Shanti Guitar, by Stevin McNamara

Shanti Guitar

by Stevin McNamara

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Digital Album

Immediate download of 17-track album in your choice of MP3 320, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire.

"Music is much more than notes produced on an instrument. Every note should live and breathe with a connection to the Soul. Drawing from the infinite tradition of raga, as well as that of blues and those South African sounds of my youth, I have found a way to express my experience in a way that I hope will leave you feeling soothed, healed, uplifted and at peace with one's self and the world. Because that's the feeling I get from playing it."
Namaste, Siyabonga and Peace,
Stevin McNamara
Ashland, Oregon
January 2012

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1.	Anam (Part 1 - Alap) 03:06		download
2.	Anam (Part 2 - Gat) 06:31		download
3.	Moon Magic (Chandra) (Part 1 - Alap) 05:08		download
4.	Moon Magic (Chandra) (Part 2 - Gat) 12:03		download
5.	Song of the Sun (Part 1 - Alap) 02:57		download
6.	Song of the Sun (Part 2 - Gat) 06:22	info	download
7.	Doorway to Eternity (Part 1 - Alap) 02:58		download
8.	Doorway to Eternity (Part 2 - Gat) 09:55		download
9.	Bittersweet (Part 1 - Alap) 06:29		download
10.	Bittersweet (Part 2 - Gat) 11:42		download
11.	Journey to the Crystal Mountain (Part 1 - Alap) 04:25		download
12.	Journey to the Crystal Mountain (Part 2 - Gat) 08:15		download
13.	Close To Home (digital bonus) 06:53		download
14.	Lalita (digital bonus) 05:13		download
15.	Bonita (digital bonus) 02:07		download
16.	Into the Moment (digital bonus) 02:30		download
17.	Song of the Sun (reprise) (digital bonus) 05:11		download

about

Most of the pieces on Shanti Guitar are based on the concept of Raga, a traditional form of Indian music that has been in existence for centuries. It's important to note that these pieces are not traditional North Indian Classical music. Rather, they were borne from a personal musical style developed over many years - a style that is heavily influenced by this music.

The word Raga itself means “that which colors the mind." It is not only a scale or some fixed sequence of notes; it is considered a living musical entity (like a God or Goddess). The ancient Vedic yogis discovered that ragas have certain harmonious or antagonistic effects depending on when they are played. When correctly performed -- at the appropriate time of day or season of the year -- a spiritual connection between Raga and musician occurs, thus creating a "sound manifestation" between artist and audience. It is an experience that is literally out of this world.

credits

released 13 March 2012
Released by White Swan Records
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Composed, Arranged and Produced, by Stevin McNamara (yogitar.com)
Recorded by Stevin McNamara at the Sounds True Studios, Louisville, Colorado, and

Crystal Mountain Studio, Ashland, Oregon
Mixed and Mastered by Stevin McNamara at Crystal Mountain Studio
Management : Bernie Walters/OM Planet Music Management (indianledgerecords.com/management / facebook.com/OmPlanet))
Cover art & graphic design : Daniela Boifava - visiongate.com
Photography : Ginger Ravencroft - truthcaptured.com

Musicians:

Stevin McNamara Nylon-string Guitar, Sitar, Percussion
Jeff Grove Frame Drum, Dumbek, Madal, Udu, Djembe, Cymbals, Egg, Brushed Carpet, Block
Mark McCoin Clay Urn, Gourd, Shakers, Bells
Jeffrey Rodgers Tabla
Aurilia Roze Violin
Aram Ram Tamboura and Good Vibes