On the U.S. charts, superstar Jon Hassell’s career stalled before it left the starting gate. Aka Darbari Java (Magic Realism) carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. While no new Jon Hassell album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1983 tour in Europe. Empire I and Empire II is really good.
Empire II motivates you to get up and do something to improve your life and the life of others. Lyrics of Empire III are precise and evocative. Empire IV is an incredible song that has everything it needs to be another favorite track. Empire V - This one is lively and fun. Music of Dabari Extension I is gentle, never overbearing. I have all of Jon Hassell’s tracks and Dabari Extension II is probably the most his introspective effort.
Aka Darbari Java (Magic Realism) CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| Empire I.mp3 | 2:01 |  |
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| Empire II.mp3 | 4:54 | |
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| Empire III.mp3 | 7:09 | |
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| Empire IV.mp3 | 5:14 | |
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| Empire V.mp3 | 3:41 | |
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| Dabari Extension I.mp3 | 13:52 | |
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| Dabari Extension II.mp3 | 7:24 | |
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