Nitin Sawhney-Human
Posted by: Bruce Woodhouse on 16 July 2003
Just too good to risk losing in the 'Last record you bought' thread. His 'Beyond Skin' is still one of my favourite albums in the last few years but this may better it. Effortless fusion of styles and quality vocals in particular. A more gentle soulful mood than 'Prophesy'.
A big 'five head' score!
Bruce
Posted on: 16 July 2003 by Dev B
I am looking forward to getting it, Beyond Skin is one of my favourities, and I liked Displacing the Skin and Prophesy. Nitin is a good friend of my wifes but I don't get a free copy
Posted on: 16 July 2003 by greeny
I very much like 'Beyond Skin' and 'Prohesy' so this is a must have then I guess.
Posted on: 18 July 2003 by woodface
Bought 'beyond skin' a little while ago on a whim and although it is good in places I found it a bit to worthy and worldy for me. He is obviously a very talented guy but his music leaves me cold.
Posted on: 22 July 2003 by Jason Milner
Thanks Bruce - I just picked up "Beyond Skin" in the HMV sale (only GBP7 too
) on the strength of your recommendation - looks like I'll have to check out the rest of his albums too now
Posted on: 22 July 2003 by Bruce Woodhouse
Jason
If you enjoy it let me know-I can suggest a few other discs/artists of similar vein.
Bruce
Posted on: 30 July 2003 by Alex S.
Its a bit mushy.
Alex
Posted on: 06 August 2003 by Bruce Woodhouse
Anybody who is enjoying this might like to try Susheela Raman-Love Trap. Better than Salt Rain overall although also a bit uneven. Still good though.
Bruce
Posted on: 04 November 2003 by andy c
Ok, on a search found this thread on Nitin Sawhney. I see there are differing opinions (As usual). Which Cd would you start off with & why?
Is it as the reviewers say - world music or is he up to a little more than that?
Ta for any replies...
Posted on: 04 November 2003 by andy c
Patrick,
i sometimes find some music labelled 'world music' a little lacking in direction.
I was just wondering what forum members thought of his cd's...
regards
Posted on: 05 November 2003 by Bruce Woodhouse
Along similar lines try Talvin Singh's Mercury winner-'OK'.
Bruce
Posted on: 05 November 2003 by greeny
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It's rhythmic and percussive, with an indian vocal feel, and Nitin's a good keyboard player too.
Just a point for those unaware. The vocals are provided by a variety of guests, Nitin provides the music and writes the songs/arrangements. This does mean he gets appropriate voices for the particular piece and is not limited by his own.
