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The Yogi's Dream

by Shyan Kishore

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Dance of the Angels 12:45
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Mother's Answer 05:14
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The Yogi's Dream 55:55
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Birthed in the summer of 2019 in the Himalayan region of Himanchal Pradesh, just above Dharamshala, ‘The Yogi’s Dream’ eventually came into full fruition in the winter of 2021 in Japan.

During my time in the Himalayas I had the beautiful experience of meeting Tamara. Immediately I could recognise that she was vibrating in a very different conscious realm than most other people. I felt that I could very much understand her world and how she related to it. The music that poured through her did so at such a highly vibratory resonance because she surrendered as a channel. She allowed the music to use her as she gave up any attempts to control. As I witnessed this I felt intoxicated with a feeling of peace and joy. By witnessing her connection to the inner source, the strength of my own connection was nourished. She is one of those musicians who is much more than a performer. She is a bestower of sacred blessings. A magical soul indeed.

I approached Tamara after one of her performances in a cute, humble restaurant tucked away in the forest on a hill side. I asked if she would like to enjoy jamming together and potentially recording something. To my delight she agreed, explaining that she too had been keen to attempt recording some of her ideas.

It took three months until that session manifested and Tamara made it from her side of the valley to mine where I had a little home made studio set up in the room of the village farm house in which I was residing.

However, I had only two hours before I had to catch a bus to Delhi. With the pressure on, we jumped into the session and allowed the tension to translate into creative passion.

As soon as Tamara began to sing, tears welled up in my eyes and my heart felt as though it would soon burst with emotional intensity.
She is not from this world I kept thinking. It occurred to me that such a delicate and precious being must be protected by Angel beings summoned by the magnetic vibration sent through her from a very sacred realm indeed. I felt humbled and honoured. What a magical gift had been presented to me.

And so the track 'Mother’s Answer’, which is by Tamara, and the the track ‘The Yogi’s Dream’ came into existence on the earthly plane.
I recollect Tamara explaining that the title ‘Mother’s Answer’ came to her because the song served to remind humanity that Mother Earth is far more resilient and powerful than we might realise. She wants us to know that her power to heal and sustain balance is not to be doubted. So trust and feel reassured.

Earlier that season I had laid the foundation of ‘The Yogi’s Dream’. I channeled a simple finger picking sequence on the guitar. I began exploring some melodic ideas on the Bansuri Flute. Then I had the great fortune to have one old friend called Amandeep Kaushal visit me to experiment with recording his vocals.

Amandeep has the most beautiful voice which instantly penetrates the heart. His main preferred style is Sufi. The purpose of this style of musical expression, as far I understand, is devotion. To surrender into the heart of the Divine.
As Amandeep released himself into a state by which he was open for sound to flood through him, one phrase after another slid like sacred beads onto the thread of his love and decorated this track with many a sacred blessing.

It wasn’t until later in Japan that I had the great fortune of recording my friend Franco Oshiro on ‘The Yogi’s Dream’. Franco is a student of the renowned Jimi san and Shivkumar Sharma. Their instrument is called Santoor. It is related to very ancient instruments, but appears as today’s presentation due to Shivkumar Sharma who developed both the instrument and style of playing such an instrument to the extent that it earn’t it’s own identity and was accepted into the world of Hindustani Classical music.

Franco plays this instrument with such sensitivity and passion that I often feel the hairs stand up on the back on my neck when listening to him. The crystal clear tones of the Santoor feel to be very therapeutic. As they link together and pour fourth, one may imagine the sparkling sun light reflecting from a trickling stream, or ripples in a pool of water.
My teacher Hariprasad Chaurasia and Franco’s teacher Shivkumar Sharma have performed many times together in concerts and on a number of famous albums. They are known to be best friends. I also feel that there is a very special and complimentary relationship between Bansuri Flute and Santoor.

‘Dance of the Angels’ was inspired after recording my friend Ken Okamoto play guitar. Ken had explained how sad he was because of the departure of his very much loved friend who had recently left this world. It is not often that I experience this, but as Ken was playing, I could definitely feel a very strong presence of an Angelic being whose energy was all around Ken. I felt that there were other such entities around me too. They were protecting us and influencing our musical experiences so as to allow more opportunity to receive the blessings of sacred sound.

Later when I began to play Bansuri along with this recording of Ken’s guitar, phrases seemed to flow from me effortlessly. I felt such a gentle, warm and sweet quality of energy inspiring the musical expressions that painted this track. The scale also happens to be one of my favourite Indian Classical Ragas known as Hansadwani.

Both ‘Dance of the Angels’ and ‘Mother’s Answer’ are relatively short compared to ‘The Yogi’s Dream’. I like to offer this kind of variety on some of my album creations.

Most people of the last few generations have been mainly exposed to musical pieces that last around five minutes.
Something that I love about long tracks is that they offer the listener a chance to journey deeper into the heart of sound. An opportunity to release into the present moment and from one’s self relating thoughts. As the petals of musical qualities unfold, one may feel gradually drawn deep into the centre of the flower of one’s Self.

So I wish you a beautiful and heart nourishing journey ripe with sacred blessings.

I’d like to thank all the contributory musicians who have offered their sacred magic to this album. I feeling truly honoured to know you all and be fortunate enough that you happily and generously share your creative passion with me.

I’d also like to thank my teacher Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia for his gift from his heart to mine.

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Shyan Kishore

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released February 7, 2021

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Shyan Kishore, student of the renowned Pandit. Hariprasad Chaurasia has been playing the Indian classical Bansuri flute since 1996.
Fully surrendered to the path and guidance of sound, having tasted the divine nectar from it's source within the flower of himself.
At service to music. ... more

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