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There are few experiences in life as satisfying as the poetry of Jalal ad-Din Rumi, which for many is the spiritual equivalent of enjoying a piece of rich delicious chocolate, listening to Bach, or perhaps sipping a glass of fine red wine.
There is a deeply sacred sensuality that runs through Rumi's work, warming our hearts, arousing our spirits, and igniting our passion for awakening. One of history's most cherished mystics, Rumi's poetry truly knows no equal. The depth and beauty of Rumi's ecstatic verses continue to reach to us through the centuries—timeless songs for the infinite Lover.
In this extraordinary performance, you will hear Rumi as you never have before—through the resonant, whiskey-and-syrup voice of Coleman Barks, a preeminent poet, scholar, and interpreter of Rumi's work. Coleman's recitation is gracefully accompanied by the music of David Darling, a Grammy-winning artist who recorded 2009's Prayers of Compassion—connecting the earthy incense of Rumi's words with the celestial strings of the cello, uniting Heaven and Earth in one of the most staggeringly beautiful productions of music and poetry that we've ever seen.
As the Buddha finds his enlightenment by sitting in immaculate Emptiness, Rumi finds his by dancing in radical Fullness. Here's you opportunity to join him in that eternal ecstatic dance.
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We want to be sure that as many people as possible can enjoy this unforgettable performance, and trust that you will pay whatever amount is appropriate for your circumstances. Our suggested price is $20, and the minimum is $1. Purchase now and begin enjoying this extraordinary collection immediately!
What you'll get:
- The full sixty-minute performance, separated into 13 video files, featuring the poetry of both Rumi and Coleman Barks with musical accompaniment by David Darling. Fully compatible with iTunes/iPhone/iPad.
- Audio MP3 version of the full performance
- BONUS: The Empty Flute: Interpreting the Ecstatic Poetry of Rumi (a 28-minute dialogue with Coleman Barks and Stuart Davis)
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 Coleman Barks was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and was educated at the University of North Carolina and the University of California at Berkeley. He taught poetry and creative writing at the University of Georgia for thirty years. He is the author of numerous Rumi translations and has been a student of Sufism since 1977. His work with Rumi was the subject of an hour-long segment in Bill Moyers's Language of Life series on PBS, and he is a featured poet and translator in Bill Moyers's poetry special, "Fooling with Words." Coleman Barks is the father of two grown children and the grandfather of four. He lives in Athens, Georgia.
 "Maverick cellist" is the phrase most often assigned to Grammy-winning artist David Darling, but it hardly captures the richness, diversity, breadth and sense of humor of a man who literally redefines the way the cello is played and the way music is taught. His prolific collection of recordings and innovative performance style represent an eclectic variety of musical genres. His playful and unconventional teaching methods have helped open the world of music and improvisation to thousands of individuals.
Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi was a Persian poet who lived during the 13th century AD in present-day Tajikistan and Turkey (where he is popularly known as Mevlānā). Rumi was an avid believer in the power of music, poetry, and dance as a direct path to God. Though he was born into an incredibly rich tradition of Sufism, what is perhaps most remarkable about Rumi's poetry is how truly universal and adaptable it is. Whether you are Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, or Muslim, Rumi's prolific descriptions of love, devotion, and divine illumination cut through the layers of religious dogma, cultural belief, and historic circumstance, leading us all to the mystical core that silently waits within every major spiritual tradition.
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