Over one year in the making, the album features an extended presentation of the powerful Moola Mantra, which was received by Deva & Miten during a meditation retreat at the Oneness University in Chennai, India.
The Moola Mantra meanders like a sacred river through a lush landscape of sitars, bansuri, dotar, grand piano, tablas, cello and string quartet, with Deva's golden voice leading the way, flowing finally into an ocean of silence. It honours all spiritual paths, religions, creeds and traditions, and celebrates the divine light in every living being.
Produced by Ben Leinbach, known for his fine production work with Jai Uttal, the Moola Mantra, like a symphony, meanders through a landscape of sitars, bansuri, dotar, string quartets, grand piano, tablas and ambient electronica, with Deva's stunning voice - a golden thread - leading the way.
Special guest musicians include Miten (vocals) Jai Uttal (dotar), Nepalese bansuri maestro Manose, who has become an integral part of Deva Premal and Miten's live performances, Kit Walker (piano), and Benjy Wertheimer (esraj).
Track times
1. Moola Mantra (invocation) - 10:25
2. Moola Mantra - 38:09
3. Moola Mantra (incantation) - 2:54
Total running time: 51:28