Originally released almost a decade ago, The Lama's Chant is a landmark recording that blends the serene, humble singing of Lama Gyurme with ambient synthesizer backdrops by Jean-Philippe Rykiel. Although creating a tasteful blending of Eastern and Western cultures is always a balancing act, THE LAMA'S CHANT is a wonderful example of how moving the results can sound when done correctly. Lama Gyurme's voice is in the medium ranges and has a melodic quality to it, which makes listening to him very hypnotic. The synthesizer work of Rykiel is very non-obtrusive, swirling in the backdrop and acting to enhance Lama Gyurme's voice rather than exist as a separate entity. Included are two discs - the first offers songs for awakening and enlightenment (the original LAMA'S CHANT CD) and the second presents a series of cuts that were performed live at concerts during the late 90's.

CD1 Songs of Awakening
1. Hope for Enlightenment 7:19
2. The Mantra of Padmasambhava 8:31
3. Tsok Offering 7:23
4. Calling The Lama From Afar 24:36
5. Longevity Prayer to Kalu Rinpoche 3:06
6. Chenrezig 4:15

CD2 Roads of Blessings
1. Sacred Words Of Liberation 5:31
2. The Mantra Of Padmasambhava 12:06
3. Calling the Lama from Afar Part I 9:58
4. Calling the Lama from Afar Part II 11:34
5. Medicine Buddha Mantra 7:31
6. Offering Chant 6:32

Lama's Chant, 2CDs, Lama Gyurme & Jean Philippe Rykiel, Taktic Music, 107:54 minutes, $18.00