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Batish, Ashwin - Sitar Power album #2

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Catalog Number:	BR6003
Label:	Batish Records
Year released:	1995
Playing time:	40 minutes
Style:	World
Language:	Instrumental - Sitar
Country:	USA
Submitted By:	batish@cruzio.com

Tracks:

01.	Sitar Mania (4:15) - fusion of Samba and fast Keharwa tala. Set to a combination of Ragas Pahadi, Bhoopali and Maand.
02.	Hi 5 (3:20) - When an extra beat is added to hiphop rhythm its structure resembles "Chakrataal" a 5 beat rhythm cycle. Based on the pentatonic raga Komal Ranjani innovated by Ashwin Batish.
03.	Cowboys and Indians (3:45) - This composition is based on raga Pahadi (meaning "of the mountains") and a healthy dose of bluegrass.
04.	Cerebral (9:18) - During this album's recording session, Ashwin's father Pandit Shiv Dayal Batish walked in and commented how much he was enjoying music and started singing along. Both he and Ashwin started trading licks and improvising. Ashwin quickly pu
05.	Surfing with the Sitarman (4:49) - This is a blend of raga Bhairavi with Rhythm & Blues.
06.	Misty (6:18) - Based on raga Bilaval from A flat and raga Bhairavi from C.
07.	Tropicool (5:05) - Based on raga Jhinjoti and jazz.
08.	A Tabla for Two (4:00) - Based on raga Madhumanti.

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