Magic Carpet

Clem Alford's one-shot project presents a captivating fusion of Westernized ragas, featuring Alisha Sufit's enchanting vocals and Jim Moyes's psych-leaning guitar elements. Tracks like 'Alan's Christmas Card' and 'Black Cat' showcase the unique blend of Indian instruments with Western touches, while 'La La' and 'Take Away Kesh' delve into more traditional compositions.

This album serves as a fascinating historical piece, highlighting the skill of Alford and Moyes in blending Indian and Western sounds. Recommended for fans of indo-prog and world music, it captures a technical zeitgeist at the intersection of cultural influences. With its creativity and historical significance, this album earns high marks for cultural reasons as much as musically.

PERSONNEL:

Clem Alford - (sitar, esraj, tambura)
Jim Moyes - (electric guitar)
Keshav Sathe - (tabla, percussion)
Alisha - (vocals, acoustic guitar)

TRACKS:

A1. The Magic Carpet
A2. The Phoenix
A3. Black Cat
A4. Alan's Christmas Card
A5. Harvest Song
A6. Do You Hear The Words

B1. Father Time
B2. La La
B3. Peace Song
B4. Take Away Kesh
B5. High Street
B6. The Dream