World Dance (2 CD Set)

Desert Wind | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 30, 1997)
• Original Release Date: March 1, 1999
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Desert Wind
• ASIN: B000028TXL
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #365,227 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you so much., November 15, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: World Dance (2 CD Set) (Audio CD)

I was very happy when my Mom gave me this 2 CD set. I couldn't belive all of the fabulous music on it!!! This is a happy time, and I will remember it for a very long time. THANK you to all of you who managed to find my Mom! :)

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exercise to the Music of Desert Wind, March 25, 2006

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Geron E. Kuhr "Fitness Pharaoh" (Lorton, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World Dance (2 CD Set) (Audio CD)

Speaking strictly as a non-dancer but ardent fan of belly dance, I found the music on World Dance to be light, easy to listen to, and quite exotic -- a blending of the old world with the new. I am currently producing a fitness DVD for belly dancers, and I have selected several of the cuts on World Dance (Disk I) to accompany the stretching, breakdown, and workout segments of the program. We conclude with a rousing cabaret performance to "Temple Dancer." The music and movements fit like a hand in a glove. Desert Wind is a group of truly gifted musicians. If you really enjoy listening to Middle Eastern-style music, this is one CD set that you absolutely need to hear!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving - In More Ways Than One!, December 14, 2005

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Parthena Black (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Dance (2 CD Set) (Audio CD)

I received this about a month ago and haven't stopped playing it or dancing to it. I wanted this CD for belly dance, but it's so much more than that. In fact, if you're just building your music library as I am for belly dance, this may not be the best choice as one of your early selections if you want to shimmy to bounce all the coins off the belt - but it's still a must-have. Desert Wind's music is very flowing and enables the dancer's moves to merge with the music. This isn't just another new age CD - this band has their own unique sound. I honestly believe that if someone played one of their songs that I haven't heard before, I could identify them.

The rhythms are somewhat slow - not a lot of 'shimmy 'til your butt falls off' drumming here although there are some great medium/fast beats and an out of this world drum solo! The beats are strong and very easy to dance to. It is perfect for warm-ups and for taxim and slow moves with the veil or sword. I really love this music for spiritually focused dance or moving meditation. Best of all, it's suitable for just listening. It's both relaxing and uplifting at the same time.

The music on this CD moves the soul as well as the body. It is deep, beautiful and glorious - especially CD #2, which actually has a Middle Eastern rendition of Amazing Grace! If you're into or open to the Goddess, songs such as "Om Tara," "Sarasvati," "Mother of Light" and "Your Light Comes Through" are all incredible for devotion or for just feeling immersed in spirit. "I Am" is also very nice and the dramatic haunting beauty of "La Llarona" can not be put into words. It can bring one to tears, especially if you are familiar with the legend.

Desert Wind ends the collection with the hilarious, bluesy "Metaphysical Blues." There are over two hours of music for the price of one CD here. Highly recommended for moving body, mind and soul!