Mantras adapted by Boris Grebenshikov
Even if you can't tell a lama from a llama, you can still enjoy Boris Grebenshikov's adaptations of
traditional Tibetan chants
with Gabrielle Roth and The Mirrors. Vocals are accompanied by synthesizer, drum kit,
viola, symbols, etc. My current favorites from the 1998 Refuge album are
Tara Mantra
and
Vajra Guru.
A phonetic guide to the twelve syllables of the Vajra Guru Mantra is
available here.
Those who are not familiar with Gabrielle Roth and The Mirrors can check out
Jack Donen's review.
After you have maxed out on chants, you might want to hear some of the
Real Audio cuts
from Grebenshikov's Lilith album. Never having heard Russian rock before,
I would
welcome your opinion
about how well the words go with the music.