Music Review:Shining Karma by Warren Mendonsa

I used to feel it was so easy to get overwhelmed by all the praises I got for my guitar-playing.....and then a few days back I discovered the magic of Warren.

Warren Mendonsa at the young age of 25 has truly touched me emotionally, with his Vai and Satch remniscent music. The ex guitarist of Mumbai based band 'Zero', Warren has supposedly moved out to Auckland. A few days ago, I by chance stumbled upon this site online that had his new solo album available for free download (his official site for the album) titled Night in Shining Karma

Neat site layout, with a online streamer and tidbits about the concept, his gears, etc. sprinkled around - the main focus of the site is undoubtedly the mellow and heart-warming music churned out by this wizard.

Starting off with a mellow and Floydish 'Incense', Warren sets the mood for the journey into his heart with much elan. If you`re travelling, I`d suggest 'Soar the Sky' - makes me feel like this is the very track I'd want to hear when I'm driving my vehicle on a rainy day through some serene ghats...forgetting the world outside.

2 of my personal favorites have been 'Anuva's Sky' & 'Bombay Rain'. 'Anuva's Sky' supposedly is dedicated to his lady love and the composition says it all - you can feel his emotions in this track - they stand out clearly. 'Bombay Rain' is one more track that shows off Warren's emotional music quotient in abundance. He makes the Strat cry, moan and at other times let out a crunchy tone rummaging thru the fast "Cats & The Fiddle" track.

Definitely a "dekho" is "Blue for Gary" for all those quintessential blues junkies.

P.S: If you liked his music, please make sure to donate generously through the site

Hail Warren! We are not worthy! *BOWS*