Quintessence by Praful & Sika
Inspired by the magical realm of Elementals (nature spirits), this album is an artistic collaboration of musical genres. Retro analogue synths merging with Flutes, chilled Jazz Saxophone and Electro-Tribal rhythms on Didjeridoo. Fresh expressions of music to move and inspire you.
The entire album is an Ode to the invisible nature spirits (Elementals) that dwell in every living creature and animate the 5 Elements Air, water, earth, Fire and Ether.
Praful and the New Zealander Sika met in 2010 during Praful's first visit to New Zealand — there was an instant connection. Since then, they have played several concerts together in NZ and Europe.
This is their first release together - their music spans from the heavens deep into the Earth. Wind blowing through wood, gentle, wild; a fresh breeze that moves you to the core.
Tracklist
| 1. | O.A.K. | 22:58 |
| 2. | Ode to the Invisible | 18:37 |
| 3. | Elementals | 18:25 |
| 4. | O.A.K. Time Lapse Mix | 5:21 |
| 5. | Ode to the Invisible - Fae Space | 4:18 |
| 6. | Ode to the Invisible - Fire Fae Mix | 6:00 |
| 7. | Elementals - Extended Radio Mix | 5:10 |
| 8. | Quintessence Album Teaser | 2:58 |
Credits
*Praful – Bansuri (Indian Bamboo Flutes), Soprano Sax, Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Vocals, Kanjira, Synths, Fender Rhodes, small percussion
*Sika (NZ) – Didjeridoo, Native American Flutes, Vocals, Percussion, Dan Moi, Rattles, Synths
guests:
*Shane Hamill (NZ) – Bass (O.A.K.)
*Steve Welch (NZ) – Drums (Ode to the Invisible)
*Gopal Anand (FR) – Bass & Electric Guitar (Ode to the Invisible)
All music composed, produced, arranged and recorded by Praful & Sika
Mixed by Praful @ Skywalker Studio (DE)
Mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering, NL
Cover design & photos by Vimal G. Gabrielsen / www.vimalgabrielsen.com
Executive producers: Mystic Productions / Sika Music
Special thanks to: Darinka, Vimal, Gopal Anand, Shane Hamill, Steve Welch, Guus & Tim @ Midi Amsterdam, Kareem Raïhani, everybody @ Silenzio.de, Nico Bodewes, Darius, Harsh Wardhan, Pratap Gujar, Mukund, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Jaya, Shemaya and Isha
www.prafulmusic.com / www.sikamusic.com
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Praful is a master multi-instrumentalist, singer, sound healer, composer & producer. He amalgamates Shamanic power, Heart medicine, Indian sweetness, Mantra ecstasy, Jazz virtuosity, World rhythms and Meditative depth into his own unique blend of Sacred World Fusion. His 10 Solo albums and many collaborations garnered international success. His Bandcamp discography is the most complete on the net.