Search - Klaus Wiese :: el-Hadra (the Mystik Dance)

WHAT A CONCEPT...NON-CHEESY NEW AGE!!!

adam david | new york | 01/02/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"El Hadra is a loop of hypnotic soundscape that subtly immerses the listener. The tempo is slightly below the normal human heartrate, so it naturally induces an almost trance-like state, and slows down the breathing. It is very soothing, but filled with musical sophistication and intrigue. An ideal accompaniment during a yoga practice, espeically as the total CD time clocks in at just under an hour, giving time at the completion of the practice for a silent music-free savasana. The only complaint I have with it is that the track listing states that there are two tracks on the disc, but as it turns out the second track is just the first track repeated. Though I understand that the idea was for one continuous flow of rhythm, any CD player is equipped with a means of programming this; so a different, "true" second-track - especially since this is a full-price .... would have been appropraite, Nonetheless, it's new age the way new age was meant to be had it not been ruined by the synthesizer and electronic studio trickery (as well as inept, untalented "musicians" with no concept of musical theory). A great peice that I've been playing regularly for over a year now and I have yet to get tired of."

I never get tired of listening. this is close to perfect!

adam david | 05/06/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"An excellent background for massage, yoga, tai chi, cooking, gardening, writing,--anything that requires you to be "in the present moment". Wonderful to sleep to. I can put this cd on repeat and never grow tired of it. This music builds, breathes, and moves with a beautiful grace. One of my favorites!!!!!!!"

Beautiful trance-inducing music

C. matteson | seattle | 08/16/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This cd is perfect for meditation, massage, yoga, falling to sleep, or almost anything.. Induces a trance-like state in whatever you're doing. Perfect, beautiful music--HIGHLY reccommended!

*(the only negative about it is that it is only like a half-hour long--wish it was longer!)"