This CD is rich with songs and ballads about the lives and history of the Sikh Gurus, songs of healing, songs of longing and ballads of courage and sacrifice. The title track, ?The Longing? was written while Gurushabd was in Amritsar, India, and is about a disciple who works his way from despair and loneliness to merging into the spiritual light, longing for the Guru?s wisdom, guidance and unconditional love and acceptance. This album accentuates the songwriting ability of Gurushabd and features the numerous variety of instruments he plays. This CD is uplifting, beautiful, at times sad, moving and musically written and composed brilliantly.