01	Calliandra Shade (The Cappuccino Song)						05:03
	02	Rupi's Dance						02:59
	03	Lost In Crowds						05:38
	04	A Raft Of Penguins						03:35
	05	A Week Of Moments						04:28
	06	A Hand Of Thumbs						04:03
	07	Eurology						03:15
	08	Old Black Cat						03:41
	09	Photo Shop						03:21
	10	Pigeon Flying Over Berlin Zoo						04:19
	11	Griminelli's Lament						02:57
	12	Not Ralitsa Vassileva						04:46
	13	Two Short Planks						04:04
	14	Birthday Card At Christmas						03:37

Ian Anderson - Rupi's Dance

Released: 2003
Label: Fuel 2000 / Varese
Cat. No.: 302061328 / 061328
Total Time: 53:32


Reviewed by: Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck, August 2003
Ian Anderson's solo album Rupi's Dance follows the great success of The Secret Language Of Birds. I heard enough evidence on this album that would indicate it to be a smashing success for Ian. Followers of his solo career and his other role as the grand court jester for Jethro Tull will find much enjoyment in this delightfully multihued group of recordings. Just in case you were wondering, this music does not sound like Jethro Tull; it is an Ian Anderson solo album.

With a well-dressed blend of rock, world and new age sensibilities, Anderson makes his way through 13 animated tracks and an extra special sneak preview of the Christmas JT album with "Birthday Card At Christmas," which I found to be delightful as well.

When Ian plays the flute, I get a big smile inside. Three songs grabbed me more than all the others... "A Week Of Moments," "A Hand Of Thumbs," and "Eurology," a stunning instrumental composition. I found all of them to be inexhaustible works of musical art. Speaking of art, did you know Ian was an incredibly talented artist? Go check out this site www.ianadesign.com. I got some cool wallpaper for my home PC. I never knew that the site existed!

I am still wondering how Ian holds his leg up against the other, keeps his balance, and nimbly plays the flute after all these years. He is truly a renaissance man with a multitude of talents to share with us all. This is merely one piece of his world. Do yourself a big favor this year, buy this CD and rub elbows with Ian Anderson.

Rating: 4.5/5

More about Rupi's Dance:

Track Listing: Calliandra Shade (The Cappuccino Song) (5:02) / Rupi's Dance (3:00) / Lost In Crowds (5:37) / A Raft Of Penguins (3:34) / A Week Of Moments (4:27) / A Hand Of Thumbs (4:02) / Eurology (3:14) / Old Black Cat (3:40) / Photo Shop (3:20) / Pigeon Flying Over Berlin Zoo (4:18) / Griminelli's Lament (2:56) / Not Ralitsa Vassileva (4:45) / Two Short Planks (4:00) / Bonus track from The Jethro Tull Christmas Album: Birthday Card At Christmas (3:37)

Musicians:
Ian Anderson - Vocals, bamboo flute, guitars, percussion, accordion, bass guitar, flute, piccolo, wooden flute
James Duncan - Drums
David Goodier - Stand-up Bass
Leslie Mandoki - Drums and percussion, Udi
Laszio Bencker - Keyboards, Piano, Hammond, organ, Mellotron, Moog
Ossi Schaller - Guitar
George Kapecsni - Guitar
The Sturcz String Quartet
John O' Hara-Accordion, Keyboard
Andrew Giddings - Keyboards, bass

Contact:

Website: www.j-tull.com/musicians/iananderson
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Discography

Walk Into Light (fea. Peter J Vettese)
Divinities: Twelve Dances With God
The Secret Language of Birds (2000)
Rupi's Dance (2003)