Prem Joshua

Dr Funkenstein · Nov 5th, 2005, 18:01

Just heard a couple of albums by this guy for the first time and really like what I hear. Mainly sitar-based but a lovely fusion of all different kinds of Eastern music and very accessible to this Western ear.

The albums I've got so far are 'Yatri' (my favourite - opening track 'Saroja', particularly) and 'Water Down The Ganges' (with Manish Vyas). I heard 'Shiva Moon' too but that sounded a bit techno and didn't really grab me.

Can anyone recommend anything else?

AnnieG · Nov 6th, 2005, 11:50

He was playing in Goa last season - Maybe he'll be back this year. He had a small gig at the back of a restaurant in Vagator.

Dr Funkenstein · Nov 6th, 2005, 17:19

Annie - if you hear about this happening again will you do me a MASSIVE favour and PM me? I'd love to see him live.

His website ( http://www.premjoshua.com/index.htm ) gives quite a lot of info on his gigs in Europe / USA etc but doesn't give any info on his gigs in India. I guess they're more of a spur-of-the-moment sort of thing - exactly the sort of gig I like, really.

AnnieG · Nov 6th, 2005, 19:24

Sure, Funkenstein, I will try to remember. But you would do better to be in contact with Aquaman who is more of a fan of Prem than I am (although I like his stuff a lot). He is here in IM.

Sama · Nov 6th, 2005, 21:06

Prem Joshua is very cool, I have most of his CDs, and use his music in my yoga classes.

Doc, check out a dude named Girish and his CD called Reveal -- awesome!! (same type of music....)

Doc, have you listened to Jai Uttal, also? If not, check him out -- if you love Prem, you'll love Jai.

Dr Funkenstein · Nov 7th, 2005, 17:54

Thankyou Annie and yogagal - I'll definitely keep an eye out for any Prem Joshua gigs in Goa this Winter. I've just noticed that there's an email address on that website for info on Indian concerts - I'll drop them a line.

No, yogagal, I've never heard of either of those guys but will seek them out. Thanks for the tip.

Which Prem Joshua CD should I go for next, then? 'Yatri' and 'Water Down The Ganges' are both great - can anyone recommend other good ones in a similar style? The techno-ey ones don't really do it for me.

PRIYA · Nov 7th, 2005, 18:46

Is there anywhere on the web where I could listen to his music, cos I'm also into sitar/eastern type mellos?

devonlasses · Nov 8th, 2005, 14:54

Hi Doc Funk. A few days ago someone posted this link www.musicindiaonline.com for free music, I checked it, didnt know where to start but luckily happened to come across prem joshua for the first time. its great stuff i loved it. the site has his album 'secret of the wind', have a listen you cant lose when its free.

devonlasses · Nov 8th, 2005, 14:55

and ta to whoever it was that posted the link!

devonlasses · Nov 8th, 2005, 14:59

aha it was Joph - thanks

kokopelli · Nov 8th, 2005, 15:12

Last year i saw Prem Jushua play in the Laguna Anjuna during the spiritual film festival.One of the Goan newspaper had a full pagereview about him with his story the day before.

Do you also have the famous Buddha Bar series of Claude Challe? (They sell illegal copies everywhere in India) Claude has more cd projects which most of are awesome. You should read some of his biography, he's the best!

Dr Funkenstein · Nov 8th, 2005, 18:49

Lots of great recommendations on this thread - thanks everyone.

Devonlasses - that's a great site. Unfortunately my connection at this end isn't the best so I'm having some difficulty getting the tracks to play, but I've bookmarked it for the future. Thanks again.

somnath · Nov 8th, 2005, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRIYA

Is there anywhere on the web where I could listen to his music, cos I'm also into sitar/eastern type mellos?

Album : Secret Of The Wind:
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/l/30/s/album.3214/

And:
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/l/30/s/artist.1957/

Dr Funkenstein · Nov 8th, 2005, 20:19

Nice one, somnath. That second link's almost like a 'Best Of' compilation.

Priya - If you've never heard him before, try clicking on 'Saroja Pt.1' on that list - my favourite song of his that I've heard so far.

cyberhippie · Nov 8th, 2005, 20:44

Now that's a nice bit of music Doc kinda reminds me of the soundtrack to Bhaji On The Beach

For some slightly more upbeat fusion look for Saaz!!

Nov 5th, 2005, 18:01	#1
Dr Funkenstein Joolay !!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Posts: 854	Prem Joshua Just heard a couple of albums by this guy for the first time and really like what I hear. Mainly sitar-based but a lovely fusion of all different kinds of Eastern music and very accessible to this Western ear. The albums I've got so far are 'Yatri' (my favourite - opening track 'Saroja', particularly) and 'Water Down The Ganges' (with Manish Vyas). I heard 'Shiva Moon' too but that sounded a bit techno and didn't really grab me. Can anyone recommend anything else? __________________ Out There Somewhere : My Travel Blog.

Nov 6th, 2005, 11:50	#2
AnnieG Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Goa and Penzance, Cornwall Posts: 152	He was playing in Goa last season - Maybe he'll be back this year. He had a small gig at the back of a restaurant in Vagator. __________________ AnnieG Live life to the full - you never know what's around the corner.

Nov 6th, 2005, 21:06	#5
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,545	Prem Joshua is very cool, I have most of his CDs, and use his music in my yoga classes. Doc, check out a dude named Girish and his CD called Reveal -- awesome!! (same type of music....) Doc, have you listened to Jai Uttal, also? If not, check him out -- if you love Prem, you'll love Jai. __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* sama: Pali/Sanskrit: that state of consciousness which reflects neither attachment nor aversion

Nov 7th, 2005, 18:46	#7
PRIYA Discombobulated Elsewherean! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Zimbabwe Posts: 1,147	Is there anywhere on the web where I could listen to his music, cos I'm also into sitar/eastern type mellos? __________________ Happiness is for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched and those who have tried. For only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives. (Anon.)

Nov 8th, 2005, 14:55	#9
devonlasses Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 83	Thanks and ta to whoever it was that posted the link!

Nov 6th, 2005, 17:19	#3
Dr Funkenstein Joolay !!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Posts: 854	Annie - if you hear about this happening again will you do me a MASSIVE favour and PM me? I'd love to see him live. His website ( http://www.premjoshua.com/index.htm ) gives quite a lot of info on his gigs in Europe / USA etc but doesn't give any info on his gigs in India. I guess they're more of a spur-of-the-moment sort of thing - exactly the sort of gig I like, really.

Nov 6th, 2005, 19:24	#4
AnnieG Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Goa and Penzance, Cornwall Posts: 152	Sure, Funkenstein, I will try to remember. But you would do better to be in contact with Aquaman who is more of a fan of Prem than I am (although I like his stuff a lot). He is here in IM.

Nov 7th, 2005, 17:54	#6
Dr Funkenstein Joolay !!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Posts: 854	Thankyou Annie and yogagal - I'll definitely keep an eye out for any Prem Joshua gigs in Goa this Winter. I've just noticed that there's an email address on that website for info on Indian concerts - I'll drop them a line. No, yogagal, I've never heard of either of those guys but will seek them out. Thanks for the tip. Which Prem Joshua CD should I go for next, then? 'Yatri' and 'Water Down The Ganges' are both great - can anyone recommend other good ones in a similar style? The techno-ey ones don't really do it for me.

Nov 8th, 2005, 14:54	#8
devonlasses Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 83	Hi Doc Funk. A few days ago someone posted this link www.musicindiaonline.com for free music, I checked it, didnt know where to start but luckily happened to come across prem joshua for the first time. its great stuff i loved it. the site has his album 'secret of the wind', have a listen you cant lose when its free.

Nov 8th, 2005, 14:59	#10
devonlasses Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 83	aha it was Joph - thanks

Nov 8th, 2005, 15:12	#11
kokopelli Sabai Sabai Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 227	Last year i saw Prem Jushua play in the Laguna Anjuna during the spiritual film festival.One of the Goan newspaper had a full pagereview about him with his story the day before. Do you also have the famous Buddha Bar series of Claude Challe? (They sell illegal copies everywhere in India) Claude has more cd projects which most of are awesome. You should read some of his biography, he's the best! __________________ my old photo gallery \| houseboats in Kashmir

Nov 8th, 2005, 18:49	#12
Dr Funkenstein Joolay !!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Posts: 854	Lots of great recommendations on this thread - thanks everyone. Devonlasses - that's a great site. Unfortunately my connection at this end isn't the best so I'm having some difficulty getting the tracks to play, but I've bookmarked it for the future. Thanks again.

Nov 8th, 2005, 20:19	#14
Dr Funkenstein Joolay !!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Posts: 854	Nice one, somnath. That second link's almost like a 'Best Of' compilation. Priya - If you've never heard him before, try clicking on 'Saroja Pt.1' on that list - my favourite song of his that I've heard so far.

Nov 8th, 2005, 20:44	#15
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	Now that's a nice bit of music Doc kinda reminds me of the soundtrack to Bhaji On The Beach For some slightly more upbeat fusion look for Saaz!!

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