Name: Mirage
Duration: P00H08M14S
Description: In his diaries, the thirteenth-century Italian merchant adventurer, Marco Polo, describes vividly the phenomenon of the ‘aural mirage’ in the Gobi desert. Voices, drumming and singing give the impression of revellers out of sight across the sand-dunes, drawing unwary travellers away from the caravan.

Mirage

from Now Comes The Dragon's Hour by Grand Union Orchestra

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In his diaries, the thirteenth-century Italian merchant adventurer, Marco Polo, describes vividly the phenomenon of the ‘aural mirage’ in the Gobi desert. Voices, drumming and singing give the impression of revellers out of sight across the sand-dunes, drawing unwary travellers away from the caravan.

lyrics

After the mountains
After the long descent through the tortuous passes
Now you the traveller
Now you the traveller on the Great Silk Road
Come to the desert
Here you will travel by night
Passing by moonlight and the light that the stars spill
The empty quarter where temptations dwell

If you should linger
After the caravan, or just wandering idly
Leaving your comrades on the Great Silk Road
Leaving your comrades
Find yourself drifting
Then you will hear a voice
Calling your name aloud and seeming to know you
But when it ceases, friends and path have gone

Sometimes the night wind
Carries the sound of music from out of the desert
You will hear singing
You will hear singing on the Great Silk Road
High and alluring
Useless to stop your ears
Its thrilling sound is sweeter than wine from palm trees
But there is nothing save the restless sands

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from Now Comes The Dragon's Hour, released October 18, 2002
Stephen Douse (voice)
Wei Li (voice)
Tony Kofi (alto saxophone)
Music by Tony Haynes
Lyrics by David Bradford

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Grand Union Orchestra London, UK

Grand Union Orchestra is a multicultural world jazz ensemble based in London. It has been performing, touring and recording large-scale shows for over 30 years and is well known for its educational work. Grand Union specialises in large-scale musical performances that reflect the backgrounds of its performers and often invites participation from amateur musicians and community groups. ... more