Search - Shiv Kumar Sharma :: Sound Scapes: Music of the Mountains

Great thematic music

H. P. Ramesh | Cupertino, CA, USA | 09/22/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is true to its name - it is a melodic expression of the serenity of valleys, liveliness of streams and lakes, profoundity of mountains, silence of woods, natural sound of chirping birds and dancing fish, and simplicity of lilting folk music. You hear a variety of instruments here - Santoor in the lead, variety of percussions, vibrophones, multitude of string instruments, keyboard etc. Shivkumar Sharma really brings out the infinite possibilities of the open-stringed instrument, this time applied in the light classical arena.



The recording (DDD) and inlay notes are great. A real gem of an album to be relished by everyone in the family, regardless of the age or musical preferences. Makes an excellent gift."