Gaurangi as Dhruva Maharaja

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Dhruva Maharaja & Queen Suruci: ..................... Gaurangi devi dasi

Narada Muni & Chorus: .................................... Parividha das

Kuvera, Manu, Vishnu-dutas & Chorus: ............. Alex 'Jagi' Bibanovic

King Uttanapada: .......................................... Jayadeva das

Queen Suniti: ...................................... Haraprana devi dasi

Lord Vishnu: ............................................. Kripamoya das

Narrator: ................................................... Arjuna das

 

Lyrics by Parividha das Music by Parividha das & Alex 'Jagi' Bibanovic

 

Lokanath Swami: I was thinking, it was one of the first stories I was

ever told as a child. The story of Dhruva Maharaja should be popularis-

ed. You have nicely packaged this dramatic narration with contempor-

ary western music. It's quite a unique presentation. I really liked it.

 

Sivarama Swami: Overall I think your Dhruva Maharaja musical is a wond-

erful production. It woves nicely, Arjuna's narration is seamless, prof-

essional. The songs are short and the music is pleasing. I would be int-

erested to see it performed.

 

Sacinandana Swami: Our Krsna consciousness movement needs a cultural bas-

is, because it is the human condition that it requires culture in order

to grow and blossom. I'm very thankful to the devotees who supply such

cultural basis in their many endeavours. Especially I welcome your talent

of presenting ancient Krishna consciousness through western musicals. I

think that in times to come, your productions will serve as a bridge,

over which many sincere souls will walk into the blissful land of Krishna

consciousness. Your last CD of Dhruva Maharaja is no exception of your

musical and Krsna conscious genius.

 

Krsna-ksetra das (ACBSP) Your Dhruva musical is a pleasure to listen to.

As a musical it renders the story of Dhruva in a dramatic and entertain-

ing way, highlighting the determination of the child hero to have the

Lord's darshan. It shows great promise as a way to render so much more

of our tradition's narratives, making the tradition so much more access-

ible to a much wider audience than would otherwise be attracted. And of

course it will be especially attractive to children. You have done a

good presentation all around, and I wish you all the best for many such

future productions. Haribolo!

 

Gurubhakta dasi (ACBSP) U.S.A.: Your productions are so expertly done.

Listening to them simply transports one to the transcendental world. I

only wish there were many more like it! My children spend hours listen-

ing to them. Your rendition of the proud brahmana was so funny. Batu

Gopal happen to hear the story of Sakshi Gopala. He said: "What a nice

job they did! Such nice service, and for the benefit of countless gener-

ations to come. Imagine the benefit they will get for doing this. Your

latest musical of Dhruva Maharaja was so very sweet. I love the lyrics

and the choice of voices. It brings his story to live so perfectly.

Thanks for doing this great service for all of us!

 

Jaya Bhadra d.d. (ACBSP) Radhadesh Belgium: I especially like that you

extract scripture which is so essential. Narada's first instructions to

Dhruva could convince anyone, but it is wonderful how you portray that

they didn't persuade Dhruva. Also Dhruva's mood towards his father and

brother after he received Lord Vishnu's darshan. And before that King

Uttanapada's heart-rending repentance and concern for Dhruva.I also like

the demigods' prayers to be relieved from being suffocated. Looks to me

like you did it again prabhu -- another masterpiece...

 

Cintamani d.d. USA: I'm the daughter of Gurubhakta. I just wanted to let

you know that I really enjoy listening to all of your productions. I

brought them to the Gurukula a while ago, and we listen to them while

we eat lunch. All the kids like them a lot. They especially loved the

funny comedies. The latest musical that you finished was very nice. I

liked the singers that you chose for the different parts, and everything

was so professionally done. I felt as though I was actually there within

the story of Dhruva Maharaja. Thank you so much for the work that you do

to produce them. I hope that you continue making more of them so that

we can always fill our ears with the sound of Krsna Conscious pastimes.

 

Hemanga das Germany: On our way back to Wiesbaden I had the time listen-

ing to the musical. After the first two parts I imagined myself how

wonderful preaching tool you have produced and how nice it will open the

hearts for our philosophy in the western world. Mixed with this vision

and the feelings of leaving Radhadesh my hairs stayed on end and I wept

literally tears almost the whole way up to Liege. My dear wife had to

calm me down by massaging my arm all the way.

 

Vinode Manjari d.d. (SDG) Belgium: I love the song you sang as Narada,

describing the beauty of the Lord. You must have sung it with full devo-

tion from your heart, as I want to hear it again & again. Your contrib-

ution to our movement through music and drama is wonderful, enlivening,

relaxing & inspiring.

 

Janmastami das (LOK) Belgium: Dhruva Maharaj: Good Storyline - Wonderful

music - Professional sound - Amazing voices -Very good acting. The prof-

essionalism throughout the whole musical is very pleasing. The wonderful

voices of the singers. It's nicely mastered and technically finalized. I

appreciate the balance between the entertaining and instructive parts.

What struck me is the devotion which the lyrics, the music and the perf-

ormance radiate.

 

Bhawesh Shaz (England):I bought a CD of Dhruva Maharaja at Bhaktivedanta

Manor on Sunday. That night I listened to it in the car while taking my

friends home. I am just writing to say that me and my friends happened

to really enjoyed it. It made our journey very transcendental.Since then

I have also listened to it at work, and the more I listen to it the more

I love it. All the devotees involved have done a tremendous job of

bringing the pastimes of Dhruva Maharaj & Lord Vishnu to life. The music

is ecstatic and the voices are very befitting too. I particularly like

yours, Gaurangi dasi's and Kripamoya's voice. Truly a work of Art, which

I would like to see on live stage one day! I would be interested in

purchasing the whole set of CD's.

 

Malati Priya d.d. Ireland: Your CD's are wonderful and VERY entertaining.

Over the past few years my daughter (now 10 years old) and me have been

listening to them over and over again. They were a great help when I had

to work and my daughter needed some entertainment, which is very hard to

come by in Krsna consciousness. I'm appreciating you providing this serv-

ice. Please inform us whenever you have produced another one so we can

purchase it immediately!

 

Vrajanath das (JPS) Mayapur: Hare Krishna. Prabhuji today I got the CDs.

They are really wonderful and we are so thankful to you and the devotees

who have contributed to the making of these musicals. We hope one day to

have all your CD's!

 

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of my musicals and plays.