Choying Drolma - Selwa (2018 Remastered Version) (2018) [Hi-Res]

It's been seven years since Minnesota-born guitarist Steve Tibbetts and Chöying Drolma, a sweet-faced, crop-haired Tibetan nun, released their first collaboration, Chö. On this sophomore effort, the two have created another series of placid sonic journeys, wherein Drolma's nasal yet pristine alto-to-mezzo soars amid a restrained blend of guitar, electronica, drones, and overdubbed voices, augmented by Marc Anderson's hand-drums and occasional hints of whispery chimes touched by nothing human. Chöying Drolma is a proponent of Vajrayana Buddhism, in which obstacles to enlightenment are proactively cut free via intense forms of meditation that can take place in graveyards and other provocative locations. No passive convent recluse, she has founded a school for nuns and continues to reach out to the world via the beauty her voice, while remaining aloof from its frenzy. The album leaves a strangely energetic peacefulness in its wake; a profound relaxation that also encourages action toward betterment. --Christina Roden

Tracklist:
1:20 | 01. Choying Drolma, Steve Tibbetts - Padmakara
2:55 | 02. Choying Drolma, Steve Tibbetts - Palden Rangjung
4:14 | 03. Choying Drolma, Steve Tibbetts - Vakritunda
1:50 | 04. Choying Drolma, Steve Tibbetts - Kyamdro Semkye
4:10 | 05. Choying Drolma, Steve Tibbetts - Gayatri
8:57 | 06. Choying Drolma, Steve Tibbetts - Song of Realization
5:40 | 07. Choying Drolma, Steve Tibbetts - Yumchen Tukar
6:25 | 08. Choying Drolma, Steve Tibbetts - Mandala Offering
3:24 | 09. Choying Drolma, Steve Tibbetts - Chenrezi
5:30 | 10. Choying Drolma, Steve Tibbetts - Chendren
2:09 | 11. Choying Drolma, Steve Tibbetts - Je Lama