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Coleman Barks
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Coleman Barks
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In the seven centuries since the death of Jelaluddin Rumi, in 1273, the world has come to know and thrill to his sacred poetry. In concert with the tabla and sitar, his writing is part of a religious tradition that is believed to excite "spiritual heroism", embracing the holiness of love, lamentation, battle, and the longing for God.
Rumi: Voice of Longing collects nearly 100 of Rumi's most memorable quatrains, presented here for the first time in a superb recording. Includes musical accompaniment by Marcus Wise on tablas and David Whetstone on sitar, and a special appearance by renowned poet Robert Bly.
Translated and performed by the Rumi scholar Coleman Barks, these works echo with a spiritual complexity that defies their outward simplicity. As Sufism acknowledges the truth of other religions, so does Rumi's poetry reflect universal themes: the search for the highest truth, the mystery of surrender, the longing to overcome ego imprisonment. Rumi: Voice of Longing captures the silence, the love, and the playfulness that make each experience with this work one of sacred wonder.
Download the accompanying reference guide.©2002 Coleman Barks (P)2002 Coleman BarksListeners also enjoyed...
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The Rumi Collection presents an essential anthology of the works of the thirteenth-century Sufi poet and philosopher Jalâluddin Rumi. Known for his deeply mystical and spiritual writings, Rumi’s words have been carefully selected and arranged by acclaimed Sufi teacher Kabir Helminski to offer a comprehensive introduction to the poet’s life and thought. With contributions from numerous leading translators—The Rumi Collection provides an indispensable resource for all to explore the richness of Islamic mysticism and Rumi’s monumental contribution to the language of spirituality.
By: Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, and others
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I Want Burning
- The Ecstatic World of Rumi, Hafiz, and Lalla
- By: Coleman Barks
- Narrated by: Coleman Barks
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Original Recording
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To fully experience the ecstatic poetry of the Middle and Near East, you must hear it as originally intended: stirred ablaze by inspired music and rhythms before a live audience. In I Want Burning, Coleman Barks fuses his passionate scholarship with a deep feeling for the poetry of Rumi, Hafiz (a 14th-century Sufi mystic, called "one of the jewels in the necklace of Persian poetry"), and Lalla (an exquisite Kashmiri female poet of the 14th century).
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I love Rumi and Coleman Barks interpretation.
- By Kellie without the K on 03-24-17
By: Coleman Barks
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Pure Water
- Poetry of Rumi
- By: Coleman Barks
- Narrated by: Coleman Barks, Eugene Friesen (cello)
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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A 2009 Nautilus Gold Award Winner, Pure Water is Coleman Barks’ inspired live performance of the poetry of Jellaludin Rumi (1207-1273) - with Sufi stories and jokes, accompanied with music by Bach, O’Carolan, Friesen and others. The performance captured in this recording recalls the essence of the communal celebrations of poetry, stories, jokes, prayer, and music in which Rumi’s work was first uttered, but presents it in a distinctive contemporary setting. Coleman’s words combine with the cello of Grammy Award-winner Eugene Friesen.
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Not at all what it advertises
- By DB on 07-31-15
By: Coleman Barks
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Poems of Rumi
- By: Robert Bly, Coleman Barks
- Narrated by: Robert Bly, Coleman Barks
- Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins
- Abridged
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Jalaluddin Rumi is unquestionably one of the greatest spiritual poets of the world. This audio features Robert Bly and Coleman Barks each reading his own versons of Rumi. Brilliant musical accompaniment provides playfulness and ground to great spiritual expression.
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Unacceptable
- By Anonymous User on 02-19-19
By: Robert Bly, and others
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- bryan
- 11-18-17
Rumi poetry set to music
loved it very good poetry set to music great narration and transitions some may not care for the narrators voice
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- DesertAngel
- 02-01-16
Loud Background Music is Annoying!
The beauty of a background music is to stand veiled behind and not to be competing for attention.
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- ReviewerMidwest LS
- 05-05-15
Best of Rumi audiobooks
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This is a real work of art...based of poet Rumi's poems and vision...crafted through the music and the voice of Coleman Barks. It's a real blend in an oral tradition.
What did you learn from Rumi that you would use in your daily life?
Rumi speaks to all of us in our daily lives and path.
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- ohcar54
- 07-18-19
The Delectable Coleman Barks!
Rumi doesnt get any better! Coleman Barks not only brings us beautifully poetic interpretations, he embodies the traditional with spontaneous performances with musicians. Pretty good for a University Professor with a Georgia accent😋
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- Maggie Hess
- 03-15-16
he proves great readers make great writers
Coleman barks reminds me of an old hippie friend. enjoyable to sit back with him.
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- diana
- 06-16-19
Get me in mood!
I so enjoy this audio, over and over. The voice, the readings and the background music all comes together in the most inspiring way. From the beginning to the very end it is one of my faves.
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- r a van der walt
- 12-11-15
Spoilt by too much overbearing music
The reading of Eastern poetry is too Americanized and sounds like a pep talk. Don't believe I could recommend to anyone wanting to understand Rumi.
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- RevMom
- 02-11-17
Worst voice ever for this piece 😩
No. Just. No.
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Worst voice ever for this piece 😩
Skip this version! I'm searching for another with a lovely voice deserving of Rumi
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- Charlotte Mathes
- 08-22-14
Poetry recitation
What would have made Rumi better?
The drum and music distract from the beautiful poetry of Rumi. The reading lacks a spiritual tone and thus is not inspiring. Sounds like an attempt to make an appeal to toughen men rather than embracing the experience of oneness. and love
Would you be willing to try another one of Coleman Barks’s performances?
no..not a reading, though I appreciate his intellectual discussions of Rumi's poetry.
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disappointment
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