This is a solo sitar piece; variations of a theme of a composition of mine called “Will to Power”. The scale it is built upon is a hybrid: D Eb F G# A B C D. The improvisation is intended to convey the struggle against conflicts with, and within, human free will. There are a few motifs that the melody constantly returns to; symbolizing the inexorable pull of one’s individual destiny.

Note: this is NOT a raga, and the rhythm is not at all based on tal. I was experimenting with concepts that are neither East nor West.

Note also my use of the sitar synthesizer (I modified a guitar synth to be triggered by sitar).

The full performance, as well as concert and interviews, will be available on DVD (and other concert pieces will be available on youtube.com soon).

Visit me at www.renegadesufi.com, and www.myspace.com/renegadesufi

Recent news:

On Tuesday, September 29th, 9:00pm, I will appear with my group at the LES Gallery at Clemenete Soto Velez, 107 Suffolk st. (between Rivington and Delancy) NYC. I will have the honor of sharing the bill with Stefano Pastor. $10.

On Friday, September 25th, I taped a performance for “The Jump”, am MNN-TV program that airs on MNN every Saturday at 9:00pm. My appearance will be on Manhattan Neighborhood Network channel 56 on Saturday, October 10th at 9:00pm. Details on the program’s online accessibility will follow soon.

On October 16th, I will appear with the Open Music Ensemble at Tibet House (22 east 13th street, 2nd floor) NYC. The performance will begin at 7:00pm.

A tour of the Milwaukee / Chicago area is in the works for late November / early December. Details will be announced.