Offers Animated Stories, Bharata Natyam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Devotional, Classical, Instrumental and Yoga CDs, DVDs and VCDs. http://www.musicandchants.com/rss.php sales@musicandchants.com (Lakshmanan S.) en Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:33:17 +0000 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification This is a RSS formatted XML site feed generated by osCommerce. It is intended to be viewed in a News Reader. Please visit Google Reader at http://www.google.com/intl/en/googlereader/tour.html for more info. http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-relaxing-piano-music-for-meditation-yoga-stress-relief-p-4727.html http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-relaxing-piano-music-for-meditation-yoga-stress-relief-p-4727.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:11:21 +0000 Let your body relax and your mind unwind to the soothing sounds of fingers dancing across piano keys. Relaxing Piano Music is ideal for those who enjoy and appreciate beautiful renditions of classics and new music, Composed on the piano especially to help relaxation. Used as an accompaniment for meditation and yoga or simply as a way to unwind after a hard day's work, this CD provides the perfect foliage for stress relief. Let the soothing sounds wash over you as melodious harmonies wash you to a shore of calm relaxation. ** Tracks: 1. Sounds od Serenity 2. Escape the Mind 3. Heal your Soul 4. Inner Joy 5. A Moment's Silence http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-pure-nature-soothing-sounds-for-sleep-relaxation-p-4726.html http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-pure-nature-soothing-sounds-for-sleep-relaxation-p-4726.html Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:36:29 +0000 Soothing rain, a calming breeze, a gentle stream, its amazing, the effect that the sounds of nature can have on us. They can help us relax and help us feel rejuvenated and even, in some cased, help us fall asleep. Pure Nature has natural sounds from the woods, waters, and forests. These sounds of nature are perect for relaxation, meditation, sleep or as a natural ambience. Meticulous care is taken to include only the pure sounds of nature while recording, resulting in a pristine natural soun that are directly from nature. Unwind to the the comforting whisper of water, the sound of wind and white noise gently rustling through the trees for relaxation, stress reduction and sleep. ** Tracks: 1. A walk in the woods 2. Chirping birds 3. Stream of joy 4. A whisper in the wind 5. Singing birds 6. Calm breeze 7. Third eye 8. Pure bliss 9. Relaxing forest. http://www.musicandchants.com/cds-thalattu-padalgal-tamil-charulatha-mani-p-4725.html http://www.musicandchants.com/cds-thalattu-padalgal-tamil-charulatha-mani-p-4725.html Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:26:51 +0000 As tiny beings, babies require quite a few things the average human would need, but in smaller portions or in different wavelengths. For instance, sunlight .... It's not that the sun will kill a baby, but if exposed to more than a certain amount, it could be harmful to the child. So also music .... depending on the genre and volume, what a regular person may consider soothing or relaxing may actually be more than a child can handle. Lullabies are often sung by parents in calming children, putting to sleep, or simply spending time with them. The simple lyrics, nature, and storyline of lullabies are usually intended for children, and are therefore suitable for them. A parent can rock a child to sleep with a lull-a-bye, calm a discontented child, or sing along with a playing child. ** Tracks: 1. Varam Kodi 2. Azhagana 3. Mannupugazh 4. Kai Irandil 5. Mannikkam Katti 6. Chittiramay 7. Kannay En Kanmaniyae 8. Vennilavae Ingu 9. Poovaga Vandhu http://www.musicandchants.com/dvds-learn-bharatanatyam-natya-vardhini-vol-4-dvd-p-4724.html http://www.musicandchants.com/dvds-learn-bharatanatyam-natya-vardhini-vol-4-dvd-p-4724.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:51:51 +0000 BHARATANATYAM being the oldest and purest form of Indian Classical dance is a combination of music, expression and rhythm. The two facets of Indian dance, the Tandava (vigorous) and the Lasya (gentle) blend beautifully in Bharatanatyam. I encompass all the elements of dance, drama and spiritually elevate the audience. Bharatanatyam is poetry in motion and all the cognate elements of Bhava, Raga and Tala reveal themselves as all in one. ** Tracks: 1. Anjali 2. Mallari and Natesa Kauthuvam 3. Pushpanjali and Kriti 4. Varnam ** SREKALA BHARATH: A disciple of renowned Guru K.J.Sarasa, Srekala Bharath is a passionate dancer, an ingenious choreographer and an inspirational teacher of international repute. Srekala started dancing at the tender age of seven with her imitable style, nimble footwork and exquisite abhinaya. She has created thematic presentations ranging from traditional classic to modern day concepts winning critical acclaim including the Kalaimamani, Tamilnadu state award, and the Bharata Rathnam from the Government of Sri Lanka. ** Srekala is deeply committed to the exceptional development of her students enabling them to evolve as artistes as they share in her creative journey at Thejas an institution she founded that defines talent and continues to empower artistic expression in Chennai, India for over a decade. http://www.musicandchants.com/dvds-learn-bharatanatyam-natya-vardhini-vol-3-dvd-p-4723.html http://www.musicandchants.com/dvds-learn-bharatanatyam-natya-vardhini-vol-3-dvd-p-4723.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:49:05 +0000 BHARATANATYAM being the oldest and purest form of Indian Classical dance is a combination of music, expression and rhythm. The two facets of Indian dance, the Tandava (vigorous) and the Lasya (gentle) blend beautifully in Bharatanatyam. I encompass all the elements of dance, drama and spiritually elevate the audience. Bharatanatyam is poetry in motion and all the cognate elements of Bhava, Raga and Tala reveal themselves as all in one. Tracks: 1. Mallari 2. Kriti - Mooladhara 3. Varnam ** SREKALA BHARATH: A disciple of renowned Guru K. J. Sarasa, Srekala Bharath is a passionate dancer, an ingenious choreographer and an inspirational teacher of international repute. Srekala started dancing at the tender age of seven with her imitable style, nimble footwork and exquisite abhinaya. She has created thematic presentations ranging from traditional classic to modern day concepts winning critical acclaim including the Kalaimamani, Tamilnadu state award, and the Bharata Rathnam from the Government of Sri Lanka. Srekala is deeply committed to the exceptional development of her students enabling them to evolve as artistes as they share in her creative journey at Thejas an institution she founded that defines talent and continues to empower artistic expression in Chennai, India for over a decade. http://www.musicandchants.com/dvds-learn-bharatanatyam-natya-vardhini-vol-2-dvd-p-4722.html http://www.musicandchants.com/dvds-learn-bharatanatyam-natya-vardhini-vol-2-dvd-p-4722.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:39:47 +0000 BHARATANATYAM being the oldest and purest form of Indian Classical dance is a combination of music, expression and rhythm. The two facets of Indian dance, the Tandava (vigorous) and the Lasya (gentle) blend beautifully in Bharatanatyam. I encompass all the elements of dance, drama and spiritually elevate the audience. Bharatanatyam is poetry in motion and all the cognate elements of Bhava, Raga and Tala reveal themselves as all in one. ** Tracks: 1. Anjali and Ananda Narthana 2. Andal Kauthuvam 3. Anjali and Alarippu 4. Varnam ** SREKALA BHARATH: A disciple of renowned Guru K. J. Sarasa, Srekala Bharath is a passionate dancer, an ingenious choreographer and an inspirational teacher of international repute. Srekala started dancing at the tender age of seven with her imitable style, nimble footwork and exquisite abhinaya. She has created thematic presentations ranging from traditional classic to modern day concepts winning critical acclaim including the Kalaimamani, Tamilnadu state award, and the Bharata Rathnam from the Government of Sri Lanka. Srekala is deeply committed to the exceptional development of her students enabling them to evolve as artistes as they share in her creative journey at Thejas an institution she founded that defines talent and continues to empower artistic expression in Chennai, India for over a decade. http://www.musicandchants.com/dvds-learn-bharatanatyam-natya-vardhini-vol-1-dvd-p-4721.html http://www.musicandchants.com/dvds-learn-bharatanatyam-natya-vardhini-vol-1-dvd-p-4721.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:36:05 +0000 BHARATANATYAM being the oldest and purest form of Indian Classical dance is a combination of music, expression and rhythm. The two facets of Indian dance, the Tandava (vigorous) and the Lasya (gentle) blend beautifully in Bharatanatyam. I encompass all the elements of dance, drama and spiritually elevate the audience. Bharatanatyam is poetry in motion and all the cognate elements of Bhava, Raga and Tala reveal themselves as all in one. ** Tracks: 1.Thodaya Mangalam 2. Anjali and Narthana Ganapathy 3. Shanmuga Kauthuvam 4. Varnam ** SREKALA BHARATH: A disciple of renowned Guru K. J. Sarasa, Srekala Bharath is a passionate dancer, an ingenious chorographer and an inspirational teacher of international repute. Srekala started dancing at the tender age of seven with her imitable style, nimble footwork and exquisite abhinaya. She has created thematic presentations ranging from traditional classic to modern day concepts winning critical acclaim including the Kalaimamani, Tamilnadu state award, and the Bharata Rathnam from the Government of Sri Lanka. Srekala is deeply committed to the exceptional development of her students enabling them to evolve as artistes as they share in her creative journey at Thejas an institution she founded that defines talent and continues to empower artistic expression in Chennai, India for over a decade. http://www.musicandchants.com/classical-music-dvds-learn-to-sing-hindustani-vocal-vol-2-dvd-p-4720.html http://www.musicandchants.com/classical-music-dvds-learn-to-sing-hindustani-vocal-vol-2-dvd-p-4720.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:26:06 +0000 The Hindustani Music that developed during the Moghul 15th and 16th century AD is based on the rich Indian tradition. Amir Khusro was a scholar poet and musicologist of rare talent in the court of Allauddin Khilji 13th century AD is credited with the introduction of new forms and styles in Hindustani music, which are still in practice today. Hindustani music is based on the raga system. Raag is the intricate system of scales and associated melodic patterns. In their numerical ratios, the scales and melodic patterns correspond with moods, colors, seasons and hours of day and night. This time theory, which governs the raags, is a unique feature of Hindustani music. The main architect of the existing system of Hindustani music was Pandit V N Bhatkhande who was responsible for the classification of the Ragas into the 10 that's. An important landmark in Hindustani music was the establishment of gharanas under the patronage of princely states. A gharana is more a school of thought than an institution. Each of the gharanas developed distinct facets and styles of presentation and performance. A Hindustani musician by profession, Dr. Ramdesh Pande is a renowned vocalist of new generation and an artist of commendable talent. Shri Chepe Shri Panake and Pt. Prabhakar Deshkar initiated Dr. Ramdesh Pande in classical music. Later he was fortunate to receive guidance from Pt. Yashwant Bua Joshi and Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar of Gwalior and Jaipur Gharanas. He has also received tutelage from Pt. Babanrao Haldankar of Agra Gharana and Pt. Yeshwant Mahale of Bhatkhande Parampara. Dr. Ramdesh Pande has excelled academically with post graduate degree in music from Nagpur University with gold medal. He is an A Graded artist of Akashwani and Doordarshan and has performed several prestigious musical platforms in India and all over the world. ** Tracks: 1. Introduction 2. Exercises and Paltas 3. About Kayal Gayaki 4. Process of Singing Kayal Gayaki 5. Concert Pattern. http://www.musicandchants.com/classical-music-dvds-learn-to-sing-hindustani-vocal-vol-1-dvd-p-4719.html http://www.musicandchants.com/classical-music-dvds-learn-to-sing-hindustani-vocal-vol-1-dvd-p-4719.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:01:19 +0000 The Hindustani Music that developed during the Moghul 15th and 16th century AD is based on the rich Indian tradition. Amir Khusro was a scholar poet and musicologist of rare talent in the court of Allauddin Khilji 13th century AD is credited with the introduction of new forms and styles in Hindustani music, which are still in practice today. Hindustani music is based on the raga system. Raag is the intricate system of scales and associated melodic patterns. In their numerical ratios, the scales and melodic patterns correspond with moods, colors, seasons and hours of day and night. This time theory, which governs the raags, is a unique feature of Hindustani music. The main architect of the existing system of Hindustani music was Pandit V. N. Bhatkhande who was responsible for the classification of the Ragas into the 10 that's. An important landmark in Hindustani music was the establishment of gharanas under the patronage of princely states. A gharana is more a school of thought than an institution. Each of the gharanas developed distinct facets and styles of presentation and performance. A Hindustani musician by profession, Dr. Ramdesh Pande is a renowned vocalist of new generation and an artist of commendable talent. Shri Chepe Shri Panake and Pt. Prabhakar Deshkar initiated Dr. Ramdesh Pande in classical music. Later he was fortunate to receive guidance from Pt. Yashwant Bua Joshi and Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar of Gwalior and Jaipur Gharanas. He has also received tutelage from Pt. Babanrao Haldankar of Agra Gharana and Pt. Yeshwant Mahale of Bhatkhande Parampara. Dr. Ramdesh Pande has excelled academically with post graduate degree in music from Nagpur University with gold medal. He is an A Graded artist of Akashwani and Doordarshan and has performed several prestigious musical platforms in India and all over the world. ** Tracks: 1. Introduction 2. About Hindustani Classical Music 3. About Gharana 4. Tuning 5. Sitting Posture and Voice Culture 6. Basic Notes of Hindustani Classical Music 7. Basic Exercises 8. Bhajan In rag Bhairavi 9. Concert Pattern. http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-healing-meditation-p-4715.html http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-healing-meditation-p-4715.html Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:35:51 +0000 Soft and soothing music played to a relaxing pace stills your thoughts and helps you look inward. The seven numbers of Healing Meditation are tailored to cajole the mind to rest and relax, leading to deeper breathing and greater awareness. These numbers slow the tempo of a frenetic life style and help you regain a true vision of life. Watch your days gain in meaning and significance as you anchor yourself to these measured but catchy cadences. Heal your self from within and let new visions of beauty and strength take over. Balance your life to the warm patterns of energizing music. Breathe new vigor into your life. Let your life vibrate to the healing sounds serenity and joy. ** Tracks: 1. Cleansing 2. Therapy Music 3. Relaxation Music 4. Deep Meditation 5. Purity 6. Bliss 7. Peace of mind http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-soothing-rhythms-for-relaxation-p-4714.html http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-soothing-rhythms-for-relaxation-p-4714.html Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:47:56 +0000 From the beat of our hearts to the measures of our breath everything in life happens to a rhythm. Let Soothing Rhythms for Relaxation create a state of peace and relaxation and regulate your nervous system to your benefit. Enrich yourself with the immense richness of the native rhythms and sounds in this marvelous album and you will begin to feel the pulse of life in its variegated situations. Catchy rhythms and magical melodies that go with them will grow on you to add warmth, vibrancy and affirmation to you. Breathe in these comforting rhythms and add depth to your cycle of activities. Let your breath become deeper and slower and watch your life flowering to a different cadence of creativity and beauty. Let Soothing Rhythms change your life. ** Tracks: 1. Rhythm of life 2. Inner Journey 3. Mystic Rhythms 4. Soothing Music 5. Visions 6. Revelations 7. Breathe 8. Healing 9. Reflections 10. Pure Bliss http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-tibetian-singing-bowl-for-relaxation-meditation-p-4713.html http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-tibetian-singing-bowl-for-relaxation-meditation-p-4713.html Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:53:48 +0000 Tibetian singing bowls are a type of standing bell that sit with the bottom surface resting. The sides and rim of singing bowls vibrate to produce sounds. These singing bells are traditionally used through out Asia and are used worldwide for meditation, music, relaxation, personal well-being and religious practice. Singing bowls are used by psychotherapists, massage therapists, recovery, stress and meditation specialists. In this album, the bowls has been used to create harmonious music at different pitch levels. They create a calming effect on the mind and body and help you relax and slip into a deep, meditative state of being. Two bonus tracks have also been included which correspond to the sounds of nature like the wind and rain. This unique album is sure to take you on a spiritual journey unlike any other, where music and melody come together to create a soul stirring experience. ** Tracks: Tibetian Singing Bowl with Nature Sounds, Tibetian Singing Bowl with Rain Drops, Tibetian Singing Bowl For Relaxation and Meditation [Version -1], Tibetian Singing Bowl For Relaxation and Meditation [Version -2] and Tibetian Singing Bowl For Relaxation and Meditation [Version -3]. http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-meditation-into-light-p-4712.html http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-meditation-into-light-p-4712.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:55:52 +0000 Meditation is the one cure for all the ills of modern life. It is the rain of nectar that drives away the fever of anxiety. It is the calm and silence that stills all clash and clamor and bestows peace and happiness. The seven lovely tracks of Meditation into the Light build on music's capacity for deep introspection and serenity and naturally still the mind and turn it inwards. This helps reduce stress and induce relaxation. The spiritual light is the matrix of everything in the cosmos. Turn to it through these meditative tracks and let a deeper light shine in all the dimensions of your life. Return to this album everyday and watch the ineffable peace pervade you. ** Tracks: 1. Awakening 2. Inner Journey 3. Upswing 4. Journey into the light 5. Indian Nights 6. Serenity 7. Peace of mind http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-soul-relaxation-p-4711.html http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-soul-relaxation-p-4711.html Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:09:24 +0000 Relax and rejuvenate, relax and refresh, relax and renew yourself. Reap the rewards of relaxation by plumping for Soul Relaxation, your one-stop album for instrumentals that will make you let your hair down and take your spirits up. Let these placid numbers change the gear of your life to a smooth and steady flow of peace and tranquility. Let your blood pressure come down, slow down your aging process, live life to its hilt, and build awareness and warmth into your relationships. Let go and harvest the fullness of health. Stop worrying and start living by making the peace and calm of Relax your anthem. Relax, your time has come. ** Tracks: 1. Oriental Breeze 2. Gentle Drops 3. Winds of Melody 4. Sunrise 5. Soft Whisper 6. Listen to your soul 7. Seaside Bliss http://www.musicandchants.com/other-chanting-sacred-chants-p-4710.html http://www.musicandchants.com/other-chanting-sacred-chants-p-4710.html Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:06:22 +0000 1. Atma Shatakam: The great Adi Shankara (first Shankaracharya) of the eighth century summarized the entirety of Advaita Vedanta (non-dualistic philosophy) in six stanzas. When a young boy of eight, while wandering in the Himalayas , seeking to find his guru, he encountered a sage who asked him, Who are you? The boy answered with these stanzas, which are known as Nirvana Shatakam or Atma Shatakam. Nirvana is complete equanimity, freedom and joy. Atma is the True Self. The sage the Boy was talking to was Swami Govindapada Acharya, who was, indeed, the teacher he was looking for. ** 2. Bhavani Ashtakam: This is a prayer to mother Divine, Devi Bhavani, composed by Adi Jagadguru Sri Shankaraacarya Bhagvatpada in a high state of devotion and Divine bliss to uplift the consciousness of devotees. This great ashtakam (that which contains 8 verses) is composed by Sri Adi Sankara and it would move any one who reads it to tears. If a great soul like Him, had to describe himself, thus, Imagine the state of an ignoramus like any one of us. ** 3. Madurashtakam: Mahaprabhu Srimad Vallabhacharya (1479-1531) is one of the greatest sage-philosophers of India, who belonged to a Telugu family, was one of the foremost followers of Bhakthi Marga and established his philosophy of pushti Marga in North India during the 16th century. Madhurashtakam written by him sees sweetness in his lord inch by inch. Madhurashtakam particularly brings in to focus, Lord Krishna as a child, and glorifies the grace of the child Lord. ** 4. Shiva Panchaksharam: A Shiva stotra composed by Adi Shankaracharya. This holy stotra to worship Lord Shiva, is made of five litters and is popularly called Panchakshara: Na Ma Si Va Ya. The term Shiva means auspicious. http://www.musicandchants.com/devotional-dvds-lord-buddha-english-documentary-dvd-p-4709.html http://www.musicandchants.com/devotional-dvds-lord-buddha-english-documentary-dvd-p-4709.html Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:47:29 +0000 Religion and music have always had an integrally close relationship with each other. As the world's fourth largest religion, Buddhism is no exception; except the way it has intertwined with music is somewhat different to the relationship music has with Christianity, Islam or Hinduism. Buddhism is unique in that it does not consider chanting to be prayer. Chanting cleanses the mind like water cleanses the body. When you chant Buddhist mantras, you are not asking someone to save you from evil nor are you hoping to be given a place in heaven after death. Instead, through chanting you can learn, teach, philosophize or re-memorize the discourse. ** This DVD contains Buddhist chants recited by monks in monasteries in Thailand and India . It also contains a short history of the origin of some important chants, an interview with a monk that helps to give a deeper understanding of Buddhist chants. Through this DVD, you will learn several important chants which are the first steps to meditation. They focus on a simple phrase and melody and repeat it over and over. The repetition relaxes the mind and the body thus becomes ready to meditate. ** The aim of Buddhist chanting and meditation is to clean the mind of defilement and disturbances, to gain insight (Vipasana) which leads to the understanding of the true nature of things. The essential features are mindfulness and awareness, which you will discover to practice chanting with this DVD. ** Buddham saranam gacchami Dhammam saranam gacchami Sangham saranam gacchami - I take refuge in the Buddha I take refuge in the Dharma I take refuge in the Sangha. http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-relax-p-4708.html http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-relax-p-4708.html Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:59:10 +0000 Relax and rejuvenate, relax and refresh, relax and renew yourself. Reap the rewards of relaxation by plumping for Relax your one-stop album for instrumentals that will make you let your hair down and take your spirits up. Let these placid numbers change the gear of your life to a smooth and steady flow of peace and tranquility. Let your blood pressure come down, slow down your aging process, live life to its hilt, and build awareness and warmth into your relationships. Let go and harvest the fullness of health. Stop worrying and start living by making the peace and calm of Relax your anthem. Relax, your time has come. ** Tracks: 1. Relax with chirping birds 2. Relax in the rainforest 3. Relax with waterfalls 4. Relax with wind chimes 5. Relax with the sounds of the ocean 6. Oriental Relaxation 7. Indian Electric Relaxation http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-spiritual-music-of-india-p-4707.html http://www.musicandchants.com/music-therapy-cds-spiritual-music-of-india-p-4707.html Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:56:31 +0000 India's classical music is essentially spiritual and sublime. India reads the entire cosmos as divine vibrations form Shiva's damaru (the kettledrum), perceiving his entire form as spiritual sounds (Naada). Spiritual Music of India takes you away from the conflict and clamour of modern life and puts you in the centre of the sanctuary of Om, the greatest sounds. Deep calls form the bamboo and enticing vibration from the sitar draw you into the inner worlds of beauty and calm. Chime to the eleven exquisite tracks in Spiritual Music of India and see a deeper tranquility entering your heart. Let lovely Indian ragas and cadences take you into an inner voyage of peace and happiness. Re-discover India's true sounds and a deep peace through this precious album. ** Tracks: 1. Om om 2. Bomma bomma 3. Gayathri mantra 4. Om jai jagadish hare 5. Shiva stuti 6. Lingastakam 7. Sarvamangala mangalye 8. Mahishasura mardini (aigiri nandini) 9. Venkatesha namavalee (sri venkatesha sri srinivasa) 10. Venkateshwara sthotram 11. Hariharathmajam vishwamohanam