Single Review: Love Power the Band “Hare Hare Dance”

Love Power the Band’s single “Hare Hare Dance” is a vibrant and modern

twist on traditional spiritual chants, infusing them with an infectious

dance groove that invites listeners to both reflect and rejoice. Led by

Ananda Xenia Shakti, whose musical journey has transitioned from punk

rock to transformational music inspired by her embrace of yoga, the

track offers a unique blend of spiritual depth and playful energy.

The musical arrangement in “Hare Hare Dance” is dynamic and engaging.

Niranjan Gundu Singh on guitar, Marcos Alexander Ordoriez on bass,

Shambhu Natha on drums and percussion, and Snappy Homefry Kipp with

Pankaj Saakhi on keyboards create a robust dance groove that supports

the meditative yet energetic chanting. This composition cleverly

balances the repetitive, trance-inducing quality of the traditional

“Hare Krishna” mantra with a contemporary dance beat, making the sacred

accessible and appealing to a modern audience.

Ananda Xenia Shakti’s vocals are central to the track’s allure,

delivering the mantra with both devotion and a palpable sense of joy.

Her background in more high-energy punk and rock scenes is evident in

the vitality she brings to the chant, transforming what could be a

monotonous repetition into a compelling call to joy and celebration. The

co-production by Snappy Homefry Kipp and Saakhi Music Production ensures

that each element of the track is polished, with the spiritual and

musical elements finely balanced to maintain integrity while maximizing

appeal.

The lyrics, primarily consisting of the “Hare Krishna” mantra, focus on

devotion and the joy of spiritual celebration. By adapting this ancient

chant, the band not only pays homage to traditional Hindu practices but

also brings them into a contemporary context, emphasizing music and

dance as universal expressions of spiritual ecstasy and communal

connection.

Recording the track in Vrindavan during Krishna’s birthday celebrations

adds an authentic layer of spiritual energy and significance to the

song. This setting, known for its deep historical and religious

importance to the Hare Krishna movement, infuses the track with a

genuine vibrancy and a palpable sense of being part of a larger, joyous

celebration.

Love Power the Band’s approach to performance, where the line between

the audience and the performers is blurred, is particularly effective

with a song like “Hare Hare Dance.” The interactive aspect of their

shows, inviting the audience to participate in the chant, enhances the

communal feel of the music and embodies the song’s message of unity and

shared joy.

“Hare Hare Dance” by Love Power the Band is more than just a song; it is

an experience. It brings ancient spiritual practices into the

contemporary music scene with flair and fervor, offering listeners not

only a track to dance to but also an opportunity to connect with a

deeper, joyful celebration of life and spirit. Ananda Xenia Shakti and

her band have crafted a song that resonates with anyone looking to find

a sense of happiness and unity through music, making “Hare Hare Dance” a

unique and compelling addition to the spiritual music genre.