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Natural Rhythms

(Ancient-Future.Com 2005)
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Ancient Future - Natural Rhythms

Ancient Future's classic second album was reissued on CD to rave reviews by Philo/Rounder in 1994 to commemorate 15 years of Ancient Future history. The reissue made THE BEAT magazine's World Music Top 10 of 1994 List (#4). Upon its initial release on LP Natural Rhythms received two 1984 N.A.I.R.D. "Indie" awards in the fields of World Music and Album Cover Design.

Making their debut on Natural Rhythms are the remarkable and delightful frogs of Bali, Indonesia, and the Valley of the Moon, California, featured in live improvisations with the members of Ancient Future. A total of 12 different musicians contribute their talents, introducing Balinese gamelan, koto, marimba, and violin to Ancient Future's diverse ensemble. From the poignant, subtle melodies to compelling rhythms, this album is a "milestone in world fusion music." -- GENEVIEVE PRODUCTIONS

"One of the most intriguing albums you're ever likely to hear. Exceptionally beautiful." -- Colorblind James, S. F. MUSIC CALENDAR

Featured Sound File

Picture of Frog Playing Guitar

Track List (>audio. Play all tracks)

  1. Hummingbird (Matthew Montfort. 7:36). Humbingbird(>audio. All songs available with free trial subscription at Natural Rhythms @ eMusic.com.) Inspired by a hummingbird feeding nearby, flying in time to the music as it was created.
  2. Frogorian Trance. (Matthew Montfort. 3:23). Frogorian Trance(>audio.) The basic tracks of frogs and percussion were recorded live in the rice paddies of Bali. Guitars, gangsas, and flutes were overdubbed.
  3. Frogorian Dance (Ancient Future. 3:38). Frogorian Dance(>audio.) Tabla, tinklik, beer cans, and rice paddy frogs jam.
  4. Frog Orient Chance (Matthew Montfort. 2:29). Frog Orient Chance(>audio.) The basic tracks of frogs and percussion were recorded live in the rice paddies of Bali. Guitars and gangsas were overdubbed.
  5. Waves (Mindia Klein. 7:49). Waves(>audio.) A tribute to the sea. It draws its inspiration from the rhythms of the surf pounding endlessly against the shore. The recording of waves on the North shore of Bali used for this song is available as a real music ringtone at WorldMusicRingtones.Com.
  6. Magic Rain (Matthew Montfort. 1:13). Magic Rain(>audio.) Dialog between zither and Pacific treee frogs, recorded at the pond with no overdubs.
  7. Fading Dream (Matthew Montfort. 6:40). Fading Dream(>audio.) Lyrical tune with rock and Indian influences.
  8. Valley of the Moon (Matthew Montfort. 2:37). Valley of the Moon(>audio.) Dialog between zither and Pacific treee frogs, recorded at a pond in Sonoma County, California, with no overdubs. Available as a real music ringtone at WorldMusicRingtones.Com.
  9. Somaloka (Matthew Montfort. 5:07). Somaloka(>audio.) Sarod, scalloped fretboard guitar, flute, tabla, and marimba play until the moon sets.
  10. Eleventh Heaven (Benjy Wetheimer. 7:37). Eleventh Heaven(>audio.) Set in Chartal ki Sawari, an eleven-beat rhythmic cycle of North India.


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