About Full Moon
Full Moon is a studio album by Indian flutist and composer G.S. Sachdev. Released in 1987 under Fortuna Records, the album presents three original compositions rooted in Hindustani classical music. The recording adopts a minimalist format with Sachdev as the sole performer on the bansuri, accompanied by uncredited tanpura and tabla support where applicable.
The album comprises three tracks. Evening Prayer explores Raga Kalyan, a late-afternoon raga associated with devotion and tranquility. Introspection interprets Raga Rageshwari, a lesser-performed raga often linked to introspective and meditative themes. The title track Full Moon employs Raga Chandra-Kauns, a night raga traditionally performed under moonlight, characterized by its use of komal (flattened) notes and a contemplative mood.
Fortuna Records issued the album on compact disc in 1987. The release date aligns with the recording year, though specific month or day details remain undocumented. The physical format includes no additional liner notes or credited session musicians beyond Sachdev’s primary role. The album’s production values reflect the technical standards of late-1980s classical recordings, with an emphasis on acoustic clarity and minimal post-processing.
Critical reception and commercial performance data for Full Moon are not widely archived. The work stands as part of Sachdev’s broader discography, which spans fusion experiments and traditional classical albums. No reissues, remasters, or expanded editions have been confirmed as of the latest available records.