Such is the magic of Meditation Drum, David and Steve Gordon's latest creation. Artfully weaving gentle shamanic drums with crystal and Tibetan bowls as well as Native American flute, Meditation Drum is the first meditation album that I know of to use the call of the drum to initiate a meditative state. Hypnotic, sensuous and deliciously potent, the extended length (almost 67 minutes!) makes Meditation Drum an exquisite vehicle for accessing the infinite energy of unconditional love. For all those who respond to the siren call of the drum, Meditation Drum will feel like coming home to our sacred Earth Mother. --Steve Ryals, Nationally Syndicated Music ColumnistMEDITATION DRUM is a convergence of David & Steve Gordon's prowess   with percussion and their highly effective relaxation and meditation   releases. Inspired by the ways in which ancient cultures used drums as   a part of healing rituals, David & Steve chose to create an album that   emphasizes the calming, centering nature of slow, relaxing drum beats.   The album utilizes an impressive array of drums from different   cultures, ranging from the Egyptian tar and African dun duns to Native   American drums and Celtic bodhran. This results in a very full,   multifaceted sound. Some light Native flute playing adds a touch of   melody to the soundscape, and Tibetan and crystal bowls provide an   underlying drone. Listeners will find this meditative sonic   environment to be both hypnotic and entrancing, helping them to embark   on inner journeys with ease. --Music Design in ReviewUnlike previous releases in this label's Drum series, Meditation Drum (with David Gordon and Steve Gordon joined by Kim Atkinson and Bobby Cochran) strives for a slow, sensual and introspective vibe, and the results are overwhelmingly successful.  This is a great recording and should provide good accompaniment to activities that call for slow tempo percussion and drumming laced with sparse melodic accompaniment (flute, acoustic guitar, Tibetan and Crystal Bowls).  The sheer number of drums and percussion featured on the CD is staggering and each of the four long tracks focuses on a different world/ethnic influence, lending unexpected and enjoyable variety. --Bill Binkelman, NAR Magazine