Monsoon Cuni

Yet another stellar release from the one and only Al Grohmer Khan. I suggest this one along with SUFI, Tantra Electronica, Future Lounge, and Chakra Noir. My favourite artist in this 'genre' who possesses an uncanny gift of mood, melody, and rich sound design. Thank you Al!

A yoga teacher of mine played this during a class, and I was mesmerized. The singing is called Dhrupad and it is really unique. It reminds me a little of Fado which is Portuguese singing. The singing is almost like a lamentation, but not really as it isn't sad, but almost magical and mystical. It is soothing. This would be a great CD for just listening to, to use during a slow yoga class, or a yin yoga class.

I love Al Gromer Khan's music. It is soothing and relaxing, interesting and thought-provoking.

This is the type of music you either like or dislike. I don't think those who don't like it would be persuaded because it is a personal preference. I love it.

Sultry seductive sexy music. Makes you long for a hot summer night with your favorite lover. Her voice dances with the music.

Al Gromer Khan is probably best known for his superior sitar abilities, having been formally trained by the Khan-i-Gharana family of sitarists, a family which dates back to Mughal India. On this piece, Mr. Khan plays electronic keyboards of his own composition, which is accompanied by the accomplished Dhrupad singer Amelia Cuni. Dhrupad is said to be the oldest form of vocalization/music originating in North India. It has become the basis for the classical form of Indian music, and its roots are said to be found in the recitation of sacred Sanskrit texts. Traditional Dhrupad is in two major parts, alap and Dhrupad. Alap is vocalization without words, and is the meditative part of the traditional compositions. The second part, Dhrupad, is usually chanted accompanied by a two headed barrel shaped drum called a pakhawaj. The alap portion usually builds the raga and the dhrupad part becomes a worded chant in rhythm cycles. It is a very complex construction of composition, and to be a Dhrupad singer requires years of practice and a lifetime of devotion to the art form. Al Gromer Khan provides a composition here that is soft, floating, never intrusive and allows for Ms. Cuni to fill the spaces between the keyboard accompaniment with her mellow vocals. I believe the piece never progresses beyond the alap form, allowing this to be a completely meditative composition. To some people, dhrupad may be an acquired taste. If you are not familiar with this form of music it may seem foreign to the Western ear. However, Ms. Cuni's skills make this an excellent example of the art form. Mr. Khan has provided a background somewhere between Eastern and Western music styles, giving enough "Eastern Influence" to allow Ms. Cuni to not seem out of place, yet having enough "Western Influence" to allow the "Western" listener to find some hold on the music. The style is floating, soft, like a still pool on a calm day, allowing Ms. Cuni to produce gentle ripples on the water. This is not traditional Dhrupad, which is why it works well to the Western ear. This is a very lovely work provided by both Al Gromer Khan and Amelia Cuni. maf

I first came across Al Gromer Khan's music back in the late 80's while hanging out with some Sufi's. I immediately fell in love with the stillness represented in his music. Slow and rhythmic, it hits somewhere deep inside your body, calming you down very quickly. Monsoon Point is a bit less New Agey and edgy than his more popular Space Hotel, but you have the added effect of Amelia Cuni's haunting, rich and melodious voice taking you even deeper inside to the stillness of your center. Al Gromer Khan's music, and particularly Monsoon Point, is great to use for relaxing and easing stress, meditating, lucid dreaming, and studying. It will help put you in a quiet, clear headed state without much effort. I also recommend Konya for those who like to do Sufi Whirling as it has a nice steady flowing beat that makes you want to get up and move.

I've listened to this music over the last 8 years while doing yoga and meditation; while giving bodywork; on going to sleep; and while painting. I find this music to be powerfully soothing and healing, allowing me to fall deeply into my Inner Self. If dis-ease could be discribed as losing touch with the self, this music could be used to "come back home." As a doctor and artist I recommend this music as vibrational medicine that has the capacity to bring on the "relaxation response" and realign a person with his/her intuitive self.

this is an old classic by now, but a truly inspiration piece of work for those of us who are attracted to a more enlightened existance. I gave this as a gift to a very close friend who just loves it. thank you amazon, thank you khan and cuni

Eine wunderbare Cd mit viel Gefühl, einer tollen Stimme, hypnotischer Tiefe und vielen Variationen eines gelungenen Themas. Ich habe die Platte jetzt bestimmt schon 100 mal gehört und sie wird nicht langweilig. Große Kunst! Ich wünschte der Mann hätte mehr davon auf den Markt gebracht....

Fantastic ambient music. A recording that just feels really good to listen too. One of the best.

je l'ai acheté pour mon père et il est très content. livraison et produit nickel ...

One of the most dreamy, ethereal and relaxing pieces of music available. Especially good for yoga, relaxation and winding down. You'll love it.