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| Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant | 
 enlarge | Creator: Jai Uttal
Label: Sounds True
Category: Music
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 10540
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.7 x 0.5
MPN: 7402
ISBN: 1591791065
Dewey Decimal Number: 781
UPC: 600835074025
EAN: 9781591791065
ASIN: 1591791065
Release Date: March 16, 2004
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 Worth including in your collection March 9, 2006
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have other Jai Uttal releases, but this has a twist, and is well worth adding to you collection.
 Great to just chill out... February 5, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I don't know anything about "chant" but I do know that I really enjoy this man's voice and musical sensibility. The first CD has several minutes of him describing what it is that he's doing, why, the meaning, etc., and it's relaxing and enjoyable just listening to him. He has a great voice, he's obviously very involved, interested, and knowledgable about the material, and you don't have to work hard at listening through an accent if you're American (truly hearing everything a person is saying when they have a thick accent is so exhausting... and I WANT to hear everything a person has to say!).
For those of you who don't know, this "chant" is basically songs that don't have a lot of lyrics; that is, it's pretty much the same thing over and over, except most of us don't know what he's saying! Ha! But that's okay, trust me on this. It's beautiful and it's not boring. He does this really really well.
And what I find striking, in addition, is this sheer joy that he obviously has which is really coming out in the music, which may sound hokey, but after a rough day in the corporate world, on the often not-so-enjoyable commute home, believe me, it feels really good to hear.
If you're looking for something different, done really well, I'd definitely give this a try.
Perfect intro to kirtan December 14, 2005
35 out of 35 found this review helpful
Kirtan is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. As more people embrace a yogic lifestyle, it is only natural that eventually they will find their way to kirtan. If you are unfamiliar with kirtan, it is based on the concept of 'bhakti yoga' - the yoga of devotion. Singing the names of gods or goddesses in a call and response style with hypnotic Indian music in the background, kirtan is believed to bring a deep connection with the divinity within all of us.
Jai Uttal's The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant delivers the whole mood of kirtan beautifully. A devotee of kirtan since the age of 19, this talented musician has put together a CD that is melodic, sensuous, intense and truly uplifting. You cannot help but feel moved when the first note hits your ears. There is over 2 hours of music in this CD - and never once will you feel bored. Uttal has a gorgeous voice - you can feel his love of kirtan in every syllable that he utters.
There is an introduction in the CD, where Uttal explains kirtan and the path that led him to it. This is a great piece - I feel that it gives an insight from a true devotee. The intro helps even those who are new to kirtan to understand the significance and beauty of this ancient and spiritual art. I recommend this highly to everyone - not just those on the yogic journey.
There are a few kirtan 'stars' out there in the US these days - Krishna Das and Ragani to name a few - who are helping a wide audience enjoy and appreciate kirtan. While they are wonderful in their own right, my personal favorite will always be Jai Uttal.
Kirtan is Really Addictive September 30, 2005
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I bought this based on the snippets that they give you here on Amazon. The actual C.D. is much better than even the previews give you. It gives you energy, makes you want to get up and dance and twirl around with your hands over your head. It's also great to listen in the car, it makes any trip go by very quickly. My advice would be to buy it, it's one of the best Kirtan C.D.'s I've heard yet. The first C.D. is very fast paced and the second is more mellow, more open to interpretation.
Oceans of Bliss September 10, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Jai opens a gate to the lower Beriatic World and Bliss descends upon the hearer's consciousness like a gentle rain. Addictive!
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