World / World Fusion, Raga, Experimental, Indian Classical, Indian Subcontinent Traditions
A.R. Swaminathan Engineer
Abhiman Kaushal Tabla
Al Brown Viola
Alan Raph Trombone
Ashit Desai Conductor
Barry Finclair Viola, Violin
Batia Lieberman Cello
Beverly Lauridsen Cello
Blaise Dupuy Engineer
Ebet Roberts Photography
Frederick Zlotkin Cello
Jack Kripl Sax (Soprano), Flute
Jean Gagne Voices
Jon Gibson Sax (Soprano)
Karen Karlsrud Violin
Keith O'Quinn Trombone
Kurt Munkasci Producer
Lenny Pickett Sax (Tenor), Sax (Alto)
Martin Perlich Liner Notes
Masako Yanagita Viola, Violin
Mayuki Fukuhara Violin
Melanie Penny Art Direction
Michael McGrath Assistant Engineer
Michael Riesman Piano, Mixing, Conductor
Mike McGrath Assistant Engineer
Partha Sarathy Veena, Sarod
Peter Gordon French Horn
Philip Glass Producer, Performer
Ravi Shankar Performer, Arranger, Producer, Orchestration, Vocals
Regis Iandiorio Violin
Regis Landiorio Violin
Richard Peck Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
Richard Sortomme Viola
Ron Sell French Horn
Ronu Mazumdar Flute
Rory Johnston Executive Producer
S.P. Balasubramanian Vocals
Sergiu Schwartz Violin
Seymour Barab Cello
Shubho Shankar Sitar
Suresh Lalwani Mixing, Conductor, ?, Orchestral Assistant, Arranger, Producer
T. Srinivasan ?, Mridangam, Drum Sounds
Tim Baker Violin
A collaboration between an avant-garde modern classical composer and a traditional Indian/Hindi composer/performer seems as unlikely as ice hockey on the River Styx. However, Passages is a collaboration between Philip Glass and Ravi Shankar and it works quite well. Shankar's smooth style fits nicely with Glass' dissonant orchestrations. There is a great deal of technical data involved here. Both of these artists have long taken intellectual approaches to music. Thus, the liner notes are a bit heavy-handed. The music is brilliant. The symphony dominates the soundscapes, but Shankar's atmospheres are integral to the success of this project. This CD will appeal to fans of John Cage, Terry Riley, and Steve Reich. ~ Jim Brenholts, All Music Guide |
