Immerse yourself in the profound and contemplative world of G. I. Gurdjieff with "Gurdjieff & De Hartmann: Music for the Piano, Volume III: Hymns, Prayers and Rituals." Released on January 1, 1999, under the Wergo label, this album is a masterful collection of drone music that spans an impressive two hours and thirty-two minutes. Gurdjieff, a mystic and composer, collaborated with his wife, Thomas de Hartmann, to create a series of compositions that are deeply rooted in spiritual and ritualistic traditions.
The album is divided into three series, each containing a variety of hymns, prayers, and ritualistic pieces. The compositions are meticulously crafted, reflecting Gurdjieff's unique approach to music as a tool for spiritual development and self-awareness. Each track, from the introspective "Prayer" to the jubilant "Joyous Hymn," offers a glimpse into the sacred and the mystical, inviting the audience to explore the depths of their own consciousness.
Gurdjieff's work is not just a collection of songs but a testament to his lifelong quest for esoteric knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. The drone elements in the music create a meditative atmosphere, perfect for those seeking a deeper connection with their inner selves. Whether you are a seasoned fan of drone music or a curious newcomer, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that transcends the ordinary.
(C) 1999 Wergo
Tracks
First Series, No. 1: PrayerG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
First Series, No. 2: 31.X.1926Thomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
First Series, No. 3: Pity for One's SelfThomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
First Series, No. 4: LaudamusG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
First Series, No. 5: 23.X.1926Thomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
First Series, No. 6: 22.III.1927bG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
First Series, No. 7: 2.I.1927G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
First Series, No. 8: 6.I.1927Thomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
First Series, No. 9: 26.IX.1926G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
First Series, No. 10: Hymn for Christmas Day, No.1Thomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
First Series, No. 11: 10.XII.1925Thomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
First Series, No. 12: 14.II.1926G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
First Series, No. 16a: Prayer for MercyG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
First Series, No. 13: Joyous HymnThomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
First Series, No. 14: As if the Stormy Years Had PassedG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
First Series, No. 15: "Rejoice, Beelzebub!"G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
First Series, No. 17: Holy Affirming, Holy Denying, Holy ReconcilingG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
First Series, No. 18: Orthodox Hymn for a Midnight ServiceG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Second Series, No. 19: Reading from a Sacred BookG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Second Series, No. 20: Prayer and DespairG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Second Series, No. 21: Religious CeremonyG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Second Series, No. 22: Prayer of GratitudeThomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Second Series, No. 23: Orthodox Hymn from Asia MinorThomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Second Series, No. 24: 22.III.1926G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Second Series, No. 25: Prayer and ProcessionG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Second Series, No. 26: Easter HymnThomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Second Series, No. 27: 26.X.1926G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Second Series, No. 28: Hymn for Good FridayThomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Second Series, No. 29: 20.X.1926G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Second Series, No. 30a: 19.II.1927G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Second Series, No. 31a: Tibi Cantamus, No. 2G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Second Series, No. 32: 1923G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Second Series, No. 33: AlleluiaG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Second Series, No. 34: Hymn for Christmas Day, No. 2Thomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Second Series, No. 35: I.IV.1927 bThomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Second Series, No. 36: Hymn to Our Endless CreatorG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Second Series, No. 37: MeditationG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Second Series, No. 38: Night ProcessionG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Third Series, No. 38: Tibi cantamus, No. 1G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Gurdjieff,Georges Ivanovich;deHartmann,Thomas, Laurence Rosenthal
Third Series, No. 40: Prayer - Alternative VersionG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Third Series, No. 41: Hymn for Easter ThursdayThomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Third Series, No. 42: Hymn for Easter WednesdayG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Third Series, No. 43: 14.IV.1927G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Third Series, No. 47: 7.XII.1925 bThomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Third Series, No. 45: Essene HymnG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Third Series, No. 46: Women’s PrayerG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Third Series, No. 47: Chant from a Holy BookThomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Laurence Rosenthal
Third Series, No. 48: Vespers HymnG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Third Series, No. 49: 13.III.1927Thomas de Hartmann, G. I. Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
Third Series, No. 50: The Resurrection of ChristG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Charles Ketcham
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