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Sing Sing Sing
I am bliss!
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This song about the impact of climate change presents a wake up call to humanity about the urgent need for modern, urban economy to exit from the use of carbon based fuels and reduce emissions.
A prayer for raising
ecological awareness!
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Review: Why Do We Need Dark Energy/Coal Cats is one of Mahamaya’s lovable tracks, even though it deals with the dark subject of the coming climate crisis? As the title suggests, it shines on a spotlight on our rapidly increasing need to create a more sustainable world before it is too late.
If Krishna and the Gopis painting is to be painted today, the artist will need to raise the water level lines of the Yamuna river.
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Ecological Awareness must power our Technological Dreams.
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I was waiting to glimpse the lotuses
blossoming in the moon light,
but, instead dark dust
prevents Buddha's flowers to bloom.
Even the crickets want to sleep early.
And shorten the forest's song.
Look at my bed of leaves
for my lover
It’s green has been stolen by the thieves...
Chorus
Why? oh why? Oh! Why oh why?
Do we need dark energy?
Why? Oh why? Oh why oh why?
Do we need dark energy?
We are burning both ways, and in multiple ways.
If Krishna and Gopis were to be redrawn today, then the Gopis would be underwater because of Global warming..
Have we forgotten our trees?
Have we forgotten our earth?
Have we forgotten our rivers?
Lets not forget
tomorrow's children?
Everything's Melting!
Ever wonder where the Banana on my breakfast plate came from?
In today's breakfast, Bananas come all the way from Nicaragua, even though my backyard in Thailand has lots of them growing. The real cost of transporting this Banana, in the context of globalization, is the side effect of building holes in the sky.
Much like our nomadic behavior, the entire world of trade is a world of dependency on commodities which in turn causes the deep possibility for blackmail, with heavy weights vying to control freight corridors and access.
Long while ago, Mahatma Gandhi talked localisation and sustainability -- of building housing from materials found within 50 feet and using the skills of a barter economy!
Look Mama! Globalisation has never delivered!
Localisation
Look Mama! The world lies busy in Deep Slumber!!
If Krishna and Gopis were to be redrawn today, then the Gopis would be underwater because of Global warming..
Coal Cats – Mahamaya Experience (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
May 4, 2023
One of the many great things about Mahamaya Experience is that it is about much more than just making music. Sure, music is undoubtedly the more prominent part of the package, but in reality, music is a vehicle, a delivery system for a series of more profound thoughts and poignant propositions.
They have given us much pause for thought so far, on subjects ranging from broadening your spiritual awareness to the simple joys of traditional village life, the nature of one-in-a-million chance encounters, and tales taken from Hindu mythology. This isn’t the usual throwaway lyrical fluff of the pop world.
This time out, as the title might suggest, the subject is climate change and, more specifically, the need for modern, urban society to move to alternatives to fossil fuels. It is a wake-up call warning us to stop being fossil fools! A prayer for raising ecological awareness.
This clip, taken from a longer song recording, focuses on Ranjit Makkuni’s decidedly dexterous sitar solo, a blur of notes, a cascade of exotic sonics, and an otherworldy flow of sound. Tablas create the rhythmic drive, the video images drive home the point, and the sitar seems to float and fly through the song.
This is just a short example of what Mahamaya Experience does; the music can wander between the traditions of its Indian homeland and western rock and roll, accessible pop, and ornate orchestration but is always centred on the gorgeous and graceful sounds of the sitar.
Consider this a taster and a teaser and then explore this fabulous and seductive sound.
Why do we need dark energy? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZJksvW2r5nU
Switch off the dark energy https://www.youtube.com/shorts/phJTo1_IL0k
SUMMARY
“Coal Cats” is a song by Mahamaya Experience that aims to raise awareness about the impact of climate change and the need to reduce carbon emissions and use renewable energy sources.
The song features a sitar solo by Ranjit Makkuni that adds a soulful and meditative quality to the music. The lyrics express reverence for the planet and the urgency to protect it from harm. The song is a call to action to cultivate ecological awareness and to promote a harmonious and sustainable relationship with nature.
The song’s message is powerful and timely, and it resonates with the global movement to address environmental issues and climate change.
The song’s rhythmic variations and thematic variations create a dynamic and engaging soundscape that captures the essence of the planet’s diverse ecosystem. Overall, “Coal Cats” is a creative and inspiring work of art that combines music, poetry, and activism, and prayer.
(c), 2015 -present, Mahamaya Experience.
