“Namaste is a group of 25 musicians from around the world to come together to create a collection of mantras dedicated to the vision of Indian spiritual teacher Osho, who taught philosophy in his homeland before coming to the west to give instruction in meditation and other transformational practices. The result is Magical Healing Mantras, a soothing and nourishing album of Indian devotional chants.
Like a soft rain at the window, the gentle but steady rhythms of mantras’ seven tracks lull their listener into a sweet state of tranquillity. The group weaves the sounds of guitar, sitar, flute and table (Indian kettle drums) to form a swirling, multi-textured backdrop for their soul-caressing vocals. The songs calm the mind with honey-flavored tones and hypnotic repetition.
The subtle chirping of crickets heard throughout ‘Govindam’ gives one the feeling of being on a Nepalese hillside under a bright summer moon. The slightly up-tempo ‘Jay Shree Krishna’ and ‘Govinda Jaya Jaya’ raise the energy level just enough to keep the listener in a state of peaceful alertness. By the CD’s conclusion, the music has cast a spell of serenity that lasts long after the last note has ceases ringing.
The members of Namaste, who hail from France, Chile, Germany, and Japan, among other countries, have combined their diverse backgrounds and talents to birth a work of beauty and integrity. Massage practitioners and recipients who wish to avoid religious overtones may want to look elsewhere, but those with a taste for the spiritual are encouraged to light a candle and set forth on this cultured album’s healing journey.”
Massage Magazine
