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All words & music Julian Franks
(except music track 3 Burchell, track 9 with Kumar Mehta, track 11 Traditional Nepalese song)
Produced and arranged by Julian Franks
Co-produced by Julian Tardo
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Church Road Recording Company, Hove, E.Sussex by Julian Tardo
CD Design by Kate Wardman & Julian Franks
Photographs of India & Nepal by Julian Franks
All words & music Copyright & Publishing Julian Franks (unless otherwise stated)

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File album under World Music/ World Fusion.
So many Thank You's :-
 

To my two beautiful sons - Joel, for your timely critique, loving support and travelling companionship, Krista for your exceptional playing on this album - and only 17! Julie - for always being there for me - you're a shining star. To my brother Ian - for your continual love and support. To Gen - for being an angel in my life, and for your wonderful artistic eye. Jane - for your loving heart and amazing singing. To Milena - my constant true friend. Enrick - you have inspired me so much, brother, with your amazing playing in Jambience. Phil - you are a rare diamond. Joe- for your glorious musical input. Julian Tardo - you're a wizard (and great guitarist) - I could never have made this album without you. Suzanne - Brighton's true singing "Lotus Goddess". Soname - my Tibetan shining Dakini. Paul - for your energy and brilliant flute playing. Hanna - for your beautiful melody and soaring vocals. To Kostas - my dear friend and Greek brother. Ashok - my Indian "flute saint" in Varanasi. Carrie - for your angelic voice and nature. Rich - for your inspiring playing on ‘Drum Mantra’. Ian - for your exquisite string flavours. Deborah - for the richness of your spoken words.

So many friends to thank, here are a few:-
Joice, Richard & Chrissie, Danny (Harmony), Mustapha, Peter & Gary, Angel Paul, Aussie Paul, Climber Frank, Sirish Kumar - my tabla inspiration, Effie in Crete, Dan the man, Jonathan & Cat - my tabla students, Jamie, Gavin & John - my drum group, Sue Shorter - for your courage & friendship.
Special thanks to:-
Kate - for your wonderful design work on the CD and web site - you are such a star! Morwenna - for your loving support and for being "the link". Roger - for getting me to Nepal and thereby India on my first trip. Simon - for the second trip and for Hang-ing out with me in Crete! My musical inspirations - The Beatles, John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Trilok Gurtu, Miles Davis, Pink Floyd.....
Instrumental credits

To Knock on Wood (Harrogate), for introducing me to the amazing "Hang" at Womad 2003 - what an instrument! To Paul Aguilera for his amazing hand-made Cajon - a true craftsman. To Jas musicals, for all the pairs of Tablas I have bought over the years and for their friendship. To Les at Adaptatrap, Brighton’s best percussion shop.

This album is dedicated to those Great "unseen" Beings who have watched over me on my
barefoot pilgrim's journey towards Home. You feel closer day by day.
Om Shanti
Julian
 
 

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