Vishwa Mohan Bhatt : The Musical Messiah (With CD)

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgement. 1. The Grammy Award winner. 2. The lineage. 3. The early days. 4. The avant-garde innovator. 5. Vishwa Veena. 6. Music and Baaj. 7. A chapter from mills and boon. 8. Selected compositions and Indian discography. 9. The musical Ambassador. 10. Raag-Ragini. 11. Memorable performances. 12. From the eyes of Sandip Das the Tabla Player. 13. Panditji and God. Glossary. Major Awards.

"Saga of a living phenomenon\'s journey on mesmerisingly melodious musical notes. His fascinating imagination, strengthened by divine interaction, culminated in the innovation of the Mohan Veena and the Vishwa Veena. Embodiment of avant-garde thought process, the legend crafted the instruments to express the subtle nuances and intricacies of Indian classical raags, with perfection. His relentless efforts and soul stirring concerts seasoned by a fine balancing act between Indian classical and other global-regional musical styles, catapulted Indian classical music, to a global stage.

A chronicle of all those "fusion" concerts with compatriot musicians and several globally renowned virtuosos which surreptitiously slip one into a state of trance, with their resonating acoustics. Recollections of that glorious yet humble soul who helped realize the Great Indian Musical Dream. Reflections on the performances and discography; aspirations and inspirations; musings and goals of a paradigm of musical genius.

Here is a comprehensive piece of writing, for all that you yearned to know about the "King of Indian Slide Guitar," the creator of Mohan Veena and Vishwa Veena, a Grammy Award Winner and a true human being in absolute terms--Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt." (jacket)