| For the first time the sacred images of the Tarot come alive as serenely beautiful music. To express the mysteries of the Tarot through music, the Gordons translated the magickal correspondesnces for each card into musical tones and harmonies, and meditated on each card, allowing the power of the Tarot to flow through them, through these special tones, and into beautiful music. The result is deeply tranquil music which is also a powerful musical tool for mediation upon the ancient images of the Tarot. |
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| 1. Major Arcana -1st movement - The Fool thru The Lovers |
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| 2. Major Arcana -2nd Movement - The Chariot thru Art |
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| 3. Major Arcana -3rd Movements - The Devil thru the Universe |
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| 4. Minor Arcana -1st Movement - Wands |
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| 5. Minor Arcana -2nd Movement - Cups |
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| 6. Minor Arcana -3rd Movement - Swords |
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| 7. Minor Arcana -4th Movement - Disks |
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What people are saying about Music of the Tarot:
'Imagine the powerful images of the Tarot expressed through the medium of music. First the Gordon's programmed their synthesizers with translations of magical correspondences, using tempo, texture, key and dynamics to capture the essence of each card. Then they gathered the cards into thematic groups and meditated on the groupings. The resulting music offers a beautiful background for Taro divination, study, or meditation. Part A features the Major Arcana: "Te Fool thru The Lovers", "The Chariot through Art/Temperance" and "The Devil through The Universe/World. Part B features the Minor Arcana: "Wands-Fire", "Cups- Water", Wands - Air, and "Disks - Earth". Sweeping sounds evoke the grandeur of Tarot imagery in this rich synthesizer performance. Recommended for students of Tarot and for setting the mood during readings. Also an ideal companion for when you present someone with a deck'
- From PagaNet News by Elizabth Barrette (Hypatia's Hoard)
'This ambitious and fully realized project is divided into suites based on the Major and Minor Arcana of the Tarot; after translating the magical correspondences for each tarot card into musical key, tempo, dynamics and texture, the Gordon Brothers then ritually focused on each group of cards while allowing the music to manifest through them. The resulting instrumentals form a transformative journey that is deeply serene, smooth and tranquil; the melodies lull one into a meditative state while seeming to impart a psychic musical message, as if the cards themselves are speaking to one's subtle consciousness. The Gordon's musical tarot will certainly reveal many hours of listening pleasure.'
- P J Birosik, Nationally Syndicated Music Reviewer
'Music of the Tarot was developed by the composers to be an aid for tarot readings or meditations. The two researched tarot literature and familiarized themselves with the many correspondences to each card (color, element, planet, incense, etc.) They then set up musical correspondences for each card or set of cards. During recording sessions they surrounded them selves with the applicable tarot imagery, meditated, prayed, and let the music manifest. The result is two sections (major and minor arcane), each divided into musical movements on smaller groups of cards.
Those of you who are into the tarot will absolutely delight in this music. Those who are not familiar with this ancient teaching tool/oracle (depending on whom you talk to) will find this to be a pleasant CD or tape for meditation. Generous liner notes in the jacket will fill in gaps for those who want to know more about what theyÕre listening to.'
- The New Times
'David and Steve Gordon's Music of the Tarot (Sequoia) may be the only album specifically designed to enhance the study of cards. Credit the two brothers with an imaginative contribution to the esoteric arts. This space music is great for meditation and study. You might discover new insights into your deck with the music and liner notes, no matter which one you use. Evocative and entrancing, it can also be suitable for massage of bodywork. If every picture tells a story, doesn't every story have a soundtrack?'
- Dan Liss Ð Aquaris
“I was astounded listening to this CD. After reading through the information included with the cover sheet, I sat back, closed my eyes, relaxed and just listened. The cards of the tarot do indeed come to life through this musical compilation of movements dedicated to different aspects of the tarot. The CD is divided into 2 different tracks – the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. The entire CD has an extreme ethereal feel to it, it’s magical and mystical, and needless to say it really made me want to get out my cards and do a few readings. Highly recommended to use during readings, meditations, or while studying the interpretations of the cards. This CD is another great addition to the works of the Gordon brothers.”
- The Pagan Review
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