thirteen years ago, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “Rajasthani Folk-Kesariya Balam-Dadra Taal”. I am not a real Ethnic music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Lure Of Desert’ really is amazing. After seeing Raag Des-Alaap, Vilambit, Drut-Rachana Teen Taal, I had to have a good Vishwa Mohan Bhatt cd. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt “Lure Of Desert” is an amazing album.
Rajasthani Folk-Kesariya Balam-Dadra Taal stands out to me for its audacious melody and sheer beauty. Raag Megh Malhar-Alaap, Rachna Vilambit-Dhamar Taal & Dhrut Teen Taal is just simply stunning. Other tracks are good but your best bet is to stick with Raag Sarang-Rachana-Kaharva Taal. Raag Kirvani-Rachana-Kaharva Taal - isn’t quite as powerful vocally, but has a beautiful melody.
Lure Of Desert CD


