What does Collaborations sound like?

A transcendent blend of traditional Indian classical music and modern influences, creating a rich tapestry of sound and spirituality. Rooted in Indian classical music and Hindustani classical music. Start with "Vandanaa Trayee".

Is Collaborations a good place to start with Ravi Shankar?

Yes, Collaborations is recommended as a starting point for new Ravi Shankar listeners. A transcendent blend of traditional Indian classical music and modern influences, creating a rich tapestry of sound and spirituality. Released in 2010, 'Collaborations' marked Ravi Shankar's continued exploration of global musical dialogues late in his career. By this time, he was already an established figure in Hindustani classical music, and this album served as a culmination of his decades-long collaborations with various artists, including his son Anoushka Shankar and George Harrison. The album followed Shankar's extensive work in blending Eastern and Western music, reflecting both his legacy and evolving artistry.

Who is Collaborations for?

Collaborations works well if you're into dynamic exploration of themes, wave-like pacing throughout and suitable for reflective moments.

How many songs are on Collaborations?

Collaborations has 58 tracks, running approximately 160 minutes.

Collaborations

Ravi Shankar · 2010

160 min · 58 tracks · Indian classical music

A transcendent blend of traditional Indian classical music and modern influences, creating a rich tapestry of sound and spirituality.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Vandanaa Trayee Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Raga Jait: Tala Rupak — This track exemplifies the seamless integration of raga structure with rhythmic complexity, showcasing Shankar's virtuosity on the sitar and deep understanding of traditional forms.
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Dream, Nightmare & Dawn: Part One - Dream: Festivity & Joy — The lively interplay between instruments captures the essence of celebratory emotions while incorporating a narrative arc that reflects the album's thematic depth.
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Asato Maa — This piece stands out for its meditative quality and profound spiritual resonance, reflecting the philosophical underpinnings present throughout Shankar’s work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic exploration of themes
wave-like pacing throughout
suitable for reflective moments
devotional ambiance for meditation
rich tapestry of sound

Maybe skip if you

seeking instant gratification
prefers standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Showcases continued exploration of musical dialogues late in Shankar's career.
Themes: global musical dialogue· spiritual transcendence· traditional meets modern
Moods: Introspective· Dreamy
Career context: Released in 2010, 'Collaborations' marked Ravi Shankar's continued exploration of global musical dialogues late in his career. By this time, he was already an established figure in Hindustani classical music, and this album served as a culmination of his decades-long collaborations with various artists, including his son Anoushka Shankar and George Harrison. The album followed Shankar's extensive work in blending Eastern and Western music, reflecting both his legacy and evolving artistry.
Stylistic neighbors: Anoushka Shankar· Ali Akbar Khan· Nikhil Banerjee

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Tracklist

Disc 1

1 Vandanaa Trayee Start here 4:32
2 Omkaaraaya Namaha 1:53
3 Vedic Chanting One 3:12
4 Asato Maa 7:11
5 Sahanaa Vavatu 4:26
6 Poornamadah 1:27
7 Gaayatri 3:25
8 Mahaa Mrityunjaya 4:42
9 Veenaa-Murali 3:36
10 Geetaa 2:13
11 Mangalam 4:02
12 Hari Om 2:57
13 Svara Mantra 4:33
14 Vedic Chanting Two 2:13
15 Prabhujee 8:05
16 Sarve Shaam 5:09

Disc 2

1 Vandana 2:43
2 Dhamar 5:23
3 Tarana / Chaturang 5:53
4 Raga Jait 9:48
5 Kajri 4:51
6 Bhajan 3:55
7 Naderdani 4:42
8 Dehati 10:08

Disc 3

1 I Am Missing You 3:40
2 Kahān gayelavā Shyām saloné 3:15
3 Supané mé āyé preetam sainyā 4:44
4 I Am Missing You (reprise) 3:56
5 Jaya Jagadish Haré 4:50
6 Dream, Nightmare & Dawn: Overture 2:28
7 Dream, Nightmare & Dawn: Part One - Dream: Festivity & Joy 3:52
8 Dream, Nightmare & Dawn: Part One - Dream: Love - Dance Ecstasy 3:10
9 Dream, Nightmare & Dawn: Part Two - Nightmare: Lust (Rāga Chandrakauns) 3:12
10 Dream, Nightmare & Dawn: Part Two - Nightmare: Dispute & Violence 3:05
11 Dream, Nightmare & Dawn: Part Two - Nightmare: Disillusionment & Frustration 2:51
12 Dream, Nightmare & Dawn: Part Two - Nightmare: Despair & Sorrow (Rāga Marwā) 3:07
13 Dream, Nightmare & Dawn: Part Three - Dawn: Awakening 3:07
14 Dream, Nightmare & Dawn: Part Three - Dawn: Peace & Hope (Rāga Bhatiyār) 4:21

Disc 4

1 Introduction by George Harrison
2 Hymns From the Vedas
3 Tappa-Raga Khamaj: Tala Chanchar
4 Tarana-Raga Kirwani: Tala Ektal
5 Raga Jait: Tala Rupak
6 Vilambit Gat, Drut Gat And Jhala Raga Yaman Kalyan: Tala Teental
7 Naderdani
8 Krishna Krishna: Bhajan (Based On Raga Pancham-se-gara: Tala Dadra)
9 Dehati
10 Musicians Introduction
11 Vandana
12 A) Alap B) Noom Toom C) Jor: Raga Abhogi
13 Dhamar; Raga Vasanta: Tala Dhamar
14 Khyal; Raga Kedara: Tala Teental
15 Tarana; Raga Kirwani: Tala Ektal; Chaturanga: Raga Yaman Kalyan: Tala Teental
16 Kajri
17 A) Pallavi B) Thani Avarthanam; Raga Bilahari: Tala Aditala
18 Thumri; Mishra Piloo: Tala Jat
19 Raga Mala (Based On Raga Khamaj): Tala Teental
20 Ravi And Anoushka Mixing In 5.1