This tropical globe-hopper is a re-release of Karunesh's previously rare 1995 album, featuring many of the artist's trademarks that have helped him release some recent classics: breathy flutes, moody atmospherics, light rhythms with a tribal feel, a touch of Asian/Eastern spirituality and elements of mystical electronica to round things out. A tantalizing bit of jungle fever from Karunesh. Secrets of Life gravitates toward the contemporary and World music side of the instrumental continuum, featuring guitar-work from special guest Govi, who imparts them with a sensuous island flair and tropical feel that fits well with the rest of the breezy yet rooted sound