Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Ancient Way
2. Dancing for a Vision
3. Within the Cloud Lodge
4. Sun Blessing [Fire-Heart Edit]
5. Thunder Dreamer
6. Spirit Vision
7. South Wind Meeting [Harvest Mix]
8. Power Animals

Disc 2:

1. Ancient Way [DVD][*]
2. Dancing for a Vision [DVD][*]
3. Within the Cloud Lodge [DVD][*]
4. Sun Blessing [DVD][Edit]
5. Thunder Dreamer [DVD][*]
6. Spirit Vision [DVD][*]
7. South Wind Meeting [DVD][Mix]
8. Power Animals [DVD][*]

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #102979 in Music
• Released on: 2008-02-12
• Number of discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced
• Dimensions: .25 pounds

Album Description
Feel the rhythms of the earth - Drums from around the globe mix with spellbinding Native-American Flute, Incan Pan Pipes, guitars, ancient chants, sacred atmospheres and sounds of nature. Ground-breaking "sound-explorers" the Gordon Brothers, have chosen their favorite drumming songs from their award-winning career for this 25th Anniversary collection. Includes a FREE BONUS DVD with breathtaking scenery of some of the world's most beautiful place featuring the Gordons' entrancing surround-sound audio score. Originally filmed in high definition, these nature films combined with the Gordons' music creates a truly multi-sensory experience. The Gordon's bestselling blend of world instruments and natural sounds is sought after for yoga, dancing, massage and the healing arts. They are unmatched in their ability to use healing Shaman rhythms to soothe and renew body and soul. Move to the ancient tribal rhythms and become drawn into the dance - for the gift of life and of the earth!

Music Design In Review
Choosing highlights from a 25 year career is no easy task, but long-time percussive innovators David & Steve Gordon are up to the challenge, and even take things a step further with EARTH DRUM. Part of Sequoia's new "Music and Vision" series, the collection features eight of their favorite drumming songs pulled from various albums of their career, coupled with a FREE DVD of nature footage originally shot in High-Definition, that was edited and synchronized to fit the music. The result is a multimedia feast for the eyes and ears. The music is rich in deep, soulful, shamanic-style percussion, featuring Native American flute harmonies, Andean pan pipes, electric and acoustic guitars and keyboard ambience. The album's liner notes offer insight into the Gordons' inspirations for each song, and the DVD, which features work from award-winning film-makers Michael Heumann, Quinn Schumaker and Leslie King, takes viewers on a tour of some of America's most beautiful la! ndscapes.

Michael Molluais, LA Yoga
With this release the Gordon brothers have compiled a variety of music from an extensive list of recordings. This album features flutes, guitars and a wide range of instruments from around the world. The compositions focus on primal rhythms produced by David and his brother Steve. The alchemy of Native American flutes, Incan pan pipes, acoustic and electric guitars blend into natural soundscapes that generate positive energy and tranquility.

Unlike most percussion-driven collections, the tracks on this release are relaxing. The tribal rhythms tend to inspire movement and dance, making this album a good one for active yoga environments. The overall feel of these candid compositions would work well in a holistic environment.

Customer Reviews

Moving and Grooving
I own the albums these artists put out and they have always been favorites:Drum Medicineand Sacred Spirit Drums. Now I get a collection from those and other CDs on this special release. The DVD is so beautiful, I have put it on a loop and just let it run throughout a work day. This is the best of what they offer in this style and I can't wait for Volume 2! Please tell me we will see more DVDs by this label...

A big congrats to the Gordon brothers!
I have been a fan of the Gordon brothers for many years. They have an exceptional talent for creating ground-breaking mixes using Native drums, flutes and sounds from Nature. This album is a must buy. If the music alone doesn't take your breath away, check out the hour long DVD that's included. What a great idea to put the inspirational music created by the Gordon brothers together with visions of nature taken by award-winning film-makers! Bravo!

Breathtaking
An absolutely amazing and breathtaking collection. Although I have other CDs by the Gordon Brothers this one stands out well on it's own. I highly recommend this to drumming enthusiasts of all sorts. Also the DVD that comes with this was a thrilling bonus!