Sawney also. Another great experimental producer who has created many wonderful albums.
T**N
Wondrous soundscapes
Steaming sultry jungle expedition densely inhabited by cacophony of beautiful sounds "the world is sound".Vivid exploration of worldly sounds taking you to exotic destinations and beyond.The vocals,violins,flutes,bass/guitars,orchestral and Asian instruments mix absolutely ingenious.Music to cleanse and expand your mind.
C**E
Four Stars
Good
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