Shambhu has done it again with Love and the Sea, a gorgeous new single that finds the guitarist at his most lyrical and deeply felt. From the opening notes, this piece announces itself as something special — unhurried, intimate, and exquisitely performed.
The melody carries the weight of longing and the lightness of acceptance simultaneously. It is a delicate balance, and Shambhu navigates it with the ease of a master craftsman who has spent decades learning exactly how much pressure to apply — and when to let go.
The production is clean and warm, allowing the guitar to breathe naturally in the space without over-embellishment. This restraint is one of Shambhu's greatest strengths: he trusts the note, trusts the silence, trusts the listener.
Love and the Sea is a deeply moving piece that confirms Shambhu's place among the finest contemporary acoustic guitarists working today. Highly recommended.
— Steve Sheppard, One World Music Radio