Album - Shaku

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Michael Woodhead, Wind and Wire:
"...I’d like to say, very simply: I invite you to listen.
I do not write music for relaxation, or for dancing,
but for the very pleasure of listening."

Swami Anand Omkar achieves just that on Shaku.
But then he offers us something more.

Through the musical presentation of six compositions,
Omkar takes us through the existence of Shaku,
a being,or figure created from imagination into
which life has been imbued.
...
Dramatic and rhythmic, light-hearted and solemn,
Omkar’s music reminded me occasionally of the compositions
of the blind Classicist composer, Moondog.
Yet, Omkar offers a singularly different expression of music,
and Shaku is well worth a listen
for its musical representation of Man’s life.
...

Chris Spector,Midwest Record Recap:
"Impressionistic contemporary classical/new age date
that takes you on a self contained musical journey
putting electronics to good use throughout.
With electronic nature sounds parsed in
as well as other sonic surprises
to keep you tuned in,
this is a nice ear opening date for adult
listeners looking for that left of center goodie."

Volume 27/Number 7
February 14, 2003
MIDWEST RECORD RECAP
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Lake Zurich, IL., 60047
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CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher
The voice of the entertainment retailer and broadcaster
(c) 2004 Midwest Record Recap

The challenge was to create a figure,
not knowing exactly what kind of being it is.

"Friendly spoken,I still don`t know
who or what Shaku is.
But it is breathing,it has a birth
and it has it`s death.
So whenever there is a start point
and an end
there must be something alive.

The very point I assume is
there is a chance to feel with a being.
Ever had a Teddybear ?
Holding a piece of textile
in your arms
and been accompanied
by a pair of glass eyes.
And yet it may helped you
to bring you closer
in understanding
what love and compassion could be."

This Album is an independent release.
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Digital distributions avaliable on Internet platforms.

The themes in detail

Shaku`s Birth
Birth is a kind of hard job to do.
Not only for the mother but also for Shaku.
Where is he ? What`s going on ?
There is fear and there is hope and future.
A trembling something.

Shaku`s Theme
The theme appeares in the last part
of the Shaku`s Birth track
introduced by the solo oboe and woodwinds.
It looks like every being has a theme,
an inner growth theme,
introduced as soon as born.
Music allows to vary and play with it.

God Bless Ya
The young Shaku.
A bit jazzy,a bit noisy.
Energy of the youth.

River of Life
Imagine Shaku to walk to a river.
It`s a warm bright day.
Deep green shores.
The sound of the river
invites to take the clothes of,
to jump in and to allow the body
to be moved by the water.
After being so refreshed
it`s a good idea to lay down in the grass
and feel the warmth of the sun.

Skyscraper
It`s time to look around at the evening of Shaku`s life.
Shaku sits at the roof of a skyscraper.
From there one can see the complete city.
One can see the house where one was born.
One can see the cemetery.
A cool and fresh breeze opens the mind
and sharpens the senses.

Farewell
Farewell Shaku.
And thanks for the songs.