"This is easily the coolest Rumi recording I've heard." Stephen Hill, "Hearts of Space" Radio Program "In Lovedrunk, Shiva proves that Rumi's ideas and images can still resonate with us today." John Schaefer, "Newsounds" on WNYC-FM and NPR Stations "The well orchestrated yet concise music and words sensually rendered by Shahram Shiva weave a soundscape that resonates through the body as if it were a tuning fork." Gary Goldberg, "In the Spirit" on WRPI "Shahram Shiva will restore the exultation of spirit in your Being. This passion will heal you..." Deepak Chopra "Rumi: Lovedrunk - Remastered" takes this popular, inventive album to whole new levels sonically. The new mastering process enhances every note, every beat and expands the listening experience of this classic album. Shahram Shiva's Rumi: Lovedrunk is produced with the pianist Michael Harrison and composer & producer Olivier Glissant. Over two years in the making, this groundbreaking new audio project incorporates more than a dozen talented musicians from Persia, Europe, Latin America and the U.S., and includes original compositions by Glissant and Harrison. Rumi is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator, performer and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. This union of spoken verse and world music melds magic with love. This new CD blends the exotic and the meditative with hip grooves and inventive arrangements of Olivier Glissant, mesmerizing vocals and musicianship of Michael Harrison, and the deep, resonant and hypnotic voice of Shahram Shiva. This meticulously composed and produced CD is much more than a "Spoken Word" project and can be listened to both for the beauty and power of Rumi's words, as well as for the captivating and inspiring mood of the music and poetic images. It is the uncompromising artistic statement of three diverse and committed artists. * * * * * * * CD CREDITS Produced & Arranged by: Olivier Glissant Co-Produced by: Shahram Shiva Engineered by: Olivier Glissant Blacksalt Studios, NYC Mixed by: Hector Castillo Looking Glass Studios, NYC