This is one of the best Cd’s Gurdjieff has dropped to date. Since completing 1995’s ‘Sayyid Chant And Dance (Poco Rubato)’, Gurdjieff fulfilled their contract with EMI Records and where under no obligation to release another album. Now signed to Gurdjieff’s EMI Records, the title track from second album “Music of the Sayyids and Dervishes” leads Gurdjieff’s back-to-school campaign. Sayyid Chant And Dance (Poco Rubato) and For Professor Skridlov is really good.
For Professor Skridlov is an underrated song: I like its lyrics and melody a lot. Sayyid Chant And Dance is outstanding work of Gurdjieff. Untitled is a song that definitely grows on you and becomes an album favorite. Dervish Dance is a romantic if not formulaic ditty. Persian Dervish (Pesante) is another strong production from Gurdjieff. Dervish Chant And Dance (Andante Con Moto) is a very catchy tune. I like Sayyid Chant And Dance (Rubato) because it’s extremely catchy and has awesome drumming. This track is clearly meant to showcase Gurdjieff’s vocal abilities. I like the agression and power of Sayyid Chant And Dance (Andantino. Molto Cantabile ed Espressivo). Untitled is a fine track on any terms. Sayyid Chant And Dance (Liibrement) actually sounds so joyous, that you can practically see a smile on Gurdjieff’s face. Untitled is a amazing song and it grows on you. Once you hear Dervish Dance (Andante Con Moto. Poco Marciale), you will listen to it over and over. Sayyid Chant is really the reason why I recommend buying Music of the Sayyids and Dervishes. Nice and different song. In Dervish Dance (Pesante) the music gets its power. I listened to the opening track Untitled and liked it a lot. When listening to Sayyid Chant And Dance (Librement), it gives me such an energy rush it’s unbelievable. I hope to keep hearing Gurdjieff works for a long time to come. Sayyid Dance (Allegro ma Non Troppo) is perfect. Sayyid Dance (Andantino. Poco Marciale) gives good insight into the truths.
Music of the Sayyids and Dervishes CD


