Rain Dancer

1. For Annette

2. Rick's Cafe

3. Concierto de Aranjuez

4. Nights in Negril

5. Rain Dancer

6. Entre Dos Aguas

7. Sauling to Bimini

8. Tender Passion

9. Golden Palme

10. Zingaro

Rain Dancer,Armik,Tsr Records,Contemporary Flamenco,Ethnic Fusion,Jazz,Pop,World Fusion

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Welcome to "alternative" classical music!
It's Yo-Yo so it's Exquisite
Love it- great for weddings
Stellar album
**Superb**

Appalachia Waltz / Ma, Meyer, O'Connor

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Appalachian Journey
Heartland: An Appalachian Anthology
Uncommon Ritual
Short Trip Home
The Telluride Sessions

ASIN: B000002C0Y
Release Date: 1996-09-24

Tracks:

The Green Groves of Erin - The Flowers Of Red Hill
Appalachia Waltz
Chief Sitting In The Rain
Mama
Butterfly's Day Out
Druid Fluid
First Impressions
Etienne Et Petunia
F.C.'s Jig
College Hornpipe
Pickles
Old Country Fairytale
Schizoozy
Star of the Country Down
Speed The Plow Medley
Fair Dancer Reel

Customer Reviews:

Welcome to "alternative" classical music!.......2007-02-19

It's wonderful to hear three such talented musicians put together a collection of non-classical music on revered instruments. This is not "The Yo-yo Ma Show" with two other guys! The music is varied but the performances are great and -- in some cases, e.g. Appalachia Waltz -- fantastic. I was driving the first time I heard the title piece and immediately started sobbing and had to pull over; it was that beautiful! This would be a good CD choice for children to listen to, as it gives a fine exposure to the amazing sounds that the three instruments can make when in the right hands.

It's Yo-Yo so it's Exquisite.......2007-02-12

Yo-yo Ma has never been content to stick with the standard cello classics. Of course he has recorded the classics - the magnificent Bach Cello Suites (incredible and the visual DVD only enhances the effect), Vivaldi, Beethoven, Faure, Dvorak, etc. His evolution as an artist is an on-going process, thus there's Yo-Yo playing Tango (Astor Piazzolla), Yo-Yo playing Jazz (Claude Boling), Yo-yo playing Brazilian music or John Williams. And now we have the Apalachia Waltz, a beautiful, virtuoso and haunting piece.
I, too, found many of the sounds unique. For a real experience, listen in a darkened room with a pair of superior earphones - the things you pick up will shock. I literally turned my head several times, convinced that the artist was in the room.

As one reviewer noted, this is not supposed to be the rustic sound one might imagine or (the reverse) simply an intellectual exercise. The artist (with able assistance) seems to draw on some kind of inner reserve and literally pour his soul into his newest project. I, for one, applaud this widening of the boundaries between genres and hope that it continues.
Let's not forget the other artists, particularly Meyer. Many times the celebrity saps all the attention leaving a wake of sore feeling in their wake. Ma has always been one to give credit where credit is due and in this case it is due to those who ably assisted him. My grade - A

Love it- great for weddings.......2007-01-24

I used this and Appalachian Journey for my wedding music. I used Track 2 (Appalachian Waltz) as my entry music. The rest I just had playing on a cd player as background music while my guests were waiting on me. It was perfect for our outdoor Fall wedding. Hearing track 2 always brings the memory of our beautiful day flooding back.

Stellar album.......2006-11-10

This disc is top-notch in all respects. The playing is great by Ma and O'Conner for sure, but the bass work is awesome. Meyer is as good a player as there is in the world at the present time in my opinion. I am a cellist and bassist and find it difficult to believe that some of the things he does are possible. If you like top quality string playing, order this album today.

**Superb**.......2006-07-19

I absolutely love this album -- the music resonates with one's soul. Even if you don't have a cello fetish as I, you can't go wrong with this album. It offers a wonderful range from adagio to allegro.....A true musical feast. I especially enjoy Butterfly's Day Out and First Impressions. Dolce...

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one of his best
One Of The Best
relaxing
Sheer Intense Musical Pleasure ...
Rain Dancer is magnificent

Rain Dancer
Armik
Manufacturer: Baja Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001CBR
Release Date: 1994-02-25

Tracks:

For Annette
Rick's Cafe
Concierto de Aranjuez
Nights In Negril
Rain Dancer
Entre Dos Aguas
Sailing To Bimini
Tender Passion
Golden Palms
Zingaro

Customer Reviews:

one of his best.......2006-01-14

I own another 4 Armik albums and this one. Rain Dancer is one of his older work, but it's my favorite of all his records. With the very recent records I felt he drop back a bit on creativity. With Rain Dancer the music is more soothing and relaxing than the usual lively and active, quick beat of his newer records.

Every songs in the record is beautiful, but I must say my highlight is the two last songs, which are probably some of the most beautiful instrumental songs I ever heard, more beautiful to me than "Marooned" by Pink Floyd. It worth it to buy the album just to hear these two songs.

One Of The Best.......2005-08-06

Armik is definitely one of the best guitarists in his genre. Every song on this album is enjoyable, and pleasing to hear. There is nothing abrasive about his smooth flowing style. Enjoy it.

relaxing.......2002-06-08

I first heard his music while I was placed on hold on the telephone and had to ask the operator to put me back on hold just so I can finish listening to rest of his music.I love listening to various music, but my passion is listening to anything with a guitar.I can't tell you enough how Armiks music will put passion back into your life.I can listen to this cd among his other ones forever.You will not be disappointed.

Sheer Intense Musical Pleasure ..........2001-08-21

This is the 6th album from Armik that I've just purchased today. (In chronolgical order, I've purchased "Rosas del Amor", "Gypsy Flame", "Rubia" & "Malaga"). His debut album is my latest addition to my prized Armik collection.

"Rain Dancer" is an absolutely brilliant piece of acoustic/flamenco/jazz/latin masterpiece. So good, I've only sampled 'for annette' and i parted my money. With 5 other albums from Armik already played and greatly appreciated, there's no doubt in my mind that "Rain Dancer" will prove 'bad-buy'. Right this momemet, Armik is providing me with such absorbing and involving music (via my PC), i give all my blessings for "a-cut-above" rating for "Rain Dancer. Simply magnificent !! (May i also add, that the recording (sonic) quality on all Armik albums are 'audiophile'-type. That good, if I say so myself.

What are you hestitating for? Buy "Rain Dancer" NOW (buy all entire 6 albums, if you can). No prize for guessing - i'll get 'Isla Del Sol" in a matter of days (Seriously, I want time to enjoy my latest purchase)

Mr. Armik Dashchi ... the highest honours goes to you, from the bottom of my heart. You're a CHAMPION ! Ole!!

p.s. Mr. Dashchi - any chance of doing a concert here in Kuala Lumpur?

Rain Dancer is magnificent.......2001-07-26

This CD is awesome. I especially liked the 1st, 3rd, and 7th tracks. Armik's New Flamenco music exceeds all expectations; it is absolutely great!

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The BEST Belly Dance CD Your Money Can Buy

Dream Dancer
Light Rain
Manufacturer: X Dot 25
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008RCI
Release Date: 1995-06-01

Tracks:

City of Dreams
Spirit of the Wind
Women of the Well
Sword Dance
Firewoods I
Dervish
Rabekin
Magi
Beautiful Friend
Firewoods II

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The BEST Belly Dance CD Your Money Can Buy .......2007-04-10

This CD is... entrancing. If you are a Belly Dancer you will love it. If you just want beautiful music, this is it too. Music is best when it touches us at some instinctual level, and this does. If you are looking for great belly dancing music then this and the other Light Rain CDs are it. You will be completely captivated by the first strains of `City of Dreams' on this CD. Do yourself a favor and go listen to the other Light Rain CDs. Listen to `Astarte' on Valentine to Eden. Then try `Aracas' on the Dream Suite CD. And last but not least, listen to `Serpentina' or `The Gypsie' on the Dark Fire CD. I am only giving a few examples; these CDS are the best Belly Dancing CDs I have heard and it actually hard to pick just a few to list as examples. The Joffrey Ballet uses some of the music - Sword Dance, Rabekin and Magi (all on Dream Dancer). The Joffrey is dancing to them again this year. Just go listen... This music is so entrancing it may take your breath away, but you WILL start to move...

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20 Legs
Trish and Richard bruxvoort-colligan
Manufacturer: Rain Dancer Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000LZL5DK