This Being Human
Poems and Stories of Jelaluddin Rumi   

The poems and stories of Rumi chosen by Ashley Ramsden and Duncan Mackintosh for this CD explore our quest for the Divine.

Media acclaim for This Being Human

“If you’ve never come across the writings of the 13th century mystic poet Jelaluddin Rumi then you’re in for a treat with this album. Rumi’s words are recited in all their beauty and rawness to the enchanting musical accompaniment of flute, oud (Arabic lute), tablas (Indian drums), and double bass. The stories, parables, tales of love and intoxication push you to the edge of understanding, using words to point at the inexpressible. In the same way the music is completely unplanned and in the moment and compliments the words so easily, it is rare to find an album of poetry set to music that is as perfectly balanced as this.”
Caduceus magazine

“...the overall effect will transport you into the world of the Persian view of divine fire and love, and give great insight into the life of one of the most inspiring and mystical of men.”
Cygnus magazine

“The stories and poems are told by Duncan Mackintosh and Ashley Ramsden…like jewels set in the gold of the music…the writing and playing is from deep in the spirit.”
International Music Forum (New Zealand)

“This entertaining recording places the flute of Paul Chenour plus middle eastern style band with two actors reciting amusing (sometimes saucy) 13th century philosophy. The results are superb…this skillfully mastered recording will provide endless enjoyment…a thoroughly worthwhile recording to add to your collection.”
Flutewise magazine

“…the poems selected here are short but concentrated parable in which paradox, irony and metaphor provoke a bewildering kaleidoscope of ideas. The path to enlightenment leads necessarily through suffering, through ecstasy, fear, laughter, confusion and even eroticism. The readers speak clear, Queen’s English with style and the editing and making are natural and dramatically effective. A stimulating and thought provoking CD, possible unlike anything you may have heard before.”
Journal of The British Flute Society

“Beautiful atmospheric background music accompanies a moving recital of allegorical works of one of the world’s greatest poets and Sufi master who lived in 13th Century Persia.”
Yoga and Health magazine

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