Midival Punditz

As a musician, it is always mind-boggling when i hear electronic-based music done so masterfully, as the punditz have done. It may be that electronic music is sort of the untouched final frontier to most of us "legit" musicians, because learning to do what these two guys have done on this CD is like practically learning a whole new field. "Midi"val Punditz = Experts of Electronic Musics.Dreamlike, exotic, erotic, sensual, spiritual, are all words that describe this CD. Assembling the sounds and soundscapes on every track took intensive creativity. Instead of going track by track, I will only tell you that the entire CD is somewhat of a mystical journey, even when certain tracks are more groove and beat oriented. Also, there is much use of actual indian instruments and percussion that really take the listener (or at least me) beyond the stars. The Midival Punditz take their beautiful Indian culture and metaphorically shine it through a modern prism, giving us this magnificent output.

If I were to sum the Punditz wizardry in one word, I'd simply say: MUSIC. The MIDIval Punditz sound refreshingly different from the regular mish-mash of Indian remixers, producers and musicians, and are closer to the sounds of Talvin Singh, Karsh Kale, Nitin Sawney, for example. What I like best about their music is an interpretation of the traditional classical hindustani vocal and ragas into an electronic dance music form (drum and bass)...sounds suprising? but they did it with flair. The Punditz caught my ear after I heard the third track, Fabric, featured on the Monsson Wedding soundtrack. The vocals on track 3 and 8 are absolutely brilliant (track 8 being a rendition of Mirabai's love for Lord Krishna). The vocals, synth-washed atmospheric music, the drum and bass (mostly) beats make this an album for keeps, an definitely transcend the Buddha Bar series of rubbish.The Punditz are very talented and I hope to hear more of their music being part of the progressive drum and bass genre.

What a great experience! From the FSOL-like opening of Air to the Indian DnB sounds of Bhangra Fever to what I can only term the "Spiritual House" of Ajmer. A great mix of traditional sounds with current electronica arrangement.

This music is good to hearit is hypnoticrelax and let go.I recommend them.

I love this music. Anyone that is into the Asian Massive or into New Age type music, this is definitly for you. The music sounds earthy and has a really cool beat. If anyone knows or likes Enigma, then this CD is for you. This Cd is basically Enigma just with the Asian sound.

Relaxing, exotic with great beats!

Saw Midival Punditz with Karsh Kale and DJ Cheb. Amazing set with fat beats. Pick up this CD, Karsh Kale, DJ Cheb or Tabla Beat Science and get lost in the Asian Massive sound.

these guys r just amazing......i love u guys