Bela Discography of CDs

Bela songs At once fluid, atmospheric, and haunting, Bela's full length debut comes across as a resurrected Kurt Cobain fronting Yo La Tengo as they cover a batch of Elliott Smith songs. Given the grunge roots of lead singer Jeff Hogan, formerly of Cultural Exhaust, it comes as little surprise that many of the tracks approach the masked tension and brooding honesty associated with that genre. Even so, there is a more graceful, at times almost classical, pop sensibility here, due in large part to the dynamic use of cello. With the beautifully sweeping strings of "Graduation Day," the full-bodied tuneful pop of "Love Lane," and the forceful marching drums of "For Those in Need," a new pop aesthetic is approached. Where the quirky "The Happy Bomb" brings to mind the simple pristine malleability of Yo La Tengo, Bela seems to have little interest in creating a similar artful dissonance. Still, Julia Kent, of Rasputina fame, occasionally uses the cello in ways similar to that of John Cale's viola, at times finding a screeching Velvet Underground spirit. However cohesive the musical vision remains throughout the 15 songs here, certain tracks, with the '60's spy movie feel of "Back in the Strip," almost resemble the strange Gregorian chant quality of the Yardbirds' more ambitious pop material. In the end, the unconventional and uncompromising sound most resembles a form of gothic chamber pop that is undeniably depressed, though certainly not depressing. If only all grunge had evolved into such a wonderful mutation. ~ Matt Fink *** 1/2 Bela, 'Till Summer Ends (Mother West)Most bands who travel the dark corridors of the soul have had a hard time defining their own space with in the castle of artsy gloom rock. Especially those from Manhattan, where Lou and crew's Velvet Underground created an enduring template for such music with their biting guitars and cello and cynic-eye view of the demi monde and the inner life. What sets the east village-based quartet Bela, whose ...

Bela CD discography Track Listing of songs: Miami Beach; Summer's Over; Starbuck Cowboy; She Lies; Forever Love; I'm Down With It; Music Lost Its Sound; You're My Bitch; Roman Holiday; Tell My Friends Goodbye; Walking On A Cloud;

Bela albums Track Listing of songs: Love In the New Millennium; Psychedelic Images; 8 Years Later; Beatnik Lounge; Walking on a Cloud;

Bela music CDs Track Listing of songs: Lilly Grove; Splitsville; Starbuck Cowboy; Vampire Love Song; Symphony For the Sharks; Dark Shadows;

Bela discography Track Listing of songs: Forever Love; Forever Love; Forever Love;

Bela songs Track Listing of songs: Dark Shadows;

Bela CD discography Track Listing of songs: Kaisa Yeh Jadoo; In Vaadiyon Mein; Saanson Mein; Main To Deewani; Meri Yaadon Mein; Dil Mera Kyon; Jabse Tumhe Dekha; Dekha Tujhe To;

Bela CD discography Namaste is an international musical collective featuring 25 performers, all followers of the late guru Osho, who play instruments such as sitar, flute, guitar, and tablas. Here they perform traditional Hindu mantras set to folk melodies, with sweet choral vocals and quiet acoustic arrangements that sustain an atmosphere of gentle healing. The seven chants here include the beloved ...

Bela albums Track Listing of songs: Nazaron Mein Rang Hai; Bhabhi Dil Ki Bholi; Sone Jaisa Roop Hai; English Gana Russi; Jab Se Mile Do Dil; Maiya Ki Ankhon Ka; Jhoomka Bhi Jhoome; Tere Naam Se Hai Jana;