Earthtone Records
A Whisper Across The Sand
A Whisper Across The Sand
by Ayman, Hisham, and Mars Lasar (World / New Age / Ambient)
As hot winds blow across the Arabian desert, within seconds erasing all signs one just crossed these mystical sand peaks; it is impossible to ignore the many whispers of those who journeyed here before you. Come to Mecca, full of color, history, rhythm and wonder. Dance with us.
Track Listing
1 Zorba The Buddha & Me 4:00
2 Pegasus 5:17
3 Pioneers 4:23
4 Night Traveller 6:44
5 The Edge Of The Sword 4:48
6 Call Of The Syren 3:51
7 Rainfall 4:45
8 I Saw Her 7:17
9 Whisper In The Wind 4:12
10 The Magician 4:46
11 Procession 5:11
12 Awakened Dreams 5:02
13 The Dolphin Said Goodbye 5:12
Credits:
A & R Direction, Concept and Sequencing:
Jeff Payne
Re-mastering:
Chas Ferry
Design:
Doerte Lau & Wolfgang Fenchel
Thanks to:
Jimmy Edwards, Orlando Bellamy, Steven Weber, Tracey Neilly, Sharon Donohue, Rod Linnum
and Tim Ewing.
Special Thanks from Jeff Payne to Ayman, Hisham and Mars Lasar.
Reviews:
"SIZZLING AND SNAZZY... GREAT FOR REVERIE."
This presentation compiles older tracks individually penned by the artists in such a way that they document a
complete mystical journey to a metaphoric Mecca of the mind. On “Pegasus,” light and lively guitar strains
accented by sizzling synthesizer, snazzy percussion and hypnotic sacred poetry make Hisham’s music
irresistibly enchanting. The more upbeat “Pioneers” by Mars Lasar and Winslow Crockwell is a refreshing
rhythmic excursion fueled by wordless choral vocals, beautifully bent chording and spicy keyboard noodling that
blends jazz and Middle Eastern styles seamlessly. Ambient-trance aficionados will savor the sonorous
spaciousness of Ayman’s “Night Traveler,” with its soaring and nee-like elements, and deliciously dramatic and
deviously dark electronic hues. Other tracks offer plenty of pomp and majesty for those desirous of seeping into
symphonic sand dances and emerging - re-energized and renewed - into an ecstatic oasis of sound. Great for
reverie.
PJ Birosik
New Age Voice Magazine
January 2000