Gurdjieff's Music for the Movements [IMPORT]

Georges / de Hartmann, Thomas Gurdjieff (Composer), Thomas Alexandrovich de Hartmann (Composer)

Product Details

• Composer: Georges / de Hartmann, Thomas Gurdjieff, Thomas Alexandrovich de Hartmann
• Audio CD (December 14, 1999)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Channel Crossings
• ASIN: B00003CK7L
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #151,791 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

From Rhythm Magazine
This fascinating two-disc collection highlights the piano music written by the Greek-Armenian mystic George Gurdjieff in the 1920s. The compositions, intended to accompany spiritual dances known as "Movements," were written in collaboration with Gurdjieff's pupil Thomas de Hartmann. Largely unavailable to the general public until now, this music, like Gurdjieff's teachings, is said to express cosmic laws.In the able hands of Dutch pianist Wim van Dullemen, the music for the Movements has an ethereal feel. Alternately tender, woeful and lithe, these works will be of interest to Gurdjieff's many followers, but they should also appeal to anyone who just wants to chill out with some low-key, relaxing piano music.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars happiness takes place in small piano tunes, July 23, 2001

By	B. Snavely (San Diego, CA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

these short piano pieces are simple, but absolutely not boring. gurdjieff and de hartmann wrote some of the most thoughtful and sincere music you'll ever hear. I found this CD over a year ago and it's one I return to over and over again.

16 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cacaphonic Harmonious, July 14, 2001

By A Customer

Truly an exposition of beautiful "objective" listening. This music will not put you to sleep. Transitions are abrupt and engaging throughout the score's entirity. I play the music whenever I find myself searching for something to do or am bored. This music will consume all negativity and poke the listner to begin a stirring sensation in their own mentation. The music is not sophisticated or eligant by no means, but has a way about it which will intrige one to listen again and again.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth Purchasing, February 29, 2008

By	Maureen M. Mclaughllin (Athens, GA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For people who have never practiced the movements and want to learn more about Gurdjieff, this is a great place to start. The movements music is designed to work on all three centers (intellectual, emotional, physical), when it is used in conjunction with the dances. Alone, it is beautiful and conducive to contemplation. For people who have practiced the movements, it brings evokes many associations. Van Dulleman is a fine pianist, and has done the world a service by making this music more available to the general public. De Hartmann's original recordings are also very highly recommended.