Although Mark Seelig's background is in psychotherapy, he left it behind to take up the North Indian bamboo flute ‘Bansuri’ at a rather late age (42) for picking up a new instrument. He has studied for 10 years with the Indian Bansuri Maestro R.K. Bikramjit Singh. Seelig's interest in transpersonal psychotherapy and neo-shamanic ceremonial work provides insight into the mystical, spiritual realm of the music he creates. Obviously Indian, Seelig employs the aforementioned flute(s), and also diruba (Indian cello), electronic violin, acoustic guitar and harmonic chants. He is accompanied on this album by Loren Nerell (soundscapes and drone) and Max Link (percussion, notably tabla, and/or other Indian acoustic drums). By my count this is Seelig's 15th album (either solo, or in collaboration with musicians such as Steve Roach, Byron Metcalf, Loren Nerell, Ancient Current, Sam Rosenthal and others since 2003.

'The Disciple's Path' is comprised of four lengthy tracks (the shortest - 10:39, the longest - 36 minutes) with a calming, meditative quality throughout. Nerell's nearly omnipresent tanpura drone sets the tone for Seelig's melodic exploration, and although the Western sensibility is there, the Eastern influence is undeniable. This album is everything you would want and might expect in this type of music- exotic, enchanting raga-like improvised compositions exhibiting skill, thoughtfulness and a certain mystical quality that is consistent throughout. Soothing and peaceful, 'The Disciple's Path' brings forth the best qualities of New Age music inspired by traditional Indian classical music. For those quiet times when you just want to just want to delve into your soul, I can think of nothing better to listen to.