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JALEBI has created a new musical category.
Reviewer: Sharon Rowell
Fusing the open and earnest intensity of “spiritual music” with the crazy-cool-funk of “world beat” Jalebi intoxicates the ears with something “else”... Something ancient, new, and critical to my soul.
Sharon Rowell - CD Baby CD REVIEWS
(Dec 12, 2006)
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Reviewer: Francesca
JALEBI Music presents itself as a source of relaxing sound and energy that pushes your mind to explore itself and life.
There is no time and no land but only your inner emotions moving in your mind and the rhythm of the music puts you in touch with your inner strength.
The words are positive and joyful and the music inspires you to give yourself up to it and to feel whatever you feel.
This is the goal of this music… rhythmic but warm and introspective that pushes you towards an inner voyage of your life.
Close your eyes and let the sound inspire you to free your mind, facing each step of your way with positive transcendental energy!
Francesca - CD Baby CD REVIEWS
(Oct 17, 2006)
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JALEBI Music song "Again With Krsna" wins "Single of the Day"!!! Check it out!www.singleoftheday.com/2006/08/27
"Eastern Trade Winds"
Blogged in World Beat by reviews Sunday August 27, 2006
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Sunday’s Child is taking a little trip to the eastern lands of India. Well sort of. As you can hear, this song has undertones of that which would come from India. At first I was thinking of a couple of fairly recent movies. Can you think of two that were a bit of a breakout hit in America? One had a female actress who has gone on to become a mega huge star. Can you name her? I’ll give ya a few minutes to think about it…
(space above left blank on purpose to denote the few minutes I’ve given you to think)
The answer to the second half is: Keira Knightley. The answers to the first half is: Bend it Like Beckham, and The Guru. I’m not gonna sit here and write that these were outstanding cultural movies for India. I’m willing to bet its far from it. However, they did/do show good hints at the Indian culture - though I’m betting there are more than just a few stereotypes that are myth in each. I have both on DVD and I’ll admit that I’ve watched Bend it Like Beckham more than a few times. I guess that’s partly why I think I make that connection.
This song has elements of that culture, but it’s blended with so many seedlings of other styles, that it becomes fairly easy to digest for someone who isn’t used to traditional music of India. It’s probably also because I’m expanding my musical horizons with as much of an open mind that I can possibly have. The undertones of the drums strongly suggest that it’s almost capable of being a dance song. In fact, if I did have a suggestion for Jalebi, it would be to take the drums all the way into dance territory, don’t just hint and dance around it (pun intended) - nail it on the head. I feel if they did that it would give them a much wider audience for DJ’s.
I find the male speaking voice going on a little bit odd, but every time I hear I catch something new, so I guess in that respect it’s doing it’s job. The female singing here is too sparse for me. I’d like to hear her singing more than the chorus only because I really like her voice. I’m also digging the sitar sample, though I’m normally a purist for exotic instruments. Case in point, on my next CD I promise that I’ll be writing and recording a song that makes use of a hurdy gurdy. I may even attempt adding a sitar to the situation. Scratch that may, make it I will. Why the hell not, I want diversity.
Jalebi isn’t yet on iTunes, but I’ve been informed that they are currently working on getting their music onto it. I think it’s a wise choice. I also expect that as they grow a bit more, their production and writing will improve as well. Always a good thing. I’d recommend contacting them through their myspace page as I couldn’t find an official website. Support this group, they deserve it. Also, I will likely update this page with the link to the iTunes music when they inform me that it happens and I’ll updating this post to fix the link to their music when that happens. Sail off to an exotic land, enjoy and purchase.
Defies Classification. Craftsmanship meets Inspiration!
17-Jul-2006 10:46:30 PM
Reviewer: hudef
Jalebi's genre-busting creations bring new life to what was becoming a rather predictable "world music" scene. No contrived multi-cultural mashups here! This is music from deep within the heart. First and foremost these inspired musicians are spiritual practicioners, They draw deeply on the ancient Krishna-Bhakti traditions of India and infuse them with ...well...coolness. Being talented and skilled musicians allows them to create enticing musical landscapes that demand repeated exploration.
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5 stars
Brilliant! 07-Mar-2007 12:50:42 AM
Reviewer: rishal108
ABsolutely amazing! Hare Krishna!
Rishall08 - Download.com (Reviews of JALEBI)
(Mar 7, 2007)
Artist Administrator Response
Thank you for your refreshing and encouraging words!
22-Aug-2006 12:06:59 PM
Reviewer: Jalebi3
To HUDEF:
It is indeed refreshing and encouraging beyond words to read your kind and sapient appreciation of our music.
We are indeed spiritual practitioners involved daily in the practice of Bhakti Yoga. Our music is an attempt to express the self-realized knowledge that we have garnered over the years which we cherish in our hearts and desire to share with others.
JALEBI Music for us is a divinely given medium of expression and we feel blessed, honored and fully conscious of the responsibility that it requires of us. We are however confident that although we may not be individually capable of rising to the task......we humbly ask God to lift us up ......and give us what we lack and to maintain what we have.
Thank you for listening.... and may your spiritual path be eternally filled with knowledge and bliss.
MiraBai Devi Dasi aka Shirley Marie Bradby