This is Dada's second CD published in 2009. Dada met musician and producer Ryan Sam in NYC and the two collaborated. Dada's acoustic folk sound was amplified by Ryan, who is a bluesy pop crooner and pianist. Ryan arranged the songs with piano, electric guitar, drums and bass in a variety of styles including country-rock, folk rock, gospel and soul. There is even a doo-wop song, blending spiritual lyrics with the beat of early 1950s rock and roll. The CD concludes with two kirtan tracks featuring mantra music. The second kirtan track is a dance remix!

$14.00 for physical CD (postage included)

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Credits

Dada Veda: lead vocals
Ryan Sam: guitar, bass, piano, drum programming, production and mastering.
Diipak: violin
Tapasi: photography
Cover illustration and album design: Michael McClure

Review Excerpts

"Spiritually inspired, Globally-tinged Folk and Americana music is what you’ll find on “Love Is The Best,” Dada’s second album overall. He seamlessly melds the rhythms of rock, country and Americana folk with the ancient wisdom of Yoga, bringing together such disparate strains to create a remarkable, eclectic music collection. There’s even a Bill Haley and the Comets-1950s style doo-wop song ~ which honestly is a bit of a surprise coming from an orange turban and robe wearing Yogic monk, but he performed this style of music flawlessly."
-- Michael Lohr , New Renaissance Magazine

"You’ve got to love Dada Veda and his encouraging, uplifting messages that embrace the All. This singer-songwriter, monk, and yoga/meditation teacher hailing from Urbana, Illinois, released his second CD, entitled Love Is The Best, in August 2009. In a straightforward way, with folk sensibility and a country rock feel, Dada Veda communicates his belief in the power of positive thinking on the opening track, “We Are Never Alone or Helpless.” The optimistic “From Zero to Hero” is perfect for children, delivered in a way that holds attention with catchy beats and refrains."
--Phosphorescence Magazine