META4

by Dawn

Ever wondered what would happen if you mixed good beats with middle eastern harmonics? That's 1hequestion Meta4 asked when he compiled his collection of tunes on his latest CD, Geosonic Grooves Volume .Of. This album, produced by Neuwerk Productions, compiled and mixed by Meta4, brings together a solid album of listener friendly music. Immediately after pressing play on my CD player, I'm introduced to multi-lingual artistry with songs like Alguam, by Bebel Gilberto,and f-lumanim1, by Sultana. ( feel as if I'm travelling through Tndia as I become captivated by the smoothness of the first few tracks. This flow is immediately interrupted by the new age drums of De/eri11m, one of the latest hit groups of this genre. Chanting has ·become quite popular as of late, and Deleriums song, For,:ouen Worlds, relTiinds me or u similar souncling Enigma. In keeping with its middle eastern theme. the album goes into great pieces such as Vire Avid, by Smadj, and a fast-paced Mosquito Coast, produced by Mr. Gone. I really liked the modern mix with indian int1uencc, and the lute 60's "acid trip" feel of the songs. I recom• me11clthis album to electronic, trance, and new age listeners who are looking to broaden their horizons by taking a temporary trip into asian beats and culture.