(8:06) – Featuring George Harrison on acoustic guitar and backing vocals. Sarve Shaam (5:09). Listening Guide
Upon its release, the album reached chart and received high praise from critics. Entertainment Weekly awarded it an "A-", and NPR Classical eventually named it one of the "5 Essential Ravi Shankar Recordings". It is often described as a "quiet masterpiece" and a pinnacle of the lifelong spiritual bond between Shankar and Harrison. Collectors' Corner Ravi Shankar - Chants Of India 1997 only1joe FLAC
Chants of India was more than just another album; it was a deeply personal project for both artists. Produced by and recorded between Madras, India, and Harrison's Friar Park estate in England, the album saw Shankar setting ancient Sanskrit texts from the Vedas and Upanishads to music. (8:06) – Featuring George Harrison on acoustic guitar
(4:32) – Opening music honoring Ganesha and Saraswati. Omkaaraaya Namaha (1:53). Vedic Chanting One (3:12). Asato Maa (7:12). Sahanaa Vavatu (4:26). Poornamadah (1:28). Gaayatri (3:26). Mahaa Mrityunjaya (4:43). Veenaa-Murali (3:36) – Instrumental interlude with flute. Geetaa (2:13). Mangalam (4:03). Hari Om (2:57). Svara Mantra (4:34). Vedic Chanting Two (2:13). Entertainment Weekly awarded it an "A-", and NPR
In , Shankar collaborated with his long-time disciple and producer, George Harrison , to create Chants of India . Unlike Shankar’s virtuosic instrumental works ( The Sounds of India , Three Ragas ), this album was a devotional journey.
Originally released on CD in 1997 through Angel Records . It was later reissued on 180g red vinyl by Dark Horse Records to celebrate Shankar's centennial.