Each
song has flavor all its own that will satisfy your inner hunger
and the outer. Gentle to foot tapping tempos, along
with a wonderful variety of instruments will keep you listening
over and over again. Every song is a present waiting to be opened.
The
real skill is when the words, vocal, and music flow so beautifully
that no one element upstages the other. When all the efforts are
in unity with each other to be presented as one sound. When this
occurs we say ,"wow, that was a great song." When it
happens for an entire CD we tell our friends, make phone calls,
send e-mails,
shout it from the roof tops! This is us Shouting from the roof
tops GET THIS CD.
— Darrell Blaine Gilbert |
I
heard Michael's music for the first time on WXPN (Gene Shay's
show) and was blown away by the ways in which he wove the exquisite
poetry of Rumi with his own inspired musical creations. Hearing
him in concert less than a week later, the intensity of the passion
and magic increased 100-fold. Sitting in the audience, surrounded
by souls listening with rapt attention, I was moved with a certainty
that the poet himself was whispering in Michael's ear throughout
the performance. At turns, deeply peaceful and vibrantly energetic.
What a gift! Thank you for sharing it with us.
— Edie Weinstein Moser LSW
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What
a night! How meaningful, inspirational, electric, --simply thrilling.
The hours of talent, determination, creativity
and mindfulness were so obvious in the results. The venue was great,
the people who gathered full of
energy and love offering the possibility for
everyone there to "be." Accolades to everyone--band,
dancers, readers, volunteers, guests and all the sacred spirits
who "moved around the room to the music." What a presence
on the part of everyone.
— Anne
Knoll
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Well,
came home so high tonight, my head stuck out of the moonroof.
When I got out of the
car, I got caught in the topmost branches of the Norway spruce
where I bumped into a small owl nestling amid the branches. Stars
got caught in my hair. When I finally came down enough to get
into bed, I immediately rose again, blankets flapping out around
me,
hovering dangerously close to the whirring fan blades.
But who needs
sleep when you have Rumi?
I have left
the window open as you suggested, but I think the miraculous
has already made its appearance on stage tonight.
Thank you
for a most phenomenal concert.
Your fan —
Tina Devine
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This was a performance like no other.
I think the angels must have been listening in, humming along,
lending their presence to this magical phenomenon. Each of
Michael's songs ripples outward from the unique corner of the
soul in which it was first received, creating a sumptuous tapestry
of sound and meaning that seeks out -- and illuminates -- those
mysterious recesses in the souls of his listeners. This all
happens by way of a voice that's a conduit to the innermost
heart, coupled with an extraordinarily flexible guitar technique.
The result is music which follows the soul with rare proximity
through the exquisite, elusive meanderings of its mystical
journey.
—
Claudia Naila Schulte
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This
was my first encounter with Rumi's poetry--and what a beautiful
introduction it was. Michael London's music and
vocals are the perfect complement to Rumi's richly metaphorical
verse. Michael's voice is smoky and soulful on this CD; the interplay
between
his guitar and the musicians who back him up is by turns jazzy,
mysterious, tranquilizing and otherworldly. Michael's melodies
and the ensemble's
percussive beat communicate the longing in Rumi's poems. Stretch
out on a couch, pour yourself a glass of wine, light a candle,
and listen
to "Breathe
into me." You'll be enraptured. And you'll find yourself humming
the refrain all the next day.
— Thea Diamond Howey |
Hi
Michael this is your old SL High pal-absolutely loved your music
clips----wow-we always knew you had talent!
— Diana(Benedict)Kanners |
Well, the evening was just as magical for me.
We were and are all swimming in the awe, love and mystery. The whole
creation was spectacular. Readers, our best most beloved local musicians,
dancers, You Michael and Rumi's presence. Thank you! Love,
— Leah Weisman |
I
was an avid supporter/fellow lover of Rumi when I came to hear
you at the gallery in phoenixville last weekend.
your CD is fantastic, and really soothing to the dispirited spirit.
I hope to hear all of your upcoming gigs soon.
— Susan
Kerschner |
On the Rumi Concert: Wonderful, amazing, sensual,
magical, and inventive genius only scratch the surface. I was transformed/transported
to a new place of being in the moment of the experience. And the
whole experience is still with me! Thank you!
— Gail Priest |
Dear Michael:
Your concert was a millennial celebration... If extraordinary vibes
were gold you'd be driving a fleet of BMWs. People gathered from
every corner, it seemed, every stripe and disposition, and the
sweet songs hugged us all closer. Thank you.
Also thanks for letting me spout off a bit. I hope it opened a few
hearts to Rumi and to God.
More concerts, more concerts!
Best always
Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore |
| hi Michael,
hope all is
well. I wanted to let you know that on rare occassion, I have
time to relax and contemplate life. Yesterday found me in that
state, mostly because I placed your Rumi in Song cd in the player.It's
the first time I had to really listen through and it is absolutely
BEAUTIFUL, mesmerizing. WOW. There are no words to best describe
it.
Congratulations on such an incredible project. Will you do be
doing more of this type of music? If there is ever anything I can
do to help, let me know.
have a good summer!
Lizanne Knott
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At Micheal's CD release concert I found myself
transcending several times--he takes you directly into the realm
of the soul. The spiritual purity and power of his music is a true
gift to us all, and an honor to Rumi himself. Michael has awakened
my soul with this CD...thank you!
— Anonymous |
I just want to thank you for sharing your music
with the world - it is
truly beautiful. I have been inspired by Rumi and many of the
other
sufi poets to embark on my own spiritual journey and greatly
enjoy
listening to your cd of Rumi's poetry.
blessings,
alex |
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