Ravi Shankar – Shankar Family and Friends
Out of print as a stand-alone release for decades since its original 1974 issue.
Produced by George Harrison, Shankar Family & Friends is an almost-forgotten masterwork – an emotional and sonic pact between two like-minded souls to both advance their spiritually minded bond and unite musical styles, cultures, and sounds.
Wondrous fashion Contributions from Ringo Starr, David Bromberg, Billy Preston, Nicky Hopkins, Jim Keltner, Klaus Voorman, and a host of virtuosic Indian musicians add to a diverse album that melds Eastern and Western traditions; encompasses jazz, funk, bhajan, Indian, and pop; and represents the spirit and breadth of Harrison’s Dark Horse Records imprint.
Mobile Fidelity’s numbered-edition 180g LP, sourced from the original analogue tapes, presents this unique album with restored sound that illustrates the beauty of the playing, compositions, and chemistry.
Track List: Ravi Shankar – Shankar Family and Friends
1. I Am Missing You
2. Kahān Gayelavā Shyām Saloné
3. Supané Mé Āyé Preetam Sainyā
4. I Am Missing You (Reprise)
5. Jaya Jagadish Haré
Dream, Nightmare & Dawn (Music for a Ballet):
6. Overture
7. Festivity & Joy
8. Love-Dance Ecstasy
9. Lust (Rāga Chandrakauns)
10. Dispute & Violence
11. Disillusionment & Frustration
12. Despair & Sorrow (Rāga Marwā)
13. Awakening
14. Peace & Hope (Rāga Bhatiyār)