The Tao of Books Dance Music

FEET IN THE SOIL: Volume 2 Ref: BX12CD

James Asher

Feet in the Soil 2 is a celebration of the Aboriginal/African lifestyles; it's also drum playing for the enjoyment of it. James Asher takes trance music and examines it in different forms, from the organic, tribal sound of indigenous percussive instrumentation like bongos and djembes to modern synthesized elements that have captivated DJ's and club music fans. The latter shines through on "African Sun," a very upbeat, keyboard-friendly song that blends a pop mentality with modern trance while percussion heavy pieces like "Janjara" and "Standing Ngomo" take the more traditional approach with entrancing, yet simplistic drum beat structures.

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SHAPESHIFTERS Ref: BV48

Alain Eskinasi, Aziz Paige & Richard Hardy

Rooted in the ancient and sacred tradition of trance dancing, Shapeshifters is energized by the rapture and rhythm of neo-shamanic drumbeat. The exotic sound of electronic sitar and spirited guitar entwine with an array of eloquent woodwinds to take you deep into the labyrinth of your own unlimited spirit. This album is an unforgettable experience!

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TIGERS OF THE RAJ Ref: AP03CD

James Asher

"It's been two years since I reviewed James Asher's excellent Feet in the Soil. Asher mixes ancient and modern instruments to create a lavish and intoxicating homage to the palaces of Rajasthan. As with Feet in the Soil, Tigers of the Raj bursts with highly charged world-beat dance music. But where the former emphasized the rhythms and instruments of Africa, Tigers features a strong focus on instruments from India and the Middle East. More than 20 musicians contribute to Tigers. While Asher leads the way with keyboards and percussion, also contributing to the melodies are guitar, flute, tambura, and vocals. Percussion includes table, djembe, frame drum, and ankle bells. Asher's compositions (he shares credit on two tracks with Craig Pruess) are filled with wildly exotic rhythms that almost drag the listener onto the dance floor." - NAPRA Journal.

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