"Oriental Suite" is a sprawling, immersive exploration of sound and spirituality, crafted by the enigmatic G.I. Gurdjieff. Released in 2007, this drone masterpiece spans nearly three hours, inviting listeners into a world where Sufi rituals, Greek melodies, and Tibetan chants intertwine to create a profound and evocative sonic landscape. The album is a testament to Gurdjieff's profound and enigmatic teachings, blending musical elements from various cultures to create a unique and captivating experience.
The album's 35 tracks are a journey through different musical traditions and spiritual practices. From the rhythmic "Dervishes With Hatchets" to the contemplative "The Great Prayer," each piece offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Gurdjieff's musical vision. The album also features a variety of dance-inspired tracks, such as "Lezginka" and "Armenian Dance," showcasing the rhythmic and melodic diversity of the album.
"Oriental Suite" is a captivating exploration of sound and spirituality, offering a unique and immersive listening experience. Whether you're a fan of drone music, world music, or simply seeking a profound and evocative sonic journey, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. G.I. Gurdjieff's "Oriental Suite" is a testament to the power of music to transcend cultural boundaries and connect us with the divine.
(C) 2007 Basta Music(P) 2007 Basta Music
Tracks
N1 : First Obligatory, Throwing Out ArmsG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N2: Second Obligatory, First March, SaluteG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N3: Third Obligatory, March Forward, Arms ForwardG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N3bis: Fourth Obligatory, CountingG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N4: Fifth Obligatory, Note Values, SunG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N5: Sixth Obligatory, MazurkaG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N6: Central Group, Old Group, Initiation Of A PriestessG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N7 : Dervishes With Hatchets, Ho-YaG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N8: The Great Prayer, The Big Prayer, Dervishes With CountingG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N9 : First Dervish Prayer, Camel's StepG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N10 : Trembling Dervish, Warrior Dervish, VerticalG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N11 : Funeral Of A Dervish, Funeral CeremonyG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N20 : Big GroupG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N21/N21bis: The Big Seven, Canon Of SevenG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N27 : TurningG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N18: The SpinnersG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N19 : The ShoemakerG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N26 : Rugs, Rug Weaving #2, Carpet WeavingG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N12 : The Sacred Goose, Geese, SwansG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N13 : Oriental Dance, Woman's Dance In A MinorG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N14 : Essentuki Obligatory, Woman's Dance #2, Prayer #1G. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N14bis : The WaltzG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N15 : Essentuki Women's Dance In G Minor, Women Of EssentukiG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N23 : Greek Chorovod, Music For The Greek RoundG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N24: Big Chorovod, Women's Round Dance, Caucasian RoundG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N25 : Pithia, PythonessG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N0 : Marche, Entance March, ChordsG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N10.5: IntroductionG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N16 : Les AutomatesG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N17 : The Fall Of The Priestess, PolyrythmsG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N22 : Round Dance In G Minor, Wine DanceG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N25bis: ClappingG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N27.5 : UntitledG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N28: LezginkaG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N29 : Armenian Dance, LilyG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N30 : Black MagicianG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N31 : Tempo Di ValseG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N32 : PilgrimsG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N33 : Arabian DanceG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N34 : Untitled DanceG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N35 : Turkish DanceG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, Metropole Orkest, The Little Orchestra
N1: First Obligatory, Throwing Out ArmsG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, The Little Orchestra, Metropole Orkest
N2 : Second Obligatory, First March, SaluteG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, The Little Orchestra, Metropole Orkest
N3 : Third Obligatory, March Forward, Arms ForwardG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, The Little Orchestra, Metropole Orkest
N3bis : Fourth Obligatory, CountingG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, The Little Orchestra, Metropole Orkest
N4 : Fifth Obligatory, Note Values, SunG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, The Little Orchestra, Metropole Orkest
N5: Sixth Obligatory, MazurkaG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, The Little Orchestra, Metropole Orkest
N6: Central Group, Old Group, Initiation Of A PriestessG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, The Little Orchestra, Metropole Orkest
N7 : Dervishes With Hatchets, Ho-YaG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, The Little Orchestra, Metropole Orkest
N8 : The Great Prayer, The Big Prayer, Dervishes With CountingG. I. Gurdjieff, Thomas de Hartmann, The Little Orchestra, Metropole Orkest