Chris Spheeris Dancing with the Muse Genres:International Music, New Age, Pop Released originally on the Higher Octave Music label in 1999, and reissued by Essence Records, Dancing With The Muse has been extremely popular instrumental recording worldwide. This is a CD that is not only exceptionally ... more »creative and dynamic but best described as intricate World Fusion with strong Middle Eastern influences. Strong acoustic elements with samples, loops and chants. There are nine enchanting tracks. Magaya from Dancing With The Muse was selected and played during the evening gown performance and again during the finale of the Miss Universe Pageant in 2000.« less
Released originally on the Higher Octave Music label in 1999, and reissued by Essence Records, Dancing With The Muse has been extremely popular instrumental recording worldwide. This is a CD that is not only exceptionally creative and dynamic but best described as intricate World Fusion with strong Middle Eastern influences. Strong acoustic elements with samples, loops and chants. There are nine enchanting tracks. Magaya from Dancing With The Muse was selected and played during the evening gown performance and again during the finale of the Miss Universe Pageant in 2000.
Karen T. from INDIANAPOLIS, IN Reviewed on 12/4/2009...
I really enjoyed this cd. I have been waiting quite a while to listen to this album. It was wonderful!
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CD Reviews
By far my favorite "new age" CD
T.G. | Newcastle, WA USA | 03/08/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am in love with this CD. The recording quality is superlative, the musicality and creativity are top notch... can't express how much I love this one. Even those who aren't into "new age" could find things to appreciate about this CD.
The second song, "Dancing with the Muse" is my favorite. Incredible stuff.
Don't walk to buy it, run."
Superb Compositions
Mr. S. Bakrania | London | 10/28/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Although the album is seven years old the various compositions seem timeless. The range of instruments used evoke sounds from the many lands and cannot fail to entertain. I first heard Magaya being played in a Piazza in Lugao on a warm Summer's evening and it took me by storm. Thoroughly recommended."
Mediterranean Cruise
Rexer | Carson City NV USA | 12/21/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have all of Chris's CDs and huge fan of his style, music, words and beauty. I would rate this CD, his best effort. This is not to say all of his other CDs are lesser. I'm only implying, I tend to reach for this CD more when there are house guests, for road trips and skiing. His ability to inspire and imagine with this CD, is at new heights in his career. Imagine traveling from port to port in the Mediterranean Sea, from Barcelon to Nice to Naples to Athens to Beirut to Alexandria and back to Tangier with many island stops in between. What a journey, Chris has created in "Dancing with the Muse"."