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Karjam Saeji (full name, Karsangjamtso Saeji) grew up in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. His parents are nomadic herders of yak and sheep. Finishing high school he spent a year in a special school for performers at the behest of the troupe that had scouted him. This troupe was the most prestigious performance troupe in the Tibetan part of China and he began performing as a dancer with a grueling schedule of practice and performance starting in 1991. They performed around China and the Tibetan regions, although Karjam took time off to study Tibetan Literature. He has traveled in China, Korea, India, Nepal and moved to America in March 2007.
His music reflects his deep Buddhist belief, most songs are in Tibetan though he has an original English song and can also sing popular Tibetan songs in Chinese. The subject of the songs he writes center on his own life-- his Buddhist pilgrimage walking 2,600 kilometers on the Tibetan Plateau in the summer of 2006, his marriage, his family. He also has set poems to music, including a poem by the sixth Dalai Lama. Other songs include songs written by friends and traditional folk songs which he has re-arranged. Through his music he wants to communicate with other Tibetans and to teach western people more about Tibetan culture. He also has a strong interest in preserving Tibetan performance traditions and old recordings.
On his CD "Pilgrimage" the strongest influence outside of Tibetan tradition comes from Ralf Illenberger who played music for, produced and mixed the album. (from Myspace for Karjam Saeji)
Pilgrimage was made as a project of Lopez Artist Advance
Executive Producers: Lenedra Carroll, Michele and Steve Heller Producer, Mixer, Master Musician: Ralf Illenberger
In addition to the musical tracks played by Ralf on keyboard, acoustic and electric guitar, there are drums by Jaime Cordova and vocal back-up by Vilina Sanburn-Bill, Ani Sanburn-Bill, Jamie Cummins, Anah-Kate Drahn, Uhane Johnson, Emebet Bill, Chloe Cunningham, Kristin Fernald, Rose Amber Sumner, Wendy Raven Westervelt and Lenedra Carroll. Karjam would like to thank each of them, as well as the other wonderful people who gave their support and friendship on Lopez especially; Gregg, Edi, Irene S., Zack, Irene B., Summer Moon, Bill Lewis, Doreen, Sue DuMond, Lisa Geddes, Ann Marie Fischer and Stanley Greenthal for finding the best bouzouki ever! He’d also like to send his warmest appreciation to his parents and other family members back home as well as Tse-ang, Hwardan, Gajin, Tsesheuk, Tsemphel, Hangko and Dorje Rinchen.
Danlih words and music by Karjam Saeji. Vocals and Bouzouki; Karjam Saeji. Drums; Jaime Cordova, electric guitar, keyboards; Ralf Illenberger. A song praising the Buddhist devotion of father Lorae Saeji, the many abilities and love of mother Dunmajhet and the hard work and generosity of brother Tubko.
Ga-ik Lihji words and music by Sangnor Vocals and Bouzouki; Karjam Saeji. Acoustic guitar and keyboards; Ralf Illenberger. Thonmih Sambhota invented the Tibetan alphabet like bringing light to the darkness. This song celebrates that accomplishment and urges all Tibetans to study their language and their culture.
Tsandan Hloma traditional words and melody. Vocals; Karjam Saeji. Back-up vocals; Kristin Fernald, Rose Amber Sumner, Wendy Raven Westervelt. Dumbek; Jaime Cordova. Acoustic and electric guitar and keyboards; Ralf Illenberger. The title means “Branch of the Sandalwood Tree”. In the song on each branch there is a Buddha. Buddhists are praying for the entire world to live in peace through understanding of Buddhist thought.
Banchen Danlih words by Pukmo Drashi, music by Karjam Saeji Vocals and Bouzouki; Karjam Saeji. Acoustic guitar and keyboards; Ralf Illenberger. A song written in commemoration of the deceased 10th Banchen Lama and celebrating the coming of the 11th Banchen Lama.
Tserjih Tsomo traditional words and melody in the style called ‘Gar’. Vocals; Karjam Saeji. Acoustic guitar, keyboards, percussion; Ralf Illenberger. The title means “Golden Lake”, on the shore stands a golden tree at the top of the beautiful tree is a songbird. The bird sings a marvelous song which turns the land fertile and green. Golden sunlight falls across the grasslands and this brings a bountiful era to Tibetans.
Poem of the Sixth Dalai Lama words by His Holiness Tsangyang Gyatso, the Sixth Dalai Lama, music by Karjam Saeji. Vocals and Bouzouki; Karjam Saeji. Acoustic guitars and keyboards; Ralf Illenberger. This poem is teaching how the true value of an object can only be discovered by the owner after it leaves the owners hands.
Nyanmulih words by Dorje Rinchen, music by Karjam Saeji. Vocals and Bouzouki; Karjam Saeji This song by Karjam’s middle and high school classmate describes an idyllic scene on the grasslands. In the song a brave man prays to a deity while “the mountain is greener, the sky is bluer and the tents are warmer.”
Nehnijih Lirang words and music; Karjam Saeji Vocals and Bouzouki; Karjam Saeji. Drums; Jaime Cordova. Vocals and Tibetan singing bowl; Lenedra Carroll. Acoustic guitars and keyboards; Ralf Illenberger. In the fall of 2000 my troupe went to Korea, Koreans like Tibetan culture. It was my fate to meet a very pretty woman there; this began a new chapter in my life. The next summer I saw her pretty smile again, we talked about our love, our future and promised to get married. My parents approved of me marrying this foreign woman then friends gave us katak prayer scarves (we got married). We will always be together.
Manglih traditional words and music. Vocals; Karjam Saeji. Keyboard; Ralf Illenberger. A dragon is roaring on the top of a mountain, the roar brings a rainstorm. I hope it will rain everyday. A bird is singing in the forest, heralding the arrival of summer. I hope summer will always come. I am singing in front of a crowd, I hope they will all live well. I hope that I can sing like this everyday.
The Tibetan Alphabet Song melody by Dorae. Vocals and Bouzouki; Karjam Saeji. Girls Choir; Emebet Bill, Jaime Cummins, Chloe Cunningham, Uhane Johnson, Anah Kate Drahn, Ani Sanburn-Bill, Vilina Sanburn-Bill. Acoustic guitar and keyboards; Ralf Illenberger. This song is nothing but the letters of the Tibetan alphabet. Each letter except the four vowels is said with a soft ‘ah’ sound after the consonant. The name of the letter is the same as the sound it makes. The vowels have a name which includes the sound they make and explains the name and sound made by each vowel. The entire alphabet is sung three times, with repetition of the later letters in the alphabet. Follow along: (type letters of alphabet).
Pilgrimage words by Cedar Bough Saeji, music by Karjam Saeji. Vocals; Karjam Saeji. Chanting; Karjam and Cedar Bough Saeji. Buddhist chime; Ralf Illenberger. A song written while on pilgrimage from Machu County where Karjam grew up to Lhasa. Karjam and Cedar Bough walked the entire way, and composed this song on a sunny day looking across vast expanses inhabited sparsely by nomadic Tibetans.
Drashi traditional words and music. Vocals and Bouzouki; Karjam Saeji. Dumbek; Jaime Cordova. The sunlight comes from the sky and enters the perfumed room of the Buddhist master. I pray for the master to have an ever improving life. The sunlight comes from the sky and enters the prayer-scarf adorned King’s room. I pray for the king and his followers to have an ever improving life. The sunlight comes from the sky and enters the room of my hard-working mother. I pray that she and all the other women will have an ever-improving life..
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| Karjam Saeji on Wikipedia |
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Karjam Saeji's music is mellow and relaxed enough to blend into the background, but then you'll be drawn back to attention by his pure vocal talent!
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This is a video I took of Karjam when he performed at the Lopez Island Community Center in Spring of 2007, soon after he arrived in the US. I filmed the whole set. Unfortunately I have not edited it except for this one clip. I understand Karjam feels he was nervous when he performed this song, but I think his vocal talent and good heart shine through no matter what! When I get to the other clips, I'll post them as I can. Till then, I would mention that it's been wonderful having Karjam here to share his musical gifts and culture with us. I have also really enjoyed making a new friend, and both Karjam and his wife have been great supports for my own musical endeavors. Onthebus 07:54, January 28, 2008 (AKST)
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| Song | Album | Length | Played | Overall | You | Tags | Single Request |
| Ga-ik Lihji | Pilgrimage | 4:34 | 7 |  13 votes |
You have to login to give your opinion about songs. | World beat / Bouzouki / Unknown language / Solo vocalist / Acoustic / Band / Tibetan | Banchen Danlih | Pilgrimage | 4:11 | 5 |  13 votes |
You have to login to give your opinion about songs. | World beat / Acoustic guitar / Dreamy / Solo vocalist / Acoustic / Band / Tibetan | Nehnijh Lirang | Pilgrimage | 4:50 | 7 | 13 votes |
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- Spotlighted: Saturday, March 8th 2008
- Artist site clicks: 6
- Songs on WWR: 12
- Total plays: 79
- Total requests: 71
- Total listens: 2638
- CDBaby website clicks: 2
- CDBaby referrals: 2
- CDBaby sales: Pilgrimage (Sold 2 copies)
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