Click on any of the CDs or products. Mysterious and romantic, Light Rain’s music sings to the gypsy in each of our souls. With their unique blend of Arabic and American music, they have made a niche of their own in this diverse musical world. The musicians of Light Rain are considered pioneers of what has come to be known as New Age & World Beat music. Their four internationally known albums feature Doug Adamz’ violin as it weaves sensuous melodies over Arabian rhythms. Dream Dancer was recorded in 1977 and soon became an underground hit. It was the first suite of belly dance music recorded and composed entirely by American musicians and was embraced by dancers and listeners around the world. The Joffrey Ballet discovered Dream Dancer and set a dance to some of its music. The Joffrey’s dance, also called Light Rain, became known as their signature work with audiences in the world’s finest theaters demanding it year after year. Light Rain’s music was featured in the Robert Altman movie, “The Company”. The San Francisco Ballet and The Aspen/Santa Fe Ballet have danced to the music of Light Rain. Dream Dancer helped set the stage for an avalanche of music labeled ‘New Age’ and later ‘World Beat’. Light Rain followed up with their albums Dream Suite (featuring guest artists The Kronos Quartet) and Valentine to Eden. After a long break from their mid-eastern musical explorations, in 1994 Light Rain burst back into the world-beat arena with the powerful and exotic CD; Dark Fire. Many consider the deep and sinewy performances captured on Dark Fire to be Light Rain at its very best. The Joffrey Ballet dance to the music of LIGHT RAIN.
 
Robert Altman produced a movie about The Joffrey Ballet that features the music of Light Rain. Surrender to the pulsing beat of Arpino's classic Light Rain - fluid, sensual, washed in golden light. An unforgettable end to a dazzling season. The Joffrey Ballet 2007 De Ann, the original ‘Dream Dancer’.
NEW! Play the melodies of Light Rain yourself. Now available on sheet music. doug@dougadamz.commailto:doug@dougadamz.comshapeimage_8_link_0
Gerald Arpino's beautiful, theatrical Light Rain has become a Joffrey Ballet signature work. In three movements, a large cast of dancers wash across the stage, pulsing with energy and forming fluid, exotic groupings. The centerpiece is a sensual duet between a man and a woman. The work's original score mesmerizes with Eastern rhythms and unusual combinations of instruments like banjo, violin, mandolin, bass, toumbec (clay drum), finger cymbals, tambourine, claves (South American wood sticks), maraca and bamboo flute.
The Chronicles July 2008 issue contains an article entitled: ‘Dream Dancer, the First 30 Years’ written by Doug on the occasion of Dream Dancer’s 30th anniversary.http://www.isisandthestardancers.com/CHRONICLES/Chronicles.htmshapeimage_10_link_0
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MESMERA dances to Light Rain LIVE!http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=S5kJQSN-xoMshapeimage_12_link_0