Recordings

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Introspection Swapan Chaudhuri – Tabla Ragas Des, Jog, Shudh Kalyan* *(bonus mp3 track on CD) Full Concert recording, May 2011 in Berkeley.Dedicated to the life and music of my beloved Guru, Vijay Raghav Rao, who guided me in my musical path. CD $11 . or download at CD Baby

Pukar G.S. Sachdev, Solo Bansuri Enjoy Sachdev’s unique interpretations of Traditional Classical Indian ragas in this album of Solo Bansuri, recorded during live concerts at Sivananda Ashrams and retreats in Europe.Ragas Bhupali and Malkauns, Samhendra Madhyam, Chandrakauns, Mishra Shiv Ranjani CD $11 . or download at CD Baby

Yaman K.Paramjyoti, tabla Raga Yaman , Dhun Live concert in New yorkA devotional, peaceful evening raga, thoroughly developed in slow ektal and teental.CD $11

Golden Sun Swapan Chaudhuri, tabla Ragas: Brindavani Sarang, Madhuvanti, Mishra khamaj, Hamsadhwani Four different moods, ranging from noon to evening times, will be felt in these ragas of diverse nature and contrasting talas.CD $11 . or download at CD Baby

Patterns (DVD) Swapan Chaudhuri, tabla Ragas Madhu Kauns, Bahar and Basant, Shudh Kalyan, Darbari, Folk Dhun Benefit Concert for Ik Onkar Peace Foundation Recorded live in Berkeley, May 2005. $20 ( DVD ) (110 minutes, full length concert)

Amar Sangit Swapan Chaudhuri, tabla Ragas Samhendra Madhyam, Mala, Punjab Folk, alap, compositions in raga bhimpalasi, bhajan (devotional) This recording displays Sachdev’s devotion to the subtleties of the bansuri, and to the spiritual roots of indian music. CD $15

A Night in Berkeley Swapan Chaudhrui, tabla Live at St. John’s, 2002 Ragas Mishra Kafi, Bihag, Punjab Folk Music is at times deep and calm, at times as fast as the wind, always an expressive blend of flute and tabla. CD $15. DVD $15 . CD+DVD $20

Whisper G S Sachdev, Bansuri A unique solo recording Whisper recalls the sound of bansuri of my childhood, played by sheperds, notes became whispering echoes bouncing off the hills of Nothern India. CD $11

Greeting of the Dawn Morning Meditations G S Sachdev, Solo Bansuri The ragas played with quiet expression, Sachdev’s first breath brings life to the bansuri. A sweetly serene mood is created in four 15-minute tracks – a 1 hour relaxation session perfect for yoga, massage, or stress relief. CD $11

Flights of Improvization Zakir Hussain, tabla Ragas Ahir Bhairov, Shudh Sarang, Abhogi Ragas from early morning to night. Moods range from exuberant, devotional to serene. 1992 Billboard Critics Choice Top 10!. CD $15

Spirit Zakir Hussain, tabla Ragas Bihag, Kalavati, Chandrakauns Sachdev’s playing is remarkable for its directness and simplicity, capturing the essential spirit of classical music here in performances of three contrasting ragas. CD $18 (import)

Jasmine Nights Swapan Chaudhuri, tabla Ragas Amrit, Jog Sachdev, with his superb technicial artistry, makes one feel the Jasmine scented evening of summer in the North Indian plains. CD $18 (import)

Live in New York K Paramjyoti, tabla Ragas: Maru Vihag, Bageshri Live at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine The sound of the flute echoes through the cathedral.Sachdev takes full advantage to materialize new phrases out of the echoes of old ones. Truly Peaceful and meditative. CD $11

Two Moods Zakir Hussain, tabla Ragas – Kaushik Dhwani, Purya Kalyan Life is balance – passive as well as energetic. This recording is a unique example of both the dynamic and the peaceful qualities of music. CD $11

Classical North Indian Ragas Zakir Hussain, tabla Raga Patdeep – The mood is of longing and the pangs of separation . Dhun – A light classical form based on folk music of India. CD $11

Romantic Ragas Jnan Ghosh, tabla Raga Des, Kajri,Raga Madhuvanti Represents the aesthetic and spirtual as well as the physical flavors of love. Sachdev adorns and embellishes the notes, creating a stream of romantic impressions. CD $11

Master of the Bamboo Flute. Vol 2 Zakir Hussain, tabla A celebration of Spring with early morning Raga Hindole and late night raga Bageshri. Graceful, deep and serious. CD $11 . or download at CD Baby

Lyrical Grace Jitendra Thakur, tabla Ragas Jaijaivanti, Hamsadhwani Performing always with sage-like address, Sachdev’s flute pierces the noisy events of the world reclaiming for its lost sense of simplicity & truth. CD $11

BANSURI The Bamboo Flute of India G S Sachdev, Solo Bansuri Ragas Bhoop, Des, Kalavati, HindoleThough the music has its moments of great excitement, the most powerful aspect is its ability to put the listener in a relaxed mood and a calm state of mind. CD $15

Live in Concert Swapan Chaudhuri, tabla Raga Madhu Kauns, Dhun (based on Mishra Shiv Ranjani), Raga Rageshri In this recording, Sachdev is in his element perfoming live for a thoroughly enraptured audience. CD $11 . or download at CD Baby

Aradhana Jnan Ghosh, tabla Ragas Purya Kalyan, Des, Patdeep As Sachdev plays, the notes become stronger as thunder compliments lightening. Jnan Ghosh’s tabla performance is the perfect companion. Double CD $14

The Basics of the Bansuri Flute Instructional DVD of the Bansuri, the Bamboo Flute of India, with lecture demonstration of Indian Clasical Music Instructional DVD + Bonus concert DVD $60