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Chorus of Tribes — Into Morocco
Album: Myth
Avg rating:
6.6

Your rating:
Total ratings: 2921









Released: 2001
Length: 5:54
Plays (last 30 days): 4
(Instrumental)
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I like this a lot ... it's taken a little bit for me to adjust to the 2nd gen RP evolution, but I'm liking it. 

Love the beats, even if it's from '98, still sounds fresh
Rather annoying little dog yapping in the background!
 thewiseking wrote:

I love RP but I do have one gripe. There is way too much of this "world fusion" muzak out here. Howzabout we get rid of it and swap it out for some Ibiza style Chillout, which would serve the same purpose with far less annoyance.




Nah, I've read your comments...
You've got more gripes than the neonatal ward at Tygerberg hospital...
Just returned to bump my '7' to an '8'... Thanks William!
I love being able to skip songs on this stream.
 sfoster66 wrote:

I absolutely abhor the "like it or leave" crowd.  The ones that hold up the choices presented as binary.  There's a portion of the listening audience that loves RP and listens actively and intently but doesn't agree with every choice that William and Co make.  Why can't we express our opinions?  Criticism is the cornerstone of improvement.  Hubris is the direct result of thinking that one is without fault or error.  Debate should be encouraged...not stifled ffs.  Or do  we all really like the way the world is headed??


Interestingly most if not all scores follow a bell-curve with 7 as mean. 
 memoryboxer wrote:

My personal annoyance is at folk who seem to have totally missed the point that RP is about diversity, on the one hand, and the personal tastes of Bill and Rebecca, on the other. We're lucky they've dedicated their lives to doing this at all. So many folk complaining when they hear something that doesn't fit their tiny niche of tastes, rather than opening their ears, pushing PSD, or perhaps, better yet, going back to mainstream radio for even a short period of time and realizing what a treasure trove we have here, and that we're blessed to be offered such a diverse collection of music - even if it isn't all catering to our particular interests.

I have to assume that every single song played on RP is paid for, and I can't imagine what that costs to offer as broad a range as there is... even if that means that some bands or musical genres get missed, or are under represented. Unless one is a regular contributor to the operating costs, I don't think we have the right to voice any complaints, although we certainly have the right to leave.

I occasionally hear music on RP that isn't to my tastes, but I have a broad range of musical interests and find, for the most part, almost everything is worth at least sitting through until I hear what comes next. Rarely do I need to PSD, but it's there when I do. And if I get a string of "rather not hear this", rare as that is, I always have the option of "changing channels" or even dipping into my own music collection (funny how rare that has become). I am constantly amazed by the number of bands I've never previously heard of that I now know and love thanks to RP.

RP is like the old joke about the weather in so many locales... "Don't like it? Wait 5 minutes.".

CHEERS B&R... and Thank You for all you do. No complaints here.

I absolutely abhor the "like it or leave" crowd.  The ones that hold up the choices presented as binary.  There's a portion of the listening audience that loves RP and listens actively and intently but doesn't agree with every choice that William and Co make.  Why can't we express our opinions?  Criticism is the cornerstone of improvement.  Hubris is the direct result of thinking that one is without fault or error.  Debate should be encouraged...not stifled ffs.  Or do  we all really like the way the world is headed??
I am so happy to hear this! Love this! Keep it up with the fusion!
Muzak. Skip.
 memoryboxer wrote:



Just wait and see how you feel now.
Reminds me a bit of Afro Celt Sound System. 
First I thought it's Tangerine Dream..
upd: Checking older comments it's obvious I'm not alone.  :)
It'd been a while since I heard this track and I was thinking I was being Shpongled again until I checked the info. Love it even so! Thanks!
From last.fm:
Chorus of Tribes is New Age music project from the UK. Símon Hulbert wrote all the tracks found on the project's first and only album, Myth (1998).Chorus Of Tribes - Myth is a relatively unknown new age / ambient album from Etherean Records. The album was released in 1998 in the UK.


Wow... what a great set... Nature's Way & Animal Zoo from Spirit followed by this awesome piece!

Reminds me of Alan Parson's Project
Tangerine Dream, Jean-Michel Jarre and Chorus of Tribes all on RP. One of the reasons I love this station and have contributed on a monthly basis for years. LLRP
 pankman wrote:

So many 90's Tangerine Dream vibes in there. Not bad.



Love Tangerine Dream and I am enjoying this too!  RP FTW!!
The rumbling sounds at the beginning of this song makes me wish I still had my Domus II speakers with a 100 watt per channel amp.  Would shake the house like I did back in college.
When this started I held my breath for Expecting To Fly - not totally disappointed  - just a little bit!
This has a Tangerine Dream feel...  I like it!
 itaytay wrote:

would have given it -1 if it was possible



If you don't like it, hit the SKIP BUTTON, Zippy, and shut up!
Good tune! ...interesting! ...Thanx RP!
 thewiseking wrote:

I love RP but I do have one gripe. There is way too much of this "world fusion" muzak out here. Howzabout we get rid of it and swap it out for some Ibiza style Chillout, which would serve the same purpose with far less annoyance.



But isn't that just swapping one person's personal taste and opinion for another person's? Better we have the current balanced mix of incredible music combined with  utter garbage that Radio Paradise currently gives us. I intensely dislike some of the music played here and some I absolutely love and head over to Spotify to add to my 'playlists' because I like it so much.🐨
Since there is no Wikipedia or other info, I'll add some from Last.fm:

"Chorus of Tribes is New Age music project from the UK. Símon Hulbert wrote all the tracks found on the project's first and only album, Myth (1998).Chorus Of Tribes - Myth is a relatively unknown new age / ambient album from Etherean Records. The album was released in 1998 in the UK. The album has a rather ironic story behind it. Late 1997 it was released as a bootleg across the internet and various p2p sites as an album by "Deep Forest and Enigma", and not by "Chorus Of Tribes". Who dubbed "Chorus Of Tribes" to "Deep Forest and Enigma" is unknown, but musically it recembles the two artists in a fair amount, which makes the assumption understandable. This made some people confused, and the album was later rejected as any form of collaboration between the two famous new age artist groups from both sides. However, the songs on this album, independent of whoever made it, became more or less famous. In 1998 it was released on the label Etherean Music. Now, musically the album is impressive. Into Morocco and Rain Song remain two of the most relaxing and best New Age / Tribal songs I've heard. The mood changes a great deal over the course of the album, from almost pure trance to groovy chilled beats, and tribal chants accompanied by soothing beats and vocals. If Deep Forest and Enigma is up your alley, then this is just for you. sourced from http://www.discogs.com/release/709134"

 phlattop wrote:

Someone needs to check on that dog.



The one barking in the background 
I like all of the world fusion sound on RP. Please don't change that! It's wonderful. 
 25demayo wrote:
 
Probably meant the kind you drink..... {#Cheers}


Argentinian or Californian, both are excellent. 
 

Edweirdo wrote:
 
 
would have given it -1 if it was possible
That very high-pitched noise is reason enough to give this a 1.
Is this 'world fusion'?

.....


LOVE IT!
 memoryboxer wrote:
My personal annoyance is at folk who seem to have totally missed the point that RP is about diversity, on the one hand, and the personal tastes of Bill and Rebecca, on the other.

Damn, I'm the 99th person to upvote the above comment. The honour for the 100th will be for someone else!
the beginning reminds me of "metallic rain" by vangelis
Someone needs to check on that dog.
Cooooooool
Someone feed the damn puppy.  Thanks Sheeelaaa for letting me know if I take the right earphone off I don't have to here it!!
 memoryboxer wrote:
Very well said!
 

 sheeelaaa wrote:
I'd give it a 9 if not for that annoying 'pip, pip' in my right ear.
 

G, thx for checking my balance :)
I'd give it a 9 if not for that annoying 'pip, pip' in my right ear.
As we “practice keeping our social distance” amidst the global health crisis - a big round of applause for Bill and Rebecca! Excellent musical programming to help keep our collective sanity intact. Cheers from Vancouver, Canada.
Amen, couldn't agree more with memoryboxer!
PLUR 2020
Been trying to get my hands on a good digital copy of this album, or even a decently priced, decent condition hard copy of this album for years.   Any suggestions?  The usual suspects are no good...
 2Hawks wrote:
What a great follow-up to Stevie Ray Vaughan's Riviera Paradise. Wow. THIS is why music should be mixed by "two real people". Thank you.
 
Yes!  
 thewiseking wrote:
I love RP but I do have one gripe. There is way too much of this "world fusion" muzak out here. Howzabout we get rid of it and swap it out for some Ibiza style Chillout, which would serve the same purpose with far less annoyance.
 
My personal annoyance is at folk who seem to have totally missed the point that RP is about diversity, on the one hand, and the personal tastes of Bill and Rebecca, on the other. We're lucky they've dedicated their lives to doing this at all. So many folk complaining when they hear something that doesn't fit their tiny niche of tastes, rather than opening their ears, pushing PSD, or perhaps, better yet, going back to mainstream radio for even a short period of time and realizing what a treasure trove we have here, and that we're blessed to be offered such a diverse collection of music - even if it isn't all catering to our particular interests.

I have to assume that every single song played on RP is paid for, and I can't imagine what that costs to offer as broad a range as there is... even if that means that some bands or musical genres get missed, or are under represented. Unless one is a regular contributor to the operating costs, I don't think we have the right to voice any complaints, although we certainly have the right to leave.

I occasionally hear music on RP that isn't to my tastes, but I have a broad range of musical interests and find, for the most part, almost everything is worth at least sitting through until I hear what comes next. Rarely do I need to PSD, but it's there when I do. And if I get a string of "rather not hear this", rare as that is, I always have the option of "changing channels" or even dipping into my own music collection (funny how rare that has become). I am constantly amazed by the number of bands I've never previously heard of that I now know and love thanks to RP.

RP is like the old joke about the weather in so many locales... "Don't like it? Wait 5 minutes.".

CHEERS B&R... and Thank You for all you do. No complaints here.
 still applies, one year later

2Hawks wrote:
What a great follow-up to Stevie Ray Vaughan's Riviera Paradise. Wow. THIS is why music should be mixed by "two real people". Thank you.
 

 thewiseking wrote:
I love RP but I do have one gripe. There is way too much of this "world fusion" muzak out here. Howzabout we get rid of it and swap it out for some Ibiza style Chillout, which would serve the same purpose with far less annoyance.
 

Why not both?
Hashish
from https://www.discogs.com/releas..., reviewer MattMan writes:

"Chorus of Tribes is New Age music project from the UK. Símon Hulbert
wrote all the tracks found on the project's first and only album, Myth
(1998).Chorus Of Tribes - Myth is a relatively unknown new age / ambient
album from Etherean Records. The album was released in 1998 in the UK.
The album has a rather ironic story behind it. Late 1997 it was released
as a bootleg across the internet and various p2p sites as an album by
"Deep Forest and Enigma", and not by "Chorus Of Tribes". Who dubbed
"Chorus Of Tribes" to "Deep Forest and Enigma" is unknown, but musically
it recembles the two artists in a fair amount, which makes the
assumption understandable. This made some people confused, and the album
was later rejected as any form of collaboration between the two famous
new age artist groups from both sides. However, the songs on this album,
independent of whoever made it, became more or less famous. In 1998 it
was released on the label Etherean Music. Now, musically the album is
impressive. Into Morocco and Rain Song
remain two of the most relaxing and best New Age / Tribal songs I've
heard. The mood changes a great deal over the course of the album, from
almost pure trance to groovy chilled beats, and tribal chants
accompanied by soothing beats and vocals. If Deep Forest and Enigma is
up your alley, then this is just for you."

I give it a 7, for now.
sexy as paradise.
My band is named, 'Chorus of Young Believer Tribes'.
Oh 'wiseking' thou must seek the Golden Skip.
I love RP but I do have one gripe. There is way too much of this "world fusion" muzak out here. Howzabout we get rid of it and swap it out for some Ibiza style Chillout, which would serve the same purpose with far less annoyance.
better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h-PlH0dxHA
 
Not exactly sure what that was, and that's ok. It was really cool. 
What a great follow-up to Stevie Ray Vaughan's Riviera Paradise. Wow. THIS is why music should be mixed by "two real people". Thank you.
terrible{#Razz}
perfectly fits the soundtrack I find myself in at the moment...  headed toward Peter Gabriel''s Passion, a soundtrack I like so much that I refuse to see the movie.  
I rated this a 2 at some point, but it's pretty cool after that Blondie remix.
 pankman wrote:
So many 90's Tangerine Dream vibes in there. Not bad.

 
I was just thinking this could have been on the "Legend" soundtrack!
How do you say "cheesy" in Arabic?
 25demayo wrote:
 
Probably meant the kind you drink..... {#Cheers}

 
Oh...yeah, that makes more sense.
{#Cheers} 
  aspicer wrote:
All I know is just coming off a really big day - this song is perfect as I sit here with a great Cab in hand!!!
 
  

Proclivities wrote:

?
cab 

 
Probably meant the kind you drink..... {#Cheers}
 Proclivities wrote:

?
cab 

 


Barking dog?   A bit of a stretch, no?
 rgabriel wrote:
7 because of the dog barking, otherwise 8 or 9. :-)

 
You know, if I hadn't read your dog barking comment I may never had heard it that way.  Too late now.
7 because of the dog barking, otherwise 8 or 9. :-)
funny comments, and yes opinions are subjective and point again as to why diversity is SUCH a good thing!!!!{#Clap}
You can't follow Riviera Paradise with just anything.  This works beautifully.
 Fiji5555 wrote:
Sounds like they have the hiccups {#Drunk}

 
See now you have said that 🙊....yep your right 😄
I love this genre of music and hope you play more!
Would much prefer Jean Michel Jarre to this. Maybe something from Oxygene or Rendez-vous Houston.
Reminiscent of Deep Forest ....a good thing.
So many 90's Tangerine Dream vibes in there. Not bad.
Sounds like they have the hiccups {#Drunk}
 clwguy wrote:
one more agree here. sure are a lot of whiners out there who should go back to FM or satellite or just away.

 
"should"? Have you taken over this station from Bill & Becky? If not, then you're in no position to dish out orders and chase away possibly paying punters.

It's the bleedin' obvious, but needs repeating time and again:

1. Musical taste is highly subjective. One person's sucko-barfo is another's godlike (and vice versa).
2. These boards are for any registered listener to post what s/he wants, within the posting guidelines. Whineing, worship or indifference.
one more agree here. sure are a lot of whiners out there who should go back to FM or satellite or just away.

 
jools wrote:

Yes - agree totally. 

 
 choderama wrote:
Why are so many people hating on this song? I mean, it's not the greatest song or anything, but it's at the very least relaxing and easy on the ears, no?
  
Yes - agree totally. 
 coffeeadikt wrote:
Showing my age a little bit here, but this reminds me of the music to the first stage of Earthworm Jim for the Super Nintendo (and that's a good thing)  {#Smile}
 
Now, knowing my age and assuming things from lots of other post whores on RP, that comment is pretty funny.
{#Naughty} {#Snooty}
This is trance?

Ambient electronica perhaps? 

An altered state is not necessary to enjoy the song.  Just don't ever get straight.  {#Music}
 le_colonel wrote:

Gotta agree with Stingray for once - trance is one of the only musical styles that fall completely flat w/o the support of those colourful little helpers. Just doesn't work without.

In normal state of mind, this is maybe a generous 4.

 
Does vodka count? 'cause I'm really diggin this after my three martinis
Just had a brilliant idea...
why don't I stop working, get on to Amazon and buy this as a wee treat for myself for Christmas...sorted...love it instantly{#Dance}{#Daisy}{#Dance}
 Stingray wrote:

Only with those colorful little "mother's little helpers" you can really understand

what trance (and trance-music) is all about!

Trust me!!!



 
Gotta agree with Stingray for once - trance is one of the only musical styles that fall completely flat w/o the support of those colourful little helpers. Just doesn't work without.

In normal state of mind, this is maybe a generous 4.
Makes me chair dance!
 ziakut wrote:
I'm a sucker for trance like music. I'm enjoying this.
 

Only with those colorful little "mother's little helpers" you can really understand

what trance (and trance-music) is all about!

Trust me!!!


Into Morocco...?

From Spain? Algeria? Rio de Oro? Mauritania?

Or by plane?


 aspicer wrote:
All I know is just coming off a really big day - this song is perfect as I sit here with a great Cab in hand!!!
 
 
?
cab 
All I know is just coming off a really big day - this song is perfect as I sit here with a great Cab in hand!!!
 
Wasn't this one on the SimCity video game sound track?
I like it, I really like it. But something just ain't right. I'll probably still buy it, damn you RP.
 AndyJ wrote:
More north African influenced music...
At 6.50 this would also be a great DJ break song... just sayin.... No-! No "Inagaddadavida"
 
I don't think this is North African influenced music, at least not pas the intro.
I just hear synthesisers and didgeridoos, and the singing switches between dance-rave and American-Indian.

North African "inspired"  may be, but I think it lacks inspiration overall.
I usually like mixing musical styles, but this is just a "meh" from me.
I really like this and all....but had to drop a notch in my rating.  Not quite up to the standards of that higher number.  IMHO-FWIW

8 —> 7


I'm a sucker for trance like music. I'm enjoying this.
 AndyJ wrote:
More north African influenced music...
At 6.50 this would also be a great DJ break song... just sayin.... No-! No "Inagaddadavida"
 
Oh DAMN!  "Inagaddadavida"—now that is a true lost gem!  When was the last time anybody heard that on the radio?

Do you ever play it, Bill?
Overkill already
More-Occan Madness!!
More north African influenced music...
At 6.50 this would also be a great DJ break song... just sayin.... No-! No "Inagaddadavida"
{#Bananajumprope}
Made me turn the volume up!


My posting of a camel is in no way an endorsement of this awful song.
 choderama wrote:
Why are so many people hating on this song? I mean, it's not the greatest song or anything, but it's at the very least relaxing and easy on the ears, no?
 
Yes - agree totally. 
 whtahtefcuk wrote:
Lame!
 
you bet!

There are 5000 miles between Morocco and Egypt,
why this cover-design vs. album title?

Sounds like a music-school project!
Why is this so nice...Not sure... I usually shun robot music... I guess buying Soha, Mitch Gerber , and Hindi Zahra this past week has opened my ears...
this kind of world music is usually about as classy as you would expect from looking at its album art.

There was a CDROM game titled "Silent Thunder- A-10 Tank Killer II" published by Sierra Games.The sound track sounded so close to this it may be the same group or musicians.  Lots of trance light stuff to accompany the usual 30mm depleted uranium chain gun rounds heading down range to destroy the usual enemies.
 jah_blessed wrote:
Formulaic trance in the vein of Delerium, Enigma, Deep Forest, etc. To be honest, I can't tell these acts apart, all their "songs" sound the same. Not my style at all. Ho-hum at best.
 
Funny you should mention them. According to this web site, Chorus of Tribes is Enigma and Deep Forest having joined forces. Guess I've heard of stranger things...

https://quietmusic.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/deep-forest-enigma-myth-chorus-of-tribes/


Mystical, I kinda like it. I give it a 5.
Individual song not available on itunes or Amazon. Only the full album. Oh well, there's a buck saved.
Showing my age a little bit here, but this reminds me of the music to the first stage of Earthworm Jim for the Super Nintendo (and that's a good thing)  {#Smile}


 MM_Oz wrote:
Traces of Klaus Schulze - Timewind (mid 70's) . The use of 'white noise' and background beat..... good though!
 
Nice call! I'd almost forgotten about Schultze, who was an absolute hero of mine in the early 80s, so thanks for the reminder. The ominous (in a good way) start to this promises much (and is thus literally ominous), but the omens fail to bear fruit and it descends into bland electronica, which is a shame. What's with the yipping dog in the background?

Pleasant enough, but no real edge or memorability. Nice for a chill-out with a nice pint and/or a stiff spliff in a darkened room. 6 from the Nottingham jury.

I still dig this.
 WonderLizard wrote:
The synth drive recalls Talking Heads' "Stay Hungry." Me like.
 
The synth drive recalls Quaaludes and rum. . . 
 
The synth drive recalls Talking Heads' "Stay Hungry." Me like.
 choderama wrote:
Why are so many people hating on this song? I mean, it's not the greatest song or anything, but it's at the very least relaxing and easy on the ears, no?
 
It doesn't really do anything for me, but isn't particularly objectionable either, it's just kind of bland and its homogeneity means there isn't really any new to discover in it from repeated listenings.

But that also means that if you do hear it over and over, it very quickly becomes tiresome, if not actually bothersome.

I have a bunch of "Windham Hill" style stuff from long ago and I find that very little of it ages well at all. Michael Hedges is a notable exception. Tons of rewarding stuff from multiple listenings.

This... not so much.


CamLwalk wrote:
"Leave me alone Brock! I just wanna stay with my new friend Sky...we're gonna have a baby together!"  
Dr. Rusty goes to Rave, perfect.


 oldman wrote:
With the volume low, it sounds like somebody has the hiccups  {#Biggrin}
 
{#Lol}