Musicon / Experimental / Nitin Sawhney, Philtre
-Nitin Sawhney, Philtre
“Frozen air surrounds your eyes
As you speak fountains collide”
“You’ve blown me away, I can hardly speak
Stolen my silence, scattered my peace”
“In the shadow of your light
I live my days like they were nights”
Philtre means a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it – and is also a record by Nitin Sawhney, melting many musical styles in a most sweet liqueur.
Here is a rare and interesting improvisation by Nitin Sawhney: