Desert Rose - The Artisis
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Desert Rose was founded in 1999 by leading world music composer and director, Lynne Holmes-Ganief, producer of 7 highly successful world and meditation music albums. Together with co-lyricist, lead vocalist and life partner, Yusuf Ganief, the duo makes up the core of the performing group, Desert Rose. Since their partnership in 2005 they have produced and released 4 albums under their record label, Desert Rose Music.
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Sands of Time Rel. 1
Emerging from the tip of Africa, a new sound in which the little people, the San Bushmen can be heard reflecting the natural and harmonious order of all indigenous cultures.
A new sound with an ethereal yet pulsating quality in which one can hear the breath of Hopi Indian, Tibetan and Gregorian chants as well as a subtle blend of Hebrew Mantras and Asian melodies.
This whimsical pot-pourri demonstrates the power of music to transcend cultural barriers, to find the common bond of humanity and to express the inexpressible.
Sands of Time, released in 2000, was Desert Rose’s debut album. Described as one of the best and most refreshing World Music albums produced in South Africa by music critic, Bianca Coleman, it is a true example of east, west, north and south, as the melodies and chants of ancient cultures unite in a musical kaleidoscope that transports the listener to a place of universal peace and tranquility.
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Track listing
1 |
Breath of Life
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4:35 |
This song is filled with world music elements opening with didgeridoo, toca drums, Japanese drums, bushman bows and clapping.
The breath of life refers to the spirited world that breathes life into us and frees us from the chains of the materialistic world.
Lovely piano melodies. |
R10.00
Tr 1: 4:35 |
2 |
Perception of the Mind
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4:31 |
Singing cricket and bushmen cries weave throughout this love song that speaks of the distance between two minds / perceptions and how when one is in love the gap between two worlds begins to close. |
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Tr 2: 4:31 |
3 |
Secrets in the Sand
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4:11 |
Exotic chanting and shuffling world percussion support this very catchy melody that speaks of ancient matriarchal societies with all the secrets and relics that have been left in the sand to be discovered. |
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Tr 3: 4:11 |
4 |
Fractions of Reality
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4:22 |
An atmospheric track opening with a beautiful Gregorian chant that is accompanied by African drums and punchiated with Asian and bushman vocals. |
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Tr 4: 4:22 |
5 |
I See You
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6:10 |
Seeing the world through the eyes and perceptions of a bushman with surreal perceptions in the desert through mirages and a cruel sun.
Very strong world music element with bushman instruments throughout this song, closing with a porgnant piano melody. |
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Tr 5: 6:10 |
6 |
Fire in your Heart
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4:03 |
An inspirational song that encourages you to follow your heart and dreams. Beautiful male vocals and interesting samples sung by women in Khayalitsha. |
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Tr 6: 4:03 |
7 |
Clay People
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4:52 |
A rendition of an original bushman song, coloured with quirky male vocal samples, a haunting oboe theme and hip-hop type melody. |
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Tr 7: 4:52 |
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San Song
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3:40 |
Back to the desert with a song of praise for the bushman race who survived in the harshest conditions.
Fantastic rhythm and bushman singing with the highlight reaching its climax in a powerful piano hook. |
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Tr 8: 3:40 |
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Millennial Child
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4:21 |
Opening with bushman children singing, accompanied by the bushman bow.
This track builds into a universal theme, heralding the coming of a new race of children who have spiritual understanding and direction, guiding us into the new millennium.
A powerful track with hoppy Indian fertility chants, ending with a baby’s heartbeat in the womb. |
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Tr 9: 4:21 |
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Faces
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4:08 |
We are surrounded by many faces, whether it is the hundreds of people around us or the faces on archaeological sites from Egypt to the Face on Mars. This whimsical song plays on these many faces using quirky vocal samples, playful piano and marimba melodies and a very catchy hook. |
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Tr 10: 4:08 |
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Dimensions of the Soul
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3:32 |
A love song that speaks of many worlds and fantasies - a journey which one takes together, exploring the dimensions of the soul. A beautiful vocal chorus. |
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Tr 11: 3:32 |
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Valley of Shadows
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2:50 |
A piano and vocal track of a haunting quality aptly described by its title ‘Valley of Shadows’. |
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Tr 12: 2:50 |
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Music Albums
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The Awakening
The Awakening Album has been hailed by critics as a fresh new sound within the world music genre, transcending listeners and creating a global place of solace through exotic and soulful music.
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R160 |
Hymn of the Soul
Hymn of the Soul is a musical journey that will lead you to your deepest and innermost sanctuary, celebrating and discovering the beauty of your own soul.
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R150 |
THE PRAYER
(Deep Relaxation II)
Desert Rose Music is fast becoming the leader in Spiritual World Music in South Africa with their latest groundbreaking album, The Prayer.
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R160 |
Spirit of Africa
Spirit of Africa can best be described as a classical interpretation of African Transcendental music.
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R150 |
Deep Relaxation Music Vol. 1
Immerse yourself in this deeply evocative and emotive music, inspired by the five Buddhist elements to purify and elevate the soul.
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R150 |
Heavenly Music Vol. 1
Heavenly music is an exotic soundscape of Asian melodies and instruments, richly woven into a delicate and colourful fabric.
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R150 |
Sands of Time Rel. 1
Emerging from the tip of Africa, a new sound in which the little people, the San Bushmen can be heard reflecting the natural and harmonious order of all indigenous cultures.
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