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Gypsy Moon

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Multi-talented guitarist Deva Priyo and his band Gypsy Moon create a sound that is quite different, in that, it is not pure flamenco or nuevo flamenco. It has elements of both ,combined with electronic variances in what he describes as "Afro-Mediterranean Gypsy trance music." The blending of all these elements results in a fresh new organic sound. Filled with chants, overdubs, percussion, Arabic influences and Spanish guitar the music is world music at it's finest.The track "Gypsy Trance' best exemplifies the integration of the various styles to create a something totally unique. The song begins with mystical undertoned refrains (in Arabic?), coupled with Spanish guitar riffs and a percussive dance beat mixed between flamenco hand clapping. The exotic sounds of Gypsy Moon can be laid back and sensuous in the style of Sensual Sensual. Such is the case with the track,"Profundo Blanco," where soft female vocals are layered between the nuevo flamenco fret work of Priyo. Other hot tracks include "Lamento" that is a rhumbaesque tune, "Trance 7" which has a aboriginal down under feel to it( the band formed in Australia), there is a certain dream world quality to this mystical song and finally the fiery, inventive energy of " Cool Passion." This is a highly spirited disc that fits comfortably between your flamenco and nuevo flamenco collection. Priyo can also be found as a contributor on the totally different, meditative, spiritual Ocean of Mercy and Jewel of Hari. However, the work on this disc is nothing like what you will find on the aforementioned discs as this is his own band. If you are looking for something different(aren't we all?) than check this innovative disc out, you won't be disappointed.

This CD came to me quickly, was brand new, and the music is awesome! A crossover between Spanish, Italian and a little bit of fusion...makes for a GREAT mix!
I would recommend this artist, this CD, and this vendor to anyone who has a sense of adventure. You will find yourself on a voyage, smiling, tapping your feet, even dancing along the way...enjoy!

There are so many remarkable artists in the contemporary Flamenco genre that I greatly enjoy but I wanted to add some music that was a little outside what I had become accustomed to. In Gypsy Moon I was not disappointed. I wish I had a more expansive musical vocabulary, all I know is what I enjoy and this was a lot of fun!