The album features a range of traditional Indian chants, including the iconic "Sri Sathya Sai Baba" mantra, which sets the tone for the rest of the album. Shankar's sitar playing is, as always, sublime, with intricate fingerwork and an unmistakable sense of spirituality. The album also features collaborations with other musicians, including tabla player Trilok Gurtu and tanpura player, S. Gabriel.
For Chants of India , the "only1joe" FLAC version is prized because the 1997 CD master is known for its dynamic range and absence of later loudness-war compression. Unlike MP3 or streaming versions, this FLAC preserves the full 16-bit/44.1kHz audio spectrum, allowing the listener to hear the subtle decay of a tambura drone, the breath between Sanskrit syllables, and the natural reverb of the recording hall. Ravi Shankar - Chants Of India 1997 only1joe FLAC