Ancient Future - World Without Walls [Usa,World Music]

 

 

As its name suggests, World Without Walls depicts a musical world
without borders. It features performances by such world music
luminaries as Zakir Hussain, the master of the North Indian tabla.
The inviting melodies and ingenious use of ethnic textures make
this recording Ancient Future's most accessible and broadly
appealing release ever.






1  Lakshmi Rocks Me (Jim Hurley. 2:52).
   Energetic tribute to South Indian violinist
   L. Shankar featuring Zakir Hussain and Jim Hurley.
2  Dance of the Rain Forest (Matthew Montfort. 4:45).
   African and Balinese dance rhythms mix with jazz.
3  April Air (Doug McKeehan. 3:57).
   Steel drums and piano trade licks on Ancient Future's biggest
   radio hit.
4  14 Steps (Matthew Montfort. 4:30).
   Fourteen beat rhythmic cycle creates a funky Indian groove
   featuring Zakir Hussain and Matthew Montfort.
5  End of the Beginning (Matthew Montfort. 5:15).
   Ancient Celtic and Indian music reborn.
6  Turkish Taffy (Doug McKeehan. 4:55).
   Sweet and chewy combination of jazz and Middle Eastern influences.
7  Alap (Matthew Montfort. 1:10).
   North Indian introduction, in this case performed on a scalloped
   fretboard guitar, which allows for greater note bending capabilities.
8  Indra's Net (Jim Hurley. 4:53).
   Inspired by Hindu mythology. Soundtrack for a United Nations
   documentary film, Closing the Curtains of Death, about drift net fishing.
9  Nyo Nyo Gde (Matthew Montfort. 4:00).
   Balinese gamelan and Chinese flute meld in this ode to
   attributes of a goddess.
10 Gopi Song (Doug McKeehan. 7:46).
   Inspired by North Indian sarangi master Pandit Ram Narayan.


World Without Walls