Reviews & Testimonials
Hang with Angels"Beautiful, soulful music from Masood and his angelic friends...Listen and ascend!"
-Jai Uttal
"This music is rapturous—ethereally haunting and mystically uplifting—as hanging with angels tends to be…"
-Sharon Gannon
"This sublime offering brings the sacred sounds of Masood's divine hang with an amazing collection of Kirtan artists to create a stream of transporting melodic beauty that is an great gift for the flow of yoga, love and life."
-Shiva Rea
The Yoga Journal - January 2012
By Katherine Rae
Ethereal. Enchanting. Illuminating
Those words describe musician Masood Ali Khan’s second release, Hang with Angels. The album blends the angelic vocals of kirtan (chanting) artists like Suzanne Sterling and Kamaniya Devi with the soothing sounds of a Swiss instrument called the hang (pronounced ‘hung”). The hang, which looks like a metallic flying saucer or a wok with a rounded cover, creates textured, meditative soundscapes that are, quite simply, out of this world.
In Masood’s hands the instrument can send you on a magic-carpet ride of resonating overtones and minor-key melodies as you practice yoga, relax in Savasana (Corpse Pose), or simply sit back and enjoy the pleasure of listening to the tunes.
Masood is joined by an international roster of masterful musicians, including bansuri flutist Steve Gorn, whose talent shines through in both the dreamy introductory track “Radhe Govinda,” and the final meditative gem, “Maha Mantra.” Many up-and-coming kirtan artists lend their talents to these tracks, including Lisbeth Scott, whose lush vocals on “Sat Yam Shivam Sundaram” are thrilling.
If grace could be musically recorded, it would sound very much like Masood’s Hang with Angels.
Whole Life Times - Dec 2011/Jan 2012
By Derek Beres
The play on words in this hang (pronounced hung) player’s sophomore album title is ingenious: the percussive, spaceship-looking hang’s unique, watery sound makes it a perfect accompaniment for the ‘angels,’ in this case a handful of heralded kirtan singers. Developed in Switzerland in 2000, the hang found quick audiences in yoga communities, with Venice Calif.-based Masood as its most visible ambassador. Whereas his contemplative debut was predominantly instrumental, this second outing is targeted for savasana, the “corpse pose” that generally ends a yoga class. The Spacious, ambient sound scape created by Masood and producer David Schommer provides a perfect backdrop for Lisbeth Scott, Suzanne Sterling, Radha, Kamaniya Devi, Terra Gold and instrumentalist like bamboo flautist Steve Gorn and violinist Go-Ray.
A serene and gorgeous effort.
(Yoga Organix/White Swan)
Light Of Consciousness magazine. Spring 2012IF YOU HAVE not heard the Swiss-created Hang (hüng) percussion instrument you are in for a wonderful surprise. In Hang With Angels, Dr. Masood Ali Khan, Yoga practitioner for twenty years, combines the soothing, exotic sounds of the hang with several of yoga music’s finest female vocalists. Ethereal, hypnotic renderings of Radhe Govinda, the Gayatri Mantra, Jai Bhagavan, Gate Gate, and seven other chants and mantras pull the listener into a quietly expansive state of mind. A live performer for several Los Angeles-area yoga teachers, Khan’s music on Hang With Angels was designed to be played during shavasana at the end of a hatha yoga practice. It is also a perfect soundscape for meditation, bodywork and relaxation any time of day. Featured are vocalists Suzanne Sterling, Visvamber Sheth, Kamaniya Devi, Lisbeth Scott, Sheela Bringi, Radha, Terra Gold, Monica Page and world- class instrumentalists. Be enthralled!
"Takes you deep into the depths of the soul", "Ethereal"
"Exudes plenty of healing energy"
" This album is perfect for Yoga classes -the rhythms will get you off your asanas",
"extremely distinctive from anything else I've heard"
"A very unique experience"
L.A. Yoga Magazine May 09 - Michael Mollura - Muisc Composer.
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"Masood plays the Hang like a healing stream of rhythmic magic. Mixing his Indian roots with a universal sound scape that is extraordinary for yoga and living the flow."
Shiva Rea - Yoga Ambassador/teacher, Santa Monica. www.shivarea.com
"This music is pure magic! Music is energy and these songs are full of healing vibrations and deep intentions. Use this CD for creating sacred space in your life. Masood Ali Khan is beautiful spirit with many gifts to share."
Saul David Raye - Yoga & Thai Massage Teacher, Kitran Singer, Santa Monica.www.thaiyoga.com/
"Your music and energy was such a perfect complement for all of us." responce to his weeklong yoga retreat at the Eselan Institute.
Peter Sterios - Yoga teacher and founder of Manduka Mats, San Luis Obispo. www.petersterios.com/
"This CD is truly celestial. The sounds are remarkably calming yet powerfully uplifting at the same time. Perfect for yoga or just chilin'."
Govindas - Yoga teacher/Kirtan singer, Santa Monica. www.govindasandradha.com/
Since we received the CD of our dearest friend Moose it has been in the top 10 of most played albums in our studios.
Especially the Hare Krsna track with Radha... Keep it coming.
And what a sweet video for the Gaia Nectar track.
We are anxiously awaiting the second CD!
Sita Ram
Patrick & Gösta - Founders of SvahaYoga Amsterdam www.svahayoga.com
Playing “The Yoga Sessions" during class lifts us into a quiet joy and wondrous expansion into grace. Masood Ali Khan is a gifted and sensitive musician/yogi and his instrument, the Hang, has a beautiful sound that’s very soft on the body & spirit. The way he alternates percussive, rhythmic patterns with spacious, melodic interludes is perfect for the flow of yoga class. It’s also a great CD for listening, relaxing and just being! Thanks Masood for this uplifting gift! ‘
Monica Page- Yoga teacher/Kirtan singer,Musician www.divalastic.com
"The yoga sessions" cd is the perfect accompaniment to a yoga practice...or a life practice. in the context of yoga, it provides a soothing backdrop to accompany your practice and keep your mind at bay. in daily life, just pop this cd in any time you have too much mental noise and it will quiet it down. the music is soothing and uplifting, subtly lightening the spirit in the background, no matter what is going on in the foreground."
Shana Meyerson- Yoga teacher Santa Monica. www.YOGAthletica.com
"I really dig the sound. I use it in my classes and would LOVE to use it on my Dvds in the future.
Rudy Mettia- Yoga Teacher, Santa Monica. www.rudymettia.com
"Your music is enchanting - I have been listening in my studio.... I am truly inspired."
Robert Sturman - Artist. www.RobertSturmanStudio.com
"I have been playing it everyday since I got home. And... hahaha, my dog really loves it. He sits up straight and listens very concentrated."
Ivy Lo Fo Sang -Producer,Amsterdam,NL www.ivylofosang.com
"Like God singing rain"
A yogini from Svaha Yoga,Amsterdam.
I am a huge fan of your music and loved how it flowed so well with the practice of yoga!
Kathryn Romley - TrueBloom - yoga nutrients www.truebloom.com
You're music is lovely!
Debbie Steingesser -Yoga teacher www.debbiedancer.com
Mesmerizing Yoga Music Like No Other -
I don't know how to describe this music. It's not chanting, it's not ambient, it's not like any other. It makes me want to move, it makes me want to meditate. I listen to it at home, I play it during my yoga classes. It brings a mesmerizing quality to the activity in which I am engaged while listening to this music. I am very glad to have discovered it.
Fierce Goddess Warrior - Amazon Customer
Your music is beautiful and uplifting, helps me soar through my mornings. Thank you! I am a huge fan.
Ana Savoy - Yoga Teacher Jivamukti Yoga, NYC
Playing your music often in yoga class....so beautiful. Dagmar Spremberg - yoga retreat owner www.montezumayoga.com
Amazing music!! I played your CD non stop since I bought it. It is a nourishment to my soul, to my heart. Thank you so much. K'haya Sellam - www.kunlunheartbliss.com
Emails from students that I played for and taught Universal Energy techniques during PETER STERIOS'S Yoga retreat at The Eselan Institute 2008.
"Your presence and talent made our week at Esalen truly special and magical. I hope to cross path again in the future. Many blessings to you.."
"Beautiful! It is so nice to listen to your music again. It brings back fond memories of our week at Esalen. Thanks so much, Moose, and I look forward to your CD!"
"Still having Hang dreams,
Your performance on Wednesday night at the baths was riveting too!" "I was missing it (the Hang)
"Life is markedly different to me since you got all my seven wheels spinning."
"If you ever do make a CD, I would love to buy one. I can still hear the beautiful tones in my mind's ear."
"I have been doing the 5 minute meditation daily and transfer energy to myself and others whenever I can. Working as a massage therapist gives me good opportunities. I am so grateful for the energy transfer that you did with the group. I do not know how much opening occurred for me, but I definitely feel a difference. I also wanted to thank you for your beautiful musicianship and spirit during our blessed week at Esalen! I really enjoyed listening to you play.
The last day was ecstatic for me...so too was the hang at the baths."
"Thank you very much for sharing this knowledge and your wisdom with us. I am very happy that I got the chance to meet you and Alyson and all other amazing people of Esalen. I hope our paths cross somewhere again sometime!"
"I had a great time at the retreat, and your class was awesome!... looking forward to practicing your techniques more...Namaste."
"I enjoy staying connected." "It was a joy to experience your warm heart through your music & teachings. Thank you."
"I have been practicing the meditation you taught us, I am finding it to be quite powerful. Thank you."