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Prem Joshua & Manish
Vyas, both extraordinary multi-instrumentalists, composers
and musical partners for 15 years - have been recording and
giving concerts together all over the world.This is their
first album under both their names - an inspired collection
of compositions played with high craftsmanship - melting the
traditional musical boundaries of East and West
When Prem Joshua and
Manish Vyas first met in India in 1987, they immediately realized
that they shared the same musical vision: a vision of a sound
both energetic and meditative - a vision rooted in the musical
traditions of both the East and the West. A lot of water has
gone down the Ganges since that first meeting! Again and again
Joshua and Manish have shared their similar tastes through
projects involving other musicians as well - different solo
projects, albums, and bands. Their musical paths have continued
to evolve until now they are performing only as a duo. They
felt it was high time they celebrated that partnership with
an album composed and recorded together. The timing has been
perfect. The album has almost effortlessly created itself!
These compositions are all based on inspirations from their
recent performances in India, Europe and the US."
When the full moon
shines over mighty Ganga on a clear night - it is like time
has come to a halt.It seems like a thousand stars shine in
the quiet waters and musicians and dancers perform special
songs and dances dedicated to the full moon.It is reported
that on such an occasion a great raja was listening to the
music of his court musicians and dancers, totally emersed
and captivated by their play and the beauty of the night.
At this moment he was interrupted by a courier announcing
that an enemy king with his army had approached the walls
of the city to take over the kingdom. The raja told his courier
to inform the foreign king that he can have the kingdom, they
could settle such mondane things the next morning. The foreign
king was even invited to join the evening only asked quietly
not to disturb such a magical and peaceful night of music
and silence.The legend continues that the foreign king, originally
being prepared for war, was so puzzled by the raja´s
answer that he couldn´t resist his curiosity. He followed
the invitation and quietly joined the concert. When he saw
the raja and his court meditating to the celestial music he
was so moved and humbled by the beauty of the scene that he
apologized to the raja and withdrew with his army. |
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