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Ry Cooder & Vishwa Mohan Bhatt — Isa Lei
Album: A Meeting by the River
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Released: 1993
Length: 7:36
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 Decoy wrote:

odd that I came here to write this comment, again....only to find past me already did years ago. If future me is reading this I hope you have gotten your crap together by now...


Posted 3 days ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]
Perfection

edit - was immediately followed by Werewolves of London - two pieces of perfection juxtaposed. 
Posted 2 months ago by j.1.z    [ Reply ]
 uksminas wrote:

Pure Nirvana




Kurt Cobain | Kurt cobain photos, Kurt cobain, Donald cobain
Posted 10 months ago by rgio    [ Reply ]
Fabulous album 👍
Posted 10 months ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Pure Nirvana
Posted 10 months ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
 Phoenix68 wrote:

Well, unfortunately I do not know the meaning or the significance of the title of the piece - Isa Lei - but,  given the album title (A Meeting By the River), perhaps meandering was much of the intent . . .


Isa Lei - Fijian Farewell song
Posted 1 year ago by jmcwnz    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!  This is the 1st time that I have heard it. That is why we come here. Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
So lovely it's keeping me from getting to a meeting!
Posted 1 year ago by Sneak    [ Reply ]
Its surely "Across the Borderlines" re-arranged but still very good.
Posted 3 years ago by DJDaddyDave    [ Reply ]
 steuss wrote:

I think this tune, or another one off this album, WAS done at the end of the actual movie during the credits, but was not on the sound track.   Anyone else know?



It was, this one.
Posted 3 years ago by steuss    [ Reply ]
Instant 10 if you have seen the movie "Dead Man Walking", which ends with this song .  Puts it all in context.  Major chills every time.
Posted 3 years ago by steuss    [ Reply ]
Instant 8
Posted 3 years ago by DunstanBurke    [ Reply ]
 shutter wrote:
Good tune (been a Cooder fan for years) but it does meander just a tad,
 
Well, unfortunately I do not know the meaning or the significance of the title of the piece - Isa Lei - but,  given the album title (A Meeting By the River), perhaps meandering was much of the intent . . .
Posted 3 years ago by Phoenix68    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:
I love the first 35-40 minutes.
 
Lol.
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by KalleB    [ Reply ]
I might have known it was Ry Cooder before I got off the couch to look. Gorgeous. 
Posted 4 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:
This is helping.  Blissful stuff.
 

Posted 4 years ago by MIKEESSEX    [ Reply ]
perhaps the corner shop in Paris, Texas....
Posted 5 years ago by andypoos    [ Reply ]
 Decoy wrote:
does anyone else hear After the Gunfight in certain areas?

 
odd that I came here to write this comment, again....only to find past me already did years ago. If future me is reading this I hope you have gotten your crap together by now...
Posted 8 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
Gentle and nice, worth a 9 but A Meeting by the River is far better 
Posted 8 years ago by owchita    [ Reply ]
Well, the music is nice; now if we could just change that font on the album cover.
Posted 8 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Good tune (been a Cooder fan for years) but it does meander just a tad,
Posted 13 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
This is outstanding therefore I gave it a 9.{#Clap}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Just simply beautiful.

If you like the Mohan Vina sound, check out Harry Manx. Nice blend of blues and classical Indian ragas, etc.
Posted 13 years ago by heliosweb    [ Reply ]
Decoy wrote:

     does anyone else hear After the Gunfight in certain areas?

 QueenLucia wrote:


Totally do.
 
Not in the least.

Posted 13 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
This guy is more versatile than duct tape. Hats off to Ry.
Posted 13 years ago by katiediddler    [ Reply ]
aarrgho wrote:
.....how much fun has Ry Cooder's life been?...
Fun, yes - but without hard work, perseverance and passion we would never have the treasures this man has gifted us with. Hope he has great commercial rewards as a byproduct, because he sure has brought some wonders to light.

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 Decoy wrote:
does anyone else hear After the Gunfight in certain areas?
 

Totally do.
Posted 13 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
 Decoy wrote:
does anyone else hear After the Gunfight in certain areas?
 
Totally! 
I keep waiting for the bells to chime in.
Posted 13 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
This is sweet.

It needs to be followed up by Mike Montiel and After the Gun Fight.

 
Posted 13 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
i love the first 35-40 minutes.
Posted 13 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
does anyone else hear After the Gunfight in certain areas?
Posted 13 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
This is helping.  Blissful stuff.
Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Lovely!
Posted 13 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
So trippy! You wouldn't think this would work. But it works very well indeed.
Posted 13 years ago by stargazer1    [ Reply ]
Very nice. Almost perfect mellow combination.
Posted 13 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
Was just going to turn on TV and watch the Cleveland Show, but, wait.... no, today I put it in a row....!


Posted 13 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
Wow...many thanks for that. It´s gonna be a long night, but this just carried me.
Posted 14 years ago by dyharenas    [ Reply ]
this is pleasant...making me smile{#Smile}
Posted 14 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
I'm in paradise{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:
Slide guitar with Indian music—  that is one cool synergy...
  {#Meditate}


Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 steuss wrote:

I think this tune, or another one off this album, WAS done at the end of the actual movie during the credits, but was not on the sound track.   Anyone else know?

 

The two songs you refer to are by Eddie Vedder and the late great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Ry Cooder played on both tracks, but V.M Bhatt did not. Cooder is on a coulpe other tracks on that soundtrack, most notably "In Your Mind" by Johnny Cash.
Posted 14 years ago by akousa    [ Reply ]
{#Guitarist}    {#Cry} #9

Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
 ricardoramos wrote:
reminds me of Dead Men Walking.. eddie vedder, etc.. nice!
 
I think this tune, or another one off this album, WAS done at the end of the actual movie during the credits, but was not on the sound track.   Anyone else know?

Posted 14 years ago by steuss    [ Reply ]
Sublime. 10 all the way.
Posted 14 years ago by steuss    [ Reply ]
Nice and relaxing tune.
Posted 14 years ago by Razz    [ Reply ]
 NeilBlanchard wrote:
This song is even more amazing because it (and the entire recording) is an improvisation!  Recorded very late at night (so it was very quiet), live to stereo analog tape.

Yep, sounds like a soporific 3am jam {#Sleep}
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Very nice, indeed!
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 NeilBlanchard wrote:
Hi,

This song is even more amazing because it (and the entire recording) is an improvisation!  Recorded very late at night (so it was very quiet), live to stereo analog tape.

Neil
 
sounds like you have been there....

Posted 15 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
This is lovely.  I think I'm going to have to buy the album.

derekd wrote:
I own this album. It's an amazing blend of slide blues guitar, Indian guitar and percussion. Tremendously cool vibe if you're in a mellow mood...When I play it, people always ask who it is.
 


Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]

Indian slide guitar.
Yummy.


Posted 15 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
I own this album. It's an amazing blend of slide blues guitar, Indian guitar and percussion. Tremendously cool vibe if you're in a mellow mood...When I play it, people always ask who it is.
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]

Hits the sweet spot. Bravo.


Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]

Do I like?  Not so much.


Posted 15 years ago by spofcher    [ Reply ]
Hi,

This song is even more amazing because it (and the entire recording) is an improvisation!  Recorded very late at night (so it was very quiet), live to stereo analog tape.

Neil
Posted 15 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
This helps lighten my day as it a damp rainy one here in STL.
Posted 16 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
great stuff Bill.  thx for once again turning me on to something new.

BTW, went and saw TV on the Radio last night - great stuff your audience would like.
Posted 16 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
makes you wonder after all these years.....how much fun has Ry Cooder's life been?

more then mine I'm willing to bet....what a talent!
Posted 16 years ago by aarrgho    [ Reply ]
Very soothing.
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
Very nice Bill.  More success of East meets West.
Posted 16 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
Ry - truly a Renassance man for the music of our time
Posted 16 years ago by tony99    [ Reply ]
Wow this chilled me right out. 10 all day.

{#Music}
Posted 16 years ago by tobstar    [ Reply ]
If I was meditating right now, instead of working, this would be awesome. But I can't listen at home(
Posted 16 years ago by reason06    [ Reply ]
reminds me of Dead Men Walking.. eddie vedder, etc.. nice!
Posted 16 years ago by ricardoramos    [ Reply ]
Beautiful, elegant and blissful.
Posted 16 years ago by bizon    [ Reply ]
jayvee2 wrote:
Too long and too boring.
Yes, you are. And this is fortunate light relief from the usual 3 minute love-you-baby radio plap!
Posted 16 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Too long and too boring.
Posted 16 years ago by jayvee2    [ Reply ]
alux wrote:
Dude, whatever you are smoking, it sure beats mine. Hand it over.
The fanciest and kindest reply ever. Thanks for making me LOL in the middle of a tedious homework! Nice gathering, maybe a lil' too much of Ry in the mix, as usual with him, as he apparently cannot refrain for taking the lead. Buena Vista Social Club - esp. the film - suffered IMHO from the same imbalance.
Posted 16 years ago by Chumbawamba-1984    [ Reply ]
Not sure I like this - Ry Cooder always knows how to push the boundaries, may have pushed too far with this. I still love the sound of that guitar though!
Posted 16 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
Dude, whatever you are smoking, it sure beats mine. Hand it over. kindermanltd wrote:
Didn't Jethro Tull do a version of this? -Songs from the Wood Album.
Posted 16 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
Monotonous? That is most certainly in the ear of the beholder. This is gorgeous.
Posted 16 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
This whole CD is excellent.
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
a very monotonous sound
Posted 16 years ago by Manbird    [ Reply ]
This is a great disc. Thanks RP and best wishes riding the storm out!
Posted 16 years ago by Tree_Hugger    [ Reply ]
Didn't Jethro Tull do a version of this? -Songs from the Wood Album.
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
If I remember correctly, Vishnu Bhatt is actually Harry Manx's guru.
Posted 17 years ago by Bosonator    [ Reply ]
"This is the end...my only friend, the end." Beautiful tune...most excellent.
Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Utterly gorgeous.
Posted 17 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
handyrae wrote:
There's just something so hypnotic about the tabla.
I agree. So rythmically intriguing, also. Absolutely beautific music, utterly devine!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Bakaretsu wrote:
A bit too long
Too short.
Posted 17 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
An Amazon wish list item of mine. Very nice!
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
There's just something so hypnotic about the tabla.
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Beautiful.
Posted 17 years ago by betterdaze    [ Reply ]
Teko wrote:
When this came on, I said to myself, "Now here's a track that's so lovely that nobody could possibly muster a complaint about it." But of course some fool's proved me wrong.
Please do not feed the trolls ... too much. Oh physicsgenius, how I miss your non-nonsensical bashing. Seriously, am I the only one? I like having at least one bull in the china shop.
Posted 17 years ago by thekid    [ Reply ]
Alifreckles50 wrote:
gently easing into my day now.....thanks, Bill
Beautiful evening here in the Lou, BBQ out back and this just makes it perfect. EDIT: Isa Lei = farewell? (Portuguese?)
Posted 17 years ago by thekid    [ Reply ]
gently easing into my day now.....thanks, Bill
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
bought the album from listening to it on RP. Very nice album. thanks Bill! Although my wife calls it snake charming music
Posted 17 years ago by harmaton    [ Reply ]
good yoga music. ummmmm meet me by the river.
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Simply, gently lovely.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
splendid collaboration...thanks Bill
Posted 17 years ago by nancesue    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
...I think this is great.
Yes, it is great! Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, genius with beauty. There aren't that many musicians who design an instrument and play it beautifuly..Mohan Veena..Harry Manx knows that
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Dirktooth wrote:
It's like listening to two rivers conjoin. Utterly peaceful.
Oh, yes... I like that comparison. I also agree with "musical marijuana." Just so relaxing.
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
I always enjoy Ry's collaborations. This is lovely.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
NeuroJoe wrote:
You know what they say: "Opinions are like as*holes, and yours stinks the most."
And...everybody's got one, but nobody wants to look at the other guy's. I think this is great.
Posted 17 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
This is Most Excellent
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
... me too!
Me too.
Posted 17 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
tinybubbles wrote:
I think it's lovely.
... me too!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Absolutely awful along any dimension you care to measure and then multiplied by two cultures. Ugh.
When this came on, I said to myself, "Now here's a track that's so lovely that nobody could possibly muster a complaint about it." But of course some fool's proved me wrong.
Posted 17 years ago by Teko    [ Reply ]
nalle wrote:
Sorry, just boring.
I think it's lovely.
Posted 17 years ago by tinybubbles    [ Reply ]
Sorry, just boring.
Posted 17 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
strick wrote:
Salvia Divinorum
Posted 17 years ago by Tayto    [ Reply ]
I liked it - it's not awesome - but it was meditative and peaceful and a nice change.
Posted 17 years ago by mperetz    [ Reply ]
I totally got it ... I think you have to be in the right vibe for this kind of music to work I was in the right spot at the right time... it works for me ... great stuff
Posted 17 years ago by huebdoo    [ Reply ]
Tedious and irritating - sorry. A mismatch of musical styles, IMO.
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
It's like listening to two rivers conjoin. Utterly peaceful.
Posted 17 years ago by Dirktooth    [ Reply ]
NeuroJoe wrote:
You know what they say: "Opinions are like as*holes, and yours stinks the most."
They are off at times, so i agree with this opinion - it's just badly done.
Posted 17 years ago by mattc296    [ Reply ]
divinemadness wrote:
that track was musical marijuana
Posted 17 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
A welcome relief from trying to force myself to listen to the "War President" babble on about babylon.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Interesting but safe so I give it a Decent-5
Posted 17 years ago by mattc296    [ Reply ]
that track was musical marijuana
Posted 17 years ago by divinemadness    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Absolutely awful along any dimension you care to measure and then multiplied by two cultures. Ugh.
You know what they say: "Opinions are like as*holes, and yours stinks the most."
Posted 17 years ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
Please make this music stop. Wait, it never really started...
Posted 17 years ago by FilmSurgeon    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Absolutely awful along any dimension you care to measure and then multiplied by two cultures. Ugh.
I disagree completely.
Posted 18 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
Ry Cooder has always been all about music, he is the 'real deal'.
Posted 18 years ago by Irumanboy    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by pilate    [ Reply ]
OK Cooder fans, fingers crossed. I've got 3 tracks (From; Into the Purple Valley, Paradise & lunch & The slide area)awaiting judgement as to whether they enter the LRC. We know the answer already of course!!
Posted 18 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
Seems every time I hear some real mesmerizing music and go to see who it is, it's Ry Cooder, or Ry Cooder with someone. Hmm where's my Amazon bookmark? Oh man, and now Bill's playing Future Games! It all goes so well with this rainy Friday. Thanks RP!
Posted 18 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Wow this is a nice change from the norm... Very relaxing and spiratual :)
Posted 18 years ago by NutsyUK    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
As usual, Ry Cooder never fails to please. Lovely track. Thanks Bill.
Well said. I'm a big Ry Cooder fan and hadn't heard this before.
Posted 18 years ago by DoofusGeezer    [ Reply ]
As usual, Ry Cooder never fails to please. Lovely track. Thanks Bill.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]