Every so often, a musician emerges who is quite unlike any that have come before; a musician that reflects not an imitation of styles and tones, but who embodies the entire spectrum of styles in such a unique way that "categorizing" is impossible. Guitarist Govi (go' vee) is one of those artists.
A native of Germany, Govi spent eight years living in India. "My approach comes from the meditative and creative environment I experienced while living in India as well as playing with musicians from many different cultures and backgrounds," he says. It was there that Govi started playing the mandolin, mandola cello, sitar, bouzouki, charango and the 8-string ukulele. While in India, he also established a friendship with prominent German new age artist, Deuter. Their mutual admiration and respect led to Deuter co-producing Govi's debut album Sky High throughout which Deuter can be heard playing flutes and keyboards.
Govi became fascinated with the guitar very early in life when he simply walked past one in a store window and decided that was the instrument he wanted to play. In his teens, Govi performed as the lead guitarist in bands that played everything from rock to blues, including early Beatles and Pink Floyd. These experiences led to his first professional gig as a member of a group that played original material and won a national band competition and a recording contract which allowed them to tour throughout Germany.
Your Lingering Touch, 7th release from Real Music, represents the spectrum of Govi at his most romantic, while the 6th No Strings Attached is a celebration of Govi at his exuberant best -- on Billboard's New Age Chart for over a year. Guitar Odyssey was his fifth release for Real Music, another chart favorite, following the highly successful Passion & Grace, Heart of a Gypsy, Sky High and Cuchama.
Govi describes his compositions as "the natural and inevitable result of moving deeply into the wellsprings of my creativity. My music is a reflection of my vision of life rather than mere notes on a sheet," he adds. The result is a deeply mystical quality that is both jubilant and pensive, music that ultimately reflects the dimensions of the human spirit in all its complexity and simplicity.
Judging from the accolades, fans are being taken to new heights of their own by Govi's uplifting melodies. Currently living in Hawaii, Govi contends that the overwhelming response he has received from listeners worldwide is heartening and keeps him going.
GUITAR ODYSSEY
Govi sets the spirits soaring and the hips swaying on Guitar Odyssey, an intoxicating blend of guitars sweetened with breezy South American pan pipes and sensual rhythms. With a treasure chest full of tracks encompassing the high spirited 'Sails of Joy,' the soulful rhumba
of 'Treasure Bay,' and the romantic tenderness of 'Your Lingering Touch,' Govi's virtuosity is showcased on Guitar Odyssey, a truly joyful adventure.
1.Sails of Joy
2.Magellans Beat
3.Turquoise Galleon
4.Lovers Moon
5.Beach Fire Dancers
6.Dolphin Escort
7.Treasure Bay
8.Your Lingering Touch
9.Rhumba de la Noche
Govi is a master of composing music that explores the softer side of the flamenco guitar. His albums, with their tropical rhythms, light bass and dreamy synthesizer mood, do a wonderful job of making you believe that you've embarked on a vacation to the Caribbean (or the Mediterranean, depending on the release), for a good 45 minutes. The languid luxury of Govi's music is explored in greater depth with HAVANA SUNSET, the first greatest hits offering from the guitarist. Featured here are some of his signature tunes, like "Andalusian Nights," "Gypsy Heaven," "Bumblebeat," "Persuasion" and more, filled with the colors of Latin America, Spain, Greece and even Asia. Great stuff here, this is "the" album to get if you want warm, pleasing, not-too-hard guitar music with an exotic flair.
1. Andalusian Nights
2. Rising In Love
3. This Precious Moment
4. Baile Del Corazon
5. Persuation
6. Bumblebeat
7. Havana Sunset
8. Euphrates
9. Gypsy Heaven
10. Call Of The East
11. Rumba Tumba
If you've listened to Govi's last few albums, you've likely noticed a shift to more ethnic-based guitar in his music, something that started around the time of his MOSAICO album. JEWEL BOX continues to travel down this rabbit hole, capturing the flavors of Spain, the Middle East and India along the way. The music is sprightly and rhythmic, more so than his last few outings, with jazzy melodies, drone instruments aplenty and, of course, the voice of many different string instruments from Govi's arsenal (including the sitar and Turkish oud). "Sapphire Sky" comes close to the Govi of old with its upbeat melodies and flamenco rhythms, while "Diamond Sutra" sports a raga style with the sitar in the lead - a unique way of performing for the artist. The influence of Karunesh, who provides production support, is also noticeable across the album, especially in the synth use.
1.Ruby Lips
2.Moonstone
3.Medallion
4.Nettie Gem
5.Sapphire Sky
6.Diamond Sutra
7.Gandhi With the Jewels
8.Diamonds in the Dew
9.Emerald Eyes
10.My Precious
Govi, the master of melodies that reside on the softer side of the nouveau flamenco spectrum, presents his latest release MOSAICO, which features his characteristic breezy rhythms alongside a variety of ethnic textures. Want romance? How about something for relaxing with a good book? MOSAICO delivers with songs like "Spicy Dream," which features warm guitar with bits of well-placed sitar strumming for an enchanting effect. Another highlight, "Mosaico," calls to mind a sensual night in the tropics, with the waves crashing upon a seashore and the moon gleaming overhead. Special guests include Don Lax playing violin on "Mosaico" and the talents of Karunesh on several tracks.
1. Bumblebeat
2. Euphrates
3. Spicy Dream
4. This Precious Moment
5. Mosaico
6. Wave Rider
7. Afrodisiac
8. Smooth As Silk
9. Carousel
10. Moon Over Water
No Strings Attached celebrates master guitarist Govi at his exuberant best. This album jumps with a lively, tropical beat. Govi's intoxicating rhythms spiced with Andean pan pipes, timbalis and Indian tablas lend a world music flavor to his dazzling virtuosity. No Strings Attached brings together his liveliest tracks in a free-spirited fiesta of sound, featuring selections from Guitar Odyssey, Passion & Grace, Cuchama, Heart of a Gypsy, and Andalusian Nights
1.Rhumba de la Noche
2.Gypsy Heart
3.Cuchama
4.Persuasion
5.Danza del Mango
6.Treasure Bay
7.Viva la Vida
8.Torero
9.Abundance
10.Sails of Joy
With his fourth release for Higher Octave Music, Govi ups the spice quotient significantly as he explores a variety of exotic hues alongside his nimble guitar playing. SAFFRON & SILK is Govi's most ethnic flavored release to date, featuring such striking sounds as the sitar, Greek bouzouki, Turkish oud and Gypsy violin alongside the artist's trademark warm strumming. The result is an album that makes you feel like you've journeyed to the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia all in the span of an hour. The title track is one of the album's most interesting tracks, as the main melody is performed with a Western feel on the sitar. Another highlight is the Middle Eastern-tinged "Road to Istanbul," which sports a variety of instruments indigenous to the region.
1.Call of the East
2.Saffron & Silk
3.Carioca Cat
4.Baile del Corazon
5.Into the Night
6.Neroli
7.Heartstrings
8.Road to Istanbul
9.Marrakesh
After three consecutive trips into the Top Ten of Billboard's new age charts, Govi looks to continue his success with SEVENTH HEAVEN. This release has a warm Latin flare, but distinguishes itself from its predecessors with unique styles and tones that keep the melodies fresh and original. The result is a breathtaking album that will make you feel like you're traveling the globe, bringing to mind thoughts of tropical sunsets and lazy days in the country. With so much personality and emotion, it's hard to deny that SEVENTH HEAVEN is a stunning example of musical grace at its finest.
1. Rising in Love
2. Mediterrano
3. Havana Sunset
4. Walking on Clouds
5. Disappearing into You
6. Language of the Heart
7. Gypsy Heaven
8. Jacaranda
9. Garden of Eden
10. Wings of Love
Listening to Govi play his guitar, it's hard not to imagine yourself somewhere warm and exotic. He has a natural knack for creating music that has a strong sense of mood and place; it's very imagery rich with a note of romantic abandon. TOUCH OF LIGHT takes a 'back to basics' approach for the guitarist, who had been moving in more of an ethnic direction with his last couple of albums. Here, he focuses on compositions that are rich and full of the simple joy of Govi's flamenco guitar melodies. It's one of his most appealing albums in years, reminding listeners of why they embraced his music in the first place - the sultry beauty and languid bliss of Govi playing the guitar against a breezy samba backdrop.
Govi sets the spirits soaring and the hips swaying on Guitar Odyssey, an intoxicating blend of guitars sweetened with breezy South American pan pipes and sensual rhythms. With a treasure chest full of tracks encompassing the high spirited 'Sails of Joy,' the soulful rhumba
of 'Treasure Bay,' and the romantic tenderness of 'Your Lingering Touch,' Govi's virtuosity is showcased on Guitar Odyssey, a truly joyful adventure.
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Govi is a master of composing music that explores the softer side of the flamenco guitar. His albums, with their tropical rhythms, light bass and dreamy synthesizer mood, do a wonderful job of making you believe that you've embarked on a vacation to the Caribbean (or the Mediterranean, depending on the release), for a good 45 minutes. The languid luxury of Govi's music is explored in greater depth with HAVANA SUNSET, the first greatest hits offering from the guitarist. Featured here are some of his signature tunes, like "Andalusian Nights," "Gypsy Heaven," "Bumblebeat," "Persuasion" and more, filled with the colors of Latin America, Spain, Greece and even Asia. Great stuff here, this is "the" album to get if you want warm, pleasing, not-too-hard guitar music with an exotic flair.
If you've listened to Govi's last few albums, you've likely noticed a shift to more ethnic-based guitar in his music, something that started around the time of his MOSAICO album. JEWEL BOX continues to travel down this rabbit hole, capturing the flavors of Spain, the Middle East and India along the way. The music is sprightly and rhythmic, more so than his last few outings, with jazzy melodies, drone instruments aplenty and, of course, the voice of many different string instruments from Govi's arsenal (including the sitar and Turkish oud). "Sapphire Sky" comes close to the Govi of old with its upbeat melodies and flamenco rhythms, while "Diamond Sutra" sports a raga style with the sitar in the lead - a unique way of performing for the artist. The influence of Karunesh, who provides production support, is also noticeable across the album, especially in the synth use.
Govi, the master of melodies that reside on the softer side of the nouveau flamenco spectrum, presents his latest release MOSAICO, which features his characteristic breezy rhythms alongside a variety of ethnic textures. Want romance? How about something for relaxing with a good book? MOSAICO delivers with songs like "Spicy Dream," which features warm guitar with bits of well-placed sitar strumming for an enchanting effect. Another highlight, "Mosaico," calls to mind a sensual night in the tropics, with the waves crashing upon a seashore and the moon gleaming overhead. Special guests include Don Lax playing violin on "Mosaico" and the talents of Karunesh on several tracks.
No Strings Attached celebrates master guitarist Govi at his exuberant best. This album jumps with a lively, tropical beat. Govi's intoxicating rhythms spiced with Andean pan pipes, timbalis and Indian tablas lend a world music flavor to his dazzling virtuosity. No Strings Attached brings together his liveliest tracks in a free-spirited fiesta of sound, featuring selections from Guitar Odyssey, Passion & Grace, Cuchama, Heart of a Gypsy, and Andalusian Nights
With his fourth release for Higher Octave Music, Govi ups the spice quotient significantly as he explores a variety of exotic hues alongside his nimble guitar playing. SAFFRON & SILK is Govi's most ethnic flavored release to date, featuring such striking sounds as the sitar, Greek bouzouki, Turkish oud and Gypsy violin alongside the artist's trademark warm strumming. The result is an album that makes you feel like you've journeyed to the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia all in the span of an hour. The title track is one of the album's most interesting tracks, as the main melody is performed with a Western feel on the sitar. Another highlight is the Middle Eastern-tinged "Road to Istanbul," which sports a variety of instruments indigenous to the region.
After three consecutive trips into the Top Ten of Billboard's new age charts, Govi looks to continue his success with SEVENTH HEAVEN. This release has a warm Latin flare, but distinguishes itself from its predecessors with unique styles and tones that keep the melodies fresh and original. The result is a breathtaking album that will make you feel like you're traveling the globe, bringing to mind thoughts of tropical sunsets and lazy days in the country. With so much personality and emotion, it's hard to deny that SEVENTH HEAVEN is a stunning example of musical grace at its finest.
Listening to Govi play his guitar, it's hard not to imagine yourself somewhere warm and exotic. He has a natural knack for creating music that has a strong sense of mood and place; it's very imagery rich with a note of romantic abandon. TOUCH OF LIGHT takes a 'back to basics' approach for the guitarist, who had been moving in more of an ethnic direction with his last couple of albums. Here, he focuses on compositions that are rich and full of the simple joy of Govi's flamenco guitar melodies. It's one of his most appealing albums in years, reminding listeners of why they embraced his music in the first place - the sultry beauty and languid bliss of Govi playing the guitar against a breezy samba backdrop.
