Metaphor

Ravi Shankar - The Sounds of India (1968)
Indian Classic /Instrumental/Sitar | MP3 | CBR 192 kbps | 00:53:41 | 74 MB

This 1960s classic is a perfect introduction not only to Ravi Shankar's brilliant work on the sitar, but also to classical Indian music in general. Shankar offers brief, informative explanations of Indian ragas, scales, rhythms, song structures, and time signatures to set the stage for each spiritual piece he, Chatur Lal (tabla), and N.C. Mullick (tamboura) perform. Though Western listeners may not be able intellectually to pinpoint the subtle purposes of the various ragas' rhythms and movements, unconsciously listeners will feel them vividly. For instance, the plodding tension created by the 2/3/2/3 rhythm in "Máru-Bihág" well reflects the raga's poetic metaphor of separated, longing lovers. The loose, playful improvisation on "Sindhi-Bhairavi" mirrors the passionate romance of lovers. Overall, classical Indian music is diverse and complex, but The Sounds of India simplifies it beautifully for those interested in exploring it and its greatest ambassador.

The Suburbs Deluxe Edition is available with two new songs and a film directed by Spike Jonze. The Suburbs reissue will include new tracks Speaking In Tongues and Culture War. The package includes Scenes From The Suburbs, a 30min short film inspired by The Suburbs album. Directed by Spike Jonze and co-written by Jonze, Will Butler and Win Butler. CD: The Suburbs album, plus a new extended version of album track Wasted Hours and 2x bonus new tracks Speaking In Tongues and Culture War; and a 76 page booklet.

A coherent, innovative collection of avant-garde music and sonic pieces created over the past few years, its essence is calm mindfulness, of simply listening with minimal analysis, hearing sound as sound, musical sound...Carl's (b. 1954) very fine album is a musical metaphor for Buddhist meditation; it provides an appreciation of the Japanese ethos and art.

Featuring the leading blues man of his time Buddy Guy, the highly regarded gospel tinged Rootsy blues of The Holmes Brothers, and pianist Pinetop Perkins from the classic Muddy Waters band, this DVD should have been an excellent blues primer. In fact, sad to say the project falls short of that mainly because of a seemingly complete absence of editing, meaning that Buddy Guy's set actually starts and finishes on a slow blues, while the Holmes Brothers must surely have delivered something better during their set, which includes a faux pas from guitarist Wendell Holmes on an introductory phrase.

Tony Bennett - The Zen Of Bennett (2012) [DVD9] {Columbia}
DVD9 -> 6.72 Gb | All Regions | NTSC 16:9 | English (LinearPCM, 2 ch / Dolby AC3, 6 ch) | ~ 84 m | ISO Image | 5% repair rar
Subs: English, Francais, Portugues, Espanol
© 2012 Columbia / Sony Music / Benedetto Films | 541761
Jazz / Vocal Jazz / Documentary

This documentary is a seductive and soulful view into the mind of singer Tony Bennett as well as an intimate portrait of the artist's creative process as he turns 85 years old. In a first person narrative, Tony reflects back over his 60 year career while looking ahead within the context of his latest recording project. We experience inspirational insights as Tony discusses his philosophies of life, lessons learned, and his passion for art and music.

The latest album from dominant UK extreme metal duo. Produced by Mick Kenney (Bleeding Through, Ingested), Vanitas carries the band’s signature and regarded union of black metal and grindcore.

Few rock groups can claim to have broken so much new territory, and maintain such consistent brilliance on record, as the Velvet Underground during their brief lifespan…