RAVI SHANKAR / PHILIP GLASS - Passages (1990) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

A collaboration between an avant-garde modern classical composer and a traditional Indian/Hindi composer/performer seems as unlikely as ice hockey on the River Styx. However, Passages is a collaboration between Philip Glass and Ravi Shankar and it works quite well. Shankar's smooth style fits nicely with Glass' dissonant orchestrations. There is a great deal of technical data involved here. Both of these artists have long taken intellectual approaches to music. Thus, the liner notes are a bit heavy-handed. The music is brilliant. The symphony dominates the soundscapes, but Shankar's atmospheres are integral to the success of this project. This CD will appeal to fans of John Cage, Terry Riley, and Steve Reich.

Tracklist:

1. Offering [09:46]

Music By – Philip Glass

Music By [Raga Melody] – Ravi Shankar

2. Sadhanipa [08:36]

Music By – Ravi Shankar

Music By [Glass Melody] – Philip Glass

3. Channels and Winds [08:00]

Music By – Ravi Shankar

Music By [Melody] – Philip Glass

4. Ragas in Minor Scale [07:36]

Music By – Philip Glass, Ravi Shankar

5. Meetings Along the Edge [08:10]

Music By – Philip Glass, Ravi Shankar

6. Prashanti [13:38]

Music By – Philip Glass, Ravi Shankar

Credits:

Ravi Shankar - vocals

S.P. Balasubramanyam - vocals

The Madras Choir - vocals

Orchestral group from Madras:

Ronu Mazumdar - flute

Shubho Shankar - sitar

Partha Sarathy - sarod, veena

T. Srinivasan - mridangam & drum speech

Abhiman Kaushal - tabla

Tim Baker - violin

Barry Finclair - violin, viola

Seymour Barab - cello

Theresa Norris - flute

Jack Kripl - flute, soprano sax

Gorden Gottleib - percussion

Michael Riesman - piano