Thank you for this! Luckily I saw her in 1993, I say luckily because Sheila can no longer sing or even speak because of burning mouth syndrome. She now writes self-help books. Bill Nelson plays on the Beatles cover 'Tomorrow Never Knows'.
I'm so glad you reacted to the full version. The shorter single is nice enough but it lacks the wonderful instrumental build-up in the second half of the song. I had no idea Bill Nelson was on this album either. Now I love the guy even more!
Great choice JP, I haven't heard this in many years. Sheila Chandra's solo work has some fine tracks too - I really like Shanti, Shanti, Shanti and Om Namaha Shiva...very soothing!
Always loved this. I think this is the 12inch version. As someone else said this came in as breath of fresh air and continues to be so.And, yes, Tomorrow Never Knows cover is worth a listen. Great choice and glad you liked it. I’d have been shocked if you didn’t!
Wonderful fusion of east and west. Really glad you played the full version. I loved this back in the early eighties. The trance/drone type feel is a feature of a lot of Indian music.
EXCELLENT! I was 17 when this came out and living in a very mixed raced area. None of us had EVER seen an Indian girl on Top of the Pops before, it's all anyone at college talked about for WEEKS. Sheila also put out a number of thoroughly brilliant solo albums. As someone below said, she has a disorder now which no-one understands and has left her unable to talk without pain, let alone sing. She's written several self-help books. Highly recommend her ''weaving my ancestors voives/zen kiss'' albums, they very much go together
Ime a sucker for the sitar and tabla, this is a great fusion of western pop and Indian instrumentation, and a great voice. Terrific track from the 80s that wouldn't have looked out of place in the mid/late 60s. Another top notch choice, keep them coming👌
Loved this one when it came out. Was like a strange melange of Indian, mouth music, trance and Jarresque synth. Funny seeing it pop up on your channel.
One of my all time favourites! Sadly, 'Third Eye' was Monsoon's only album. There are some great tracks on there. Well worth a listen if you like this kind of music.
You should listen to, and compare, the version of the song from her solo album "Weaving My Ancestors' Voices". Its called "Ever So Lonely / Eyes / Ocean" on the album (I think its track 4) because its transformed into a traditional piece where Ever So Lonely is part of a new whole. Its amazing.
I'm definitely good, JP. This takes me right back to when the track came out. I loved it then and I love it now. Thanks for continuing to investigate awesome music.
Justin, the cd you referenced with her is the Third Eye cd. I had sent it to you a few years ago. Glad you're starting to listen to Monsoon/Sheila Chandra. Great reaction!
That really gets my attention - excellent! I'd have watched it sooner if I knew it was Sheila Chandra, I didn't know she worked with a group. I'd love to hear more of this.
There is a great version of the Beatles track "Tomorrow Never Knows' on the album. Actually the whole album is a treat. I first heard it in 1982 and have had a copy since. What a sweet blending of Eastern and Western instruments. Om Shanti.
Excellent choice! Sheila Chandra's solo work is lovely, and I highly recommend her album Weaving My Ancestor's Voices, which is just her singing a capella, or with an accompanying drone at most, mixing Celtic and Indian traditions. In a similar vein, I also recommend Natacha Atlas, the Egyptian-born singer, both as a solo artist and her earlier work with Transglobal Underground. I Voyager is a standout track from the latter, and Le Printemps and a cover of James Brown's A Man's Man's World are some standouts from her solo work.
Well why not? The name Monsoon fit's the time! I'm typing while the rain is coming sideways and thunder is booming.Apparently here in the Northeast, it's the new Monsoon season! Did i hear a didgeridoo? Sitar, tabla, and Sheila Chandra too? Got my Third Eye open, waiting for another view! Peace & Love to all of you.
Nice and relaxing, but the band's name made me think of *Monsoon Bassoon* (because bassoon rhymes with monsoon, I suppose, so the name is a kind of trap). And the song title unreasonably made me think of *The Everso Closely Guarded Line* . (Monsoon Bassoon was Kavus Torabi's old band. This reminded me to listen to some more *Buried Alone - Tales of Crushing Defeat* from where I left off last. RUclips remembered my place for me. ruclips.net/video/T_enGsun6eU/видео.html). With another name, I'd have probably gone to find some more Monsoon. Or *Guy Buttery's* Indian music, where he gets out of the way and lets the guys who know what they're doing do what they do. (Although he actually does know what he's doing.)
Nice pick Justin...it certainly grabbed my attention in a good way. This is a new one for me. Throwing in another request for "Insomnia" from the band Cellar Darling. A Swedish band with all English lyrics. Just as surprising in a good way as this track. Both this track and my suggestion have great female vocals and some non-standard instruments. Happy listening.
A decent tune, and full of eastern promise :) I remember hearing this a lot BITD, but I don't remember the band particularly. Interestingly, to me anyway, I've just seen that Bill Nelson plays on this album, not this track though. Well... you learn something new everyday eh.
This was like a fresh breeze when this came out back in the day!
Thank you for this! Luckily I saw her in 1993, I say luckily because Sheila can no longer sing or even speak because of burning mouth syndrome. She now writes self-help books. Bill Nelson plays on the Beatles cover 'Tomorrow Never Knows'.
I'm so glad you reacted to the full version. The shorter single is nice enough but it lacks the wonderful instrumental build-up in the second half of the song.
I had no idea Bill Nelson was on this album either. Now I love the guy even more!
It was the single "Tomorrow Never Knows" (a cover of the Beatles' 1966 song), that featured a guest appearances from Bill Nelson
This was EVERYWHERE at the time! Reminds me of some good times!
Danced a lot to this, Love it.
Great choice JP, I haven't heard this in many years. Sheila Chandra's solo work has some fine tracks too - I really like Shanti, Shanti, Shanti and Om Namaha Shiva...very soothing!
This album has a nice cover of The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows".
❤ that version!
Always loved this. I think this is the 12inch version. As someone else said this came in as breath of fresh air and continues to be so.And, yes, Tomorrow Never Knows cover is worth a listen. Great choice and glad you liked it. I’d have been shocked if you didn’t!
Wonderful fusion of east and west. Really glad you played the full version. I loved this back in the early eighties. The trance/drone type feel is a feature of a lot of Indian music.
EXCELLENT! I was 17 when this came out and living in a very mixed raced area. None of us had EVER seen an Indian girl on Top of the Pops before, it's all anyone at college talked about for WEEKS. Sheila also put out a number of thoroughly brilliant solo albums. As someone below said, she has a disorder now which no-one understands and has left her unable to talk without pain, let alone sing. She's written several self-help books. Highly recommend her ''weaving my ancestors voives/zen kiss'' albums, they very much go together
Ime a sucker for the sitar and tabla, this is a great fusion of western pop and Indian instrumentation, and a great voice. Terrific track from the 80s that wouldn't have looked out of place in the mid/late 60s. Another top notch choice, keep them coming👌
Loved this one when it came out. Was like a strange melange of Indian, mouth music, trance and Jarresque synth. Funny seeing it pop up on your channel.
Great single british rock with indian style
Their cover of Tomorrow Never Knows by The Beatles is very good also.
Good piece aired regularly on the airwaves in the early 80s. Their only album Third Eye cleverly mixed pop and world music.
One of my all time favourites! Sadly, 'Third Eye' was Monsoon's only album. There are some great tracks on there. Well worth a listen if you like this kind of music.
Nice! Uplifting energy that got me moving and shaking my shakeable bits.
Fantastic track, amazing musicianship!
Always had a soft spot for this one
You should listen to, and compare, the version of the song from her solo album "Weaving My Ancestors' Voices". Its called "Ever So Lonely / Eyes / Ocean" on the album (I think its track 4) because its transformed into a traditional piece where Ever So Lonely is part of a new whole. Its amazing.
I'm definitely good, JP. This takes me right back to when the track came out. I loved it then and I love it now. Thanks for continuing to investigate awesome music.
Excellent! Thank you and hope you're having a lovely one!☀️
A one hit wonder. But it was one hell of a hit!
Love this song! Sheila Chandra is an amzing singer (she cant sing anymore it seems 😢(
Top Tune. I forgot about this 40+ yr old track. Rediscovered it today.....and really glad I did!
Justin, the cd you referenced with her is the Third Eye cd. I had sent it to you a few years ago. Glad you're starting to listen to Monsoon/Sheila Chandra. Great reaction!
YES! Ty RGM :)
One of favorites from the 80s! I still have the vinyl album. It was on heavy rotation on WHFS in DC/Maryland - a freeform alternative radio station.
Cool. Certainly quotes "Within you without you" by The Beatles.
That really gets my attention - excellent! I'd have watched it sooner if I knew it was Sheila Chandra, I didn't know she worked with a group. I'd love to hear more of this.
There is a great version of the Beatles track "Tomorrow Never Knows' on the album.
Actually the whole album is a treat.
I first heard it in 1982 and have had a copy since. What a sweet blending of Eastern and Western instruments.
Om Shanti.
You pick some cool obscurish stuff never thought would see reviewed.Obvious vinyl junkie,keep up the awesome reviews! Cheers!!
Appreciated Norman 🙏
I love that. It reminds me of a trilok gurtu record called African fantasy ...
Always felt this was just a faster version of George Harrison's "Within You Without You" from Sgt. Pepper's with different lyrics.
Well, I like it (and I get a bit of The Kinks "See My Friend" also!), but I see what you mean.
Memories....
Excellent choice! Sheila Chandra's solo work is lovely, and I highly recommend her album Weaving My Ancestor's Voices, which is just her singing a capella, or with an accompanying drone at most, mixing Celtic and Indian traditions.
In a similar vein, I also recommend Natacha Atlas, the Egyptian-born singer, both as a solo artist and her earlier work with Transglobal Underground. I Voyager is a standout track from the latter, and Le Printemps and a cover of James Brown's A Man's Man's World are some standouts from her solo work.
Thank you JP.
Well why not? The name Monsoon fit's the time! I'm typing while the rain is coming sideways and thunder is booming.Apparently here in the Northeast, it's the new Monsoon season! Did
i hear a didgeridoo? Sitar, tabla, and Sheila Chandra too? Got my Third Eye open, waiting for another view! Peace & Love to all of you.
Nice and relaxing, but the band's name made me think of *Monsoon Bassoon* (because bassoon rhymes with monsoon, I suppose, so the name is a kind of trap). And the song title unreasonably made me think of *The Everso Closely Guarded Line* .
(Monsoon Bassoon was Kavus Torabi's old band. This reminded me to listen to some more *Buried Alone - Tales of Crushing Defeat* from where I left off last. RUclips remembered my place for me. ruclips.net/video/T_enGsun6eU/видео.html).
With another name, I'd have probably gone to find some more Monsoon. Or *Guy Buttery's* Indian music, where he gets out of the way and lets the guys who know what they're doing do what they do. (Although he actually does know what he's doing.)
Two things :
Glad to pick a different kind of geographic sounding music, even though in English.
The beginning is similar to Moody Blues' Om.
Nice pick Justin...it certainly grabbed my attention in a good way. This is a new one for me.
Throwing in another request for "Insomnia" from the band Cellar Darling. A Swedish band with all English lyrics. Just as surprising in a good way as this track. Both this track and my suggestion have great female vocals and some non-standard instruments.
Happy listening.
Sheila Chandra solo efforts worth a spin...
A decent tune, and full of eastern promise :) I remember hearing this a lot BITD, but I don't remember the band particularly. Interestingly, to me anyway, I've just seen that Bill Nelson plays on this album, not this track though. Well... you learn something new everyday eh.
I'm good.
I'm glad to hear that :)
Never heard this ...