Favourite ECM Titles

Before, I mentioned how I discovered my tastes had changed when I listened to some of my old ECM records. After hearing "The Astounding Eyes of Rita", I have discovered "we", ECM and me are back in sync.

This is music that existed in ancient biblical times. It also has up to the minute qualities, combined with a dark brooding aura. The title of the album and the photograph on the cover, conjure up a mysterious "Rita" with hypnotic eyes.

This album is so unique, that I don't believe it will ever get old. Many years from now, I will on occasion, still give "The Astounding Eyes of Rita" a spin.

For all of us willing to leave trodden paths (and I'm happy to notice we seem to be numerous), here's yet something else:
the always astounding Paolo Fresu with Daniele di Bonaventura & A Filetta Corsican Voices, "Mistico Mediterraneo"
Mistico Mediterraneo

For those of you who like Anouar Brahem you should check out Dhafer Youssef..a great oud player and unique vocalist.

If we are going to throw vocalist into the mix, the one to listen to is Hamza El Din - a Nubian Oud player / vocalist. He has performed on stage with the Grateful dead, but released some very authentic albums.

Since we have gone into deep waters here, can anyone recommend any didgeridoo?