Dead Can Dance - Anastasis (2012)

The legendary world music band (one time post-punk/goth) is back from the dead with a vengeance and a killer album. Their dark mysteriousness permeates the album with Middle Eastern and Indian melodies along with Brendan and Lisa's haunting vocals. It's absolutely perfect for a movie soundtrack, and is certainly the best album since Into the Labyrinth.
10/10

 

Ravi Shankar - Three Ragas (1956)

In commemoration of the recent passing of this legendary figure, I had a listen to one of his most celebrated albums, Three Ragas. It was hypnotic, enchanting and quite dense. For Hindustani classical music, it certainly has a different approach and mood than the Western tradition. It seems much more introspective and loose compared with the intricate orchestration and abstractness of Western classical music. I highly recommend this to those who want an introduction to Indian music.
9/10