EDITORIAL REVIEWS 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! 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. -- Music Design In Review Earth Drum is a rather special album from the Sequoia label - The 25th Anniversary Collection, Vol. 1. Part of Sequoia's new "Music and Vision" series, this is a multi-media double disc release. To celebrate the occasion, the Gordon brothers have looked back over a twenty five year career to pull together some percussive highlights showcasing their love of ethnic music and the richness of beaten skins. Eight tracks of tranquil, inviting music along with a free DVD are presented as the result. The visuals are in the form of breathtaking sceneries slowly unfolding before the eye - lush forests clothed with dense mosses, immense canyons and dramatic rock formations, heaving rivers and mist shrouded falls, panoramic plains, rolling ocean waves. Whether this package comes to you as an introduction to David and Steve Gordon's music or as a familiar highlights album, you won't disappointed, it seems that every effort has been put into making this a quality release jam packed with written, musical and visual content. -- Morpheus.com 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. -- Michael Molluais, LA Yoga
