Surya Discography of CDs

Surya CD discography The four musicians of SURYA have spent distinct lifetimes searching for the sound, the tone, the expression, and in so doing have created an experimental synthesis within world jazz music and with an emphasis on ...

Surya albums Track Listing of songs: Flow; Prana; Aura; Meditation; Balance; Energy;

Surya CD discography While it's easy to dismiss Quintessence's first album, In Blissful Company, as hippie-dippy nonsense, that would be throwing the baby out with the bath water. Granted, there are several moments when the mix of jazz-rock and Indian influence go well over the top, as on "Ganaga Mai," and no one is going to mistake these guys for, say, Shakti. But they were still far ahead of their time, if you consider this from more of a world music perspective. And there's pleasure to be had from "Notting Hill" (in both versions -- the CD appends the very different single version, plus the non-album B-side, "Move Into the Light"). There's no doubt they believed in what they were doing, and lead guitarist Alan Mostert does add some stirring lines into the mix under Raja Ram's vocals and flute. It's certainly pleasant, progressive in its own way, and while there's a certain sloppiness and muddiness to much of the playing (in best hippie fashion), that actually adds to its appeal in a perverse way. They did develop over the course of four more albums, but never became a major attraction, and in some regards this remains a high point. ~ Chris Nickson 2004 reissue of the progressive rock act's 1969 debut album features 10 tracks including 2 bonus tracks, 'Notting Hill Gate' (Single Version) & 'Move Into The Light'. Includes 12-page booklet with extensive liner notes & b&w photos. Digipak. Repertoire. Personnel: Raja Ram (vocals, flute, piano, percussion, bells); Shiva Shankar Jones (vocals, keyboards); Alan Mostert, Dave Codling (guitar); Surya (tamboura); Jake Milton (drums). Photographers: Peter Saunders; Eddie Hayes.

Surya albums Track Listing of songs: Winter Forest; Hibernation; Crystal Waters; Ice Bells; Calm Day; Winter Wonderland; Mountain Peak; Silence;

Surya music CDs Track Listing of songs: DISC 1: MOLOCH! VOL. 1: Walking at Night in Key West; Mad Gleam, A; Green Automobile, The; Supermarket in California, A; Howl (For Carl Solomon); Footnote to Howl; America; Sunflower Sutra; Green Valentine Blues; Death to Van Gogh's Ear; DISC 2: CAW! CAW! VOL. 2: Kaddish; To Aunt Rose; Kral ...