Four Musical Expressions of Peace, Strength, Devotion, and Joy
The Hanuman Chalisa Collection brings together four musical settings of the Hanuman Chalisa composed over a ten-year period, from 2016 to 2026.
They feel like a musical journal, tracing a decade of devotion, creativity, and an ever-deepening relationship with this beloved sacred text.
The journey began in 2016 after I was initiated into the Hanuman Chalisa by my Guru, Sri Anandi Ma. Shortly afterward, I traveled to India for a traditional forty-day Hanuman Chalisa Anusthan, chanting the Chalisa 108 times each day while observing silence at her ashram in Nikora.
One of the unexpected gifts of this project was sharing the creative journey as it unfolded.
On Patreon you’ll find recording session footage, conversations with collaborators, arrangement breakdowns, studio reflections, mixing discussions, and other moments from the creation of Hanuman Chalisa for Joy.
This project would not have been possible without the generous creativity, care, and support of everyone involved. I’m deeply grateful for each contribution that brought the Hanuman Chalisa Collection to life.
Vocals — Eric Turnnessen
Production & Arrangements — Eric Turnnessen
Album Artwork — Petr Budil
Hanuman Chalisa for Peace
Music — Theo Grace (aka Entheo)
Hanuman Chalisa for Strength & Devotion
Production — Theo Grace
Hanuman Chalisa for Joy
Percussion & Engineering — River Guerguerian
Bass, Guitar & Dotar — Chris Rosser
Flute — Scott Sheerin
Cello — Ben Krug
Strings & Choir Arrangement — Zach Heyde
Videography — Alex Diaz
Mixing/Mastering Engineer — John Elleson-Hartley
Video Editor — Eric Turnnessen
Consulting Editor — Cindy Thoennessen
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