Tibetan Chants for World Peace

by Gyuto Monks Tantric Choir, The Gyuto Tantric Choir

Overview

In a lot of ways it seems churlish to review this as a music release. It's a CD, it's for sale, but it's not a commercial release in the way so many are. Recorded in 2001 at Mickey Hart's ranch, it does exactly what it says on the tin. If you're familiar with the Gyuto Monks, you'll already know what to expect. If not, there is a deep beauty about it, although it's not for casual listening. It has to be absorbed, almost through the skin as much as the ears, and taken into the heart. It's not for everyone; it's slow-moving and many layered. But if it catches you, then you'll be hooked. At times the voices don't sound human as overtones clash and move, and overdubbing gives a huge sound to what's actually a very small choir and some percussion and horns. For some it will prove addictive; to others it will mean little at all. ~ Chris Nickson

Product Details

Release Date:	09/23/2008
Label:	White Swan Records
UPC:	7171470086214
Rank:	7919

Tracks

1. Mandala Offering
2. Praising Chakrasamvara
3. Blessing the Offerings
4. Great Sacred Music

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gyuto Monks Tantric Choir   Primary Artist
The Gyuto Tantric Choir   Primary Artist
Sonam Wangchuk   Vocals
Tenzin Norgyal   Vocals
Abbot Lobsang Dorjee   Vocals
Dhakpa Gyaltsen   Vocals
Gedun Tsering   Vocals
Kunsang Rapten   Vocals
Thupten Jinpa   Vocals
Thupten Donyo   Vocals
Lobsang Phuntsok   Vocals
Lodo Nyima   Vocals
Ngawang Gelek   Vocals
Ngawang Tenzin   Vocals
Norbu Damdul   Vocals
Sonam Paljor   Vocals

Technical Credits

John Werner   Photography
John Paul McLean   Audio Engineer
Cheryl McEnaney   Liner Notes,Project Manager
Tom Flye   Mixing,Engineer
Mickey Hart   Engineer,Producer,Audio Production
Michael Freitas   Audio Engineer