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Instrumental World 2022

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This is an original ballad rock album heavily influenced by Indian classical music and jazz. Unique melodies, etheric and sometimes jazzy chords are set to groovy rhythms. Masterful solos create many moods for both dancing and chilling out. Thank you to the musicians who made this vision a reality!

Here are the featured musicians and where they were recorded: Mukesh Sharma (sarod) - New Delhi, India Zoltan Lantos (violin) - Budapest, Hungary Kai Eckhardt (bass) - Oakland, California Robert Szydło (bass) - Wrocław, Poland Jim Dooley (drums) - New York, USA Chhote Rahimat Khan - Panjim, Goa, India All our parts (keyboard, tabla, dumbak, nylon string guitar) were recorded in Goa. The album was mixed and mastered in Goa and Seattle area, USA.

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1) Late Night Chillout - Alap (Emam) A spacious start through the initial wormhole of our album. A relaxing ride with violin and sitar. Chhote Rahimat Khan sitar Zoltán Lantos violin Mahalakshmi keyboard

2) Your Love is Supreme - Instrumental (Emam) An instrumental version of a deeply felt love song to the eternal beloved who is present in all things, for whom we care and in whose love and care we are, always. A rock ballad with ribbons of Indian Classical Sarod and violin in praise of the love that heals all. Mukesh Sharma sarod Zoltán Lantos violin Robert Szydło bass Mahalakshmi keyboard Jim Dooley drums Emam tabla, guitar

3) Gettin Funky (Emam) A wicked bass performance, amazing solos on sarod and violin, and a steady counter-line by a chilled out organ/synth. This is the song for both being chill and gettin' funky, at the same time! Mukesh Sharma sarod Zoltán Lantos violin Robert Szydło bass Mahalakshmi keyboard Jim Dooley drums Emam tabla, dumbak

4) 11th Hour - Instrumental (Mahalakshmi) This song is an expression of the urgency and beauty of our precarious moment as human beings. The duty and love which inspired this song is our vow to do everything in our power to care for ourselves and our environment, a love which has the potency of miracles. Zoltán Lantos violin Chhote Rahimat Khan sitar Emam tabla, guitar Mahalakshmi keyboard

5) Song for Mahalakshmi - Instrumental (Emam) This is a rock world fusion ballad written for Mahalakshmi and in dedication to Goddess Mahalakshmi who is often considered unfathomable. We thank Goddess Mahalakshmi for being the source of all life. She is Kali, Lakshmi, and Saraswati in one. Mukesh Sharma sarod Zoltán Lantos violin Robert Szydło bass Mahalakshmi keyboard Jim Dooley drums Emam tabla, dumbak, guitar

6) Birds - Instrumental (Mahalakshmi) An ode to the waking forest at dawn and early morn, in gratitude to the lovely singing & flying creatures whose presence brings us such Joy. Weaving melodies and harmonic lines on sarod and violin paired with piano are held by drums and tabla in a groovy 4/4 rhythm. Mukesh Sharma sarod Zoltán Lantos violin Robert Szydło bass Mahalakshmi keyboard Jim Dooley drums Emam tabla

7) Night out in the Tropics (Emam) A light Caribbean, Middle Eastern, Indian, jazz & world fusion piece. Mukesh Sharma sarod Zoltán Lantos violin Robert Szydło bass Mahalakshmi keyboard Jim Dooley drums Emam tabla, dumbak

8) Wicked Jig (Mahalakshmi) An experimental piece in variable time signatures, a modern song with roots in the primordial and with a hint of an Irish jig! Mukesh Sharma sarod Mahalakshmi keyboard Jim Dooley drums

9) Back to Goa (Emam) A song about coming back to Goa where we spend most of our time; a lovely, magical place with wonderful people and great food!! Mukesh Sharma sarod Mahalakshmi keyboard Kai Eckhardt bass Emam tabla Jim Dooley drums

10) Late Night Chillout (Emam) A lovely rock ballad for those who like to chill out at night. Zoltán Lantos violin Chhote Rahimat Khan sitar Mahalakshmi keyboard Jim Dooley drums Emam tabla, guitar

Zoltan's violin tracks recorded by Roland Heidrich, Budapest, Hungary Robert Szydło's bass tracks recorded by Robert Szydło Wrocław, Poland Jim Dooley's drum tracks recorded by Jim Dooley New York. All other tracks recorded by Mahalakshmi and Emam at various locations.

Arranged, mixed, edited and mastered by Mahalakshmi and Emam. Produced by Mahalakshmi and Emam for Eternal Music. Published by Emam & Friends - (BMI), except for #4, #6 & #8 Published by Mahalakshmi Publishing - (BMI).