Shanti Guitar, by Stevin McNamara

Shanti Guitar

by Stevin McNamara

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

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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.

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released March 13, 2012

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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

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