CD: Feet in the Soil by James Asher

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Total running time: 64 minutes

The Tracks:
1 Pemulwuy
2 Ijeilu
3 Return to Egypt
4 Tantango
5 Send in the Drums
6 Earthsong
7 Red Rhythm Dragon
8 Cooking it up
9 Heathaze
10 Ocean of Dreams
11 Pemulwuy Returns

Back of CD says: Feet in the Soil is an uplifting celebration of danceable energies centred in the earth. Rhythms of an infectious, hypnotic and tribal quality provide the frameworks for the music, which draws much inspiration from Aboriginal and African lifestyles.

James Asher has written and composed many beautiful pieces for Auro-Soma, inspired by his association with Vicky Wall in the early days of Aura-Soma. Although James is well known in the Ambient 'New Age' music field, he is a drummer! His first instrument is the drum and this collection shows his rich feel and love for the diverse indigenous rhythms of this planet. So, get to it! Kick off your shoes, and get your feet in the soil.

We say: We feel this is a very welcome and special album because James Asher has managed to combine drums, African vocals, didgeridoo together with countless other ethnic instruments from around the world to create music that has a new and unique character. You sometimes find yourself being drawn by the rhythms into deeper parts of yourself. It is clear that modern mixing techniques must have been used to create this work, but that is appropriate and it is clear to see why this has been a bestselling album in the US. We are pleased to be able to bring it to Europe.

By Vernon Marshall View Profile
This is a very fine CD. This is not a piece of work to be used as background music. It is an excellent and masterful creation. It needs to be listened to. Asher’s skill in making effective use of the instruments used by aboriginal cultures is most impressive as it has the ability to sound exotic whilst at the same time appealing to the western ear. There are clearly devised rhythms and melodies that are varied and result from the talented application of different instruments that at times dance opposite one another and yet come together as well. There is something tribal and earthy and yet at the same time something deep and sophisticated. This composition is more than just a fine piece of craftsmanship. It is a masterpiece. I have listened to this “anthology” of eleven compositions many times over and have yet to tire of it. It can be used for many purposes and I would heartily recommend it to anyone loving this genre of music but who really needs to feel the tune and understands where it may lead.

By Glynis Queenan
'Feet in the soil' is definately in the right category. I found this cd very uplifting. Speaking as a first-time listener to this genre of music, I'd describe it as Aboriginal/African funk mixed with a few relaxing tracks. Ideal as background music, or turned up loud to really feel the rythm. To really awaken your senses and add to the atmosphere, try burning Tibetan or Nepalese incense when listening.

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