Monsoon Featuring Sheila Chandra - Monsoon
Review by Goddis Style
Monsoon's debut album, "Monsoon featuring Sheila Chandra," is a stunning fusion of Indian classical music and Western pop. The album, released in 1982, was ahead of its time and remains a classic in the genre.
The album's standout track, "Ever So Lonely," became a hit in the UK and was one of the first songs to feature a prominent sitar riff in a pop song. Sheila Chandra's haunting vocals and the band's use of traditional Indian instruments, such as the tabla and sarangi, give the album a unique sound that is both exotic and familiar.
The album's other tracks, such as "Shakti (The Meaning of Within)" and "Tomorrow Never Knows," showcase the band's versatility and ability to blend different musical styles. The songs have a dreamlike quality that transports the listener to another world.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Ever So Lonely (Hindi Version) | 5:55 | |
| Wings Of The Dawn (Prem Kavita) (Hindi Version) | 4:02 | |
| Ever So Lonely (Instrumental Remix) | 6:21 | |
| Sunset Over The Ganges | 3:16 | |
| Ever So Lonely | 6:16 | |
| You Can't Take Me With You | 4:16 | |
| Shakti (The Meaning Of Within) | 4:54 | |
| Third Eye And Tikka T.V. | 2:53 | |
| Watchers Of The Night | 3:47 | |
| Indian Princess | 3:20 | |
| Tomorrow Never Knows | 4:01 | |
| Eyes | 3:41 | |
| Kashmir | 4:00 | |
| And I You | 3:28 | |
| Wings Of The Dawn (Prem Kavita) | 3:56 | |
| Ever So Lonely (Remix) | 6:24 |
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Catalog Numbers
- 314 526 527-2
- 314 526 527-4
Labels
- Mercury, Chronicles
- Chronicles, Mercury
- Mercury
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Formats
- CD
- Reissue
- Cassette
- CrO₂ Dolby B Nr HX Pro
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Phonogram Ltd. (London) |
| Copyright (c) | Phonogram Ltd. (London) |
| Published By | EMI Virgin Music, Inc. |
| Licensed From | ATV Music Corp. |
| Manufactured By | PolyGram Records, Inc. |
| Marketed By | PolyGram Records, Inc. |
| Recorded At | Rockfield Studios |
| Mixed At | Sarm Studios |
| Mastered At | Master Cutting Room |
| Glass Mastered At | Sony DADC |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| A&R | David Bates |
| Bass Guitar [8 String Bass Guitar | Martin Smith |
| 4 String Bass Guitar] | Martin Smith |
| Accordion | Martin Smith |
| Tambura | Martin Smith |
| Piano | Martin Smith |
| Sitar | Martin Smith |
| Tabla | Martin Smith |
| Ektare | Martin Smith |
| Backing Vocals | Martin Smith |
| Compilation Producer | Bill Levenson |
| Coordinator | Terri Tierney |
| Design | Josh Cheuse |
| E-Bow | Bill Nelson |
| Electric Guitar | Bill Nelson |
| Engineer | Hugh Jones |
| Ghatam | Preston Heyman |
| Gamelan | Preston Heyman |
| Timbales | Preston Heyman |
| Gong | Preston Heyman |
| Cowbell | Preston Heyman |
| Tom Tom [Rota Toms | Preston Heyman |
| Tom Toms] | Preston Heyman |
| Tambourine | Preston Heyman |
| Cabasa | Preston Heyman |
| Performer | Preston Heyman |
| Hurdy Gurdy | Cliff Stapleton |
| Mastered By | Dan Kincaid |
| Producer | Hugh Jones (tracks: 1 to 11, 13 to 16) |
| Celesta | Steve Coe |
| Swarmandel | Steve Coe |
| Organ | Steve Coe |
| Shenai | Paul James |
| Pipe | Paul James |
| Recorder | Paul James |
| Supervised By | Richard Bauer |
| Percussion | Jhalib |
| Vocals | Sheila Chandra |
| Bass [8 String | Martin Smith |
| 4 String] | Martin Smith |
| Directed By | Richard Bauer |
| Drums | Preston Heyman |
| Other | Preston Heyman |
| Guitar | Bill Nelson |
Notes
- This differs from another similar release in that the tray insert of this release lacks "0704" on the bottom right hand corner.
- Booklet:
- All tracks published by EMI Virgin Music, Inc. /Indipop Music/EMI Virgin Music Ltd.(ASCAP) except Tomorrow Never Knows, published by EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. under license from ATV Music Corp. as administrator for ATV Maclen (BMI)
- Recorded at Rockfield Studios, Wales
- Additional recording and mixing at Sarm Studios, London
- Recorded 1982
- Digitally mastered at Master Cutting Room, New York
- © 1995 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Printed in the U.S.A.
- Tray insert:
- This compilation ℗© 1995 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Manufactured and marketed by PolyGram Records, Inc., New York, NY.
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Label:
- This compilation ℗© 1995 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Manufactured and marketed by Polygram Records, Inc. New York, New York. Made in the USA
- Track durations printed on insert.
- Recorded at Rockfield Studios, Wales. Additional recording and mixing at Sarm Studios, London.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text on tray insert): 7 314-526527-2 0
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout: DIDX-150767 1
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L329
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 7229
- Barcode (As Printed): 7 314-526527-4 4
About Monsoon Featuring Sheila Chandra
Monsoon was a brave and pioneering attempt to blend traditional music from the Indian sub-continent with '80s British rock. Led by Sheila Chandra, best know for her role in the BBC production Grange Hill, Monsoon originated late in 1980 when keyboard player and producer Steve Coe developed an interest in Indian music through an Asian girlfriend. Hoping to form a band to pursue this direction, he discovered Sheila via some demo tapes which she had forwarded to Hansa Records when she was 14. She joined Monsoon in March 1981, three months before she left school. The Eastern music basis was reinforced by Dari Mankoo and his mastery of sitar and tabla. Rooting for the West was guitarist Martin Smith. The textured combination attracted the attention of would-be record mogul David Claridge, who signed the outfit to his Mobile Suit Corporation after a great many major labels had turned them down. Monsoon's first single, distributed through Rough Trade was 'Ever So Lonely/Sunset Over The Ganges'. Ignored upon original release, it was reissued as a 12 inch disco remix, with the extra tracks 'Shout' and 'Mirror Of Your Mind'. Second time round, 'Ever So Lonely' was heavily supported by John Peel on the BBC. Two subsequent singles 'Shakti' and a cover of The Beatles 'Tomorrow Never Knows', were issued in 7 and 12 inch formats. However, sales and attention were only moderate and the group called it a day at the end of 1982.
Real Name
- Sheila Chandra
- Steve Coe
- Martin Smith
Name Vars
- Moonsoon
- Mosoon
Members
- Sheila Chandra
- Steve Coe
- Dari Mankoo
- Martin Smith
