World Music Store Catalog
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Recordings
Recordings purchased at Ancient-Future.Com directly support the artists and the music. The Ancient-Future.Com World Music Store is the only site where all of the Ancient Future band recordings, including out of print major label recordings, are available on CD. The site also features releases on Ancient-Future.Com Records, the band's artist coalition label, and side projects by Ancient Future band members on other labels.
World Fusion Series
Ancient Future band leader Matthew Montfort coined the term world fusion music in the late 1970's to describe music that combines traditions from around the world.
Purple Spirits by Ancient Future (AF-20312) Buy CD.>orcd.co/
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Punjabi Jhinzaki by Ancient Future (AF-20303). >orcd.co/zakirtribute
Tres Tarantas Tres by Matthew Montfort (AF-20800). >orcd.co/3tarantas3
Lustful Elephants Trumpet Spring (Live 6-12-21) by the band Ancient Future (Ancient-Future.Com AF-20400). >orcd.co/letslive
Yearning for the Wind by the band Ancient Future. (AF 20302). Audio/Video E-CD-R- $17.98: Buy CD. >YTmusic.
Archive of Future Ancient Recordings by the band Ancient Future. (AF 2030). Download Supporter Pkg- $25: Support @ $25..
Planet Passion (Remastered Edition) by the band Ancient Future (AF 2010): Digipak CD- $17.98: Buy CD. >YTmusic
Natural Rhythms by the band Ancient Future (AF 2005): >YTmusic.
Visions of a Peaceful Planet by the band Ancient Future (AF 2004): Original Pressing LP- $40: Buy Vinyl LP.>YTmusic.
Sympathetic Serenade by Matthew Montfort. (AF 2012).Educational 9 Page Digital Liner Notes- $1.98: Buy Liner Notes. >YTmusic.
Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar by Matthew Montfort. (AF 2008). Digipak CD- $17.98: Buy CD. >YTmusic.
Major Label Recordings by the Band Ancient Future
Find out why thousands of fans have purchased (and often nearly worn out!) over 150,000 full length Ancient Future recordings.
Asian Fusion by the band Ancient Future (Narada ND-63023): >YTmusic.
World Without Walls by the band Ancient Future (Sona Gaia/MCA 163): >YTmusic.
Dreamchaser by the band Ancient Future (Sona Gaia 154): >YTmusic.
World Jazz Series
The world jazz movement integrates world music into the improvisational context of contemporary jazz.
Environmental Series
Music that investigates environmental concepts or explores performances in unusual acoustic environments.
10,000 Thunderstorms by alan tower and Free Energy (AF 1000)>iTunes.
Yoga, Meditation, and Chant Series
A series of recordings for yoga, meditation, and chant by original Ancient Future member Benjy Wertheimer.
Soul of the Esraj by Benjy Wertheimer (AF 3000). >YTmusic.
The Love Window by Shantala (AF 3002). >YTmusic.
Major Label Samplers
Matthew Montfort and Ancient Future are featured on samplers selling over a million units.
Asian Lounge by various artists including the band Ancient Future (Putumayo 244-2): >YTmusic.
Music from the Tea Lands by various artists including the band Ancient Future (Putumayo PUT180-2): >YTmusic.
Alma Del Sur by various artists including the band Ancient Future (Narada ND-63908): >YTmusic.
Side Projects by Ancient Future Members
The members of Ancient Future are creative musicians who produce many side projects.
Ecstasy by Habib Khan (RPG 150217): CD-R- $19.98: (Coming Soon).
The Longing by Habib Khan: >YTmusic. >iTunes.
Jewel of Heart by Habib Khan: >YTmusic.>iTunes.
Sacred Insanity by Emam and Friends (Eternal Music 89901): CD - $19.98: (Coming Soon)
Finger Painting by Jim Hurley (Open Strings Music OSCD01): CD - $19.98: (Coming Soon)
Music Books and Educational Materials
Ancient Future Music publishes educational materials for use in music classes, music schools, private lessons, and independent study.
Ancient Traditions–Future Possibilities: Rhythmic Training Through the Traditions of Africa, Bali and India. By Matthew Montfort. Ancient Future Music (1985). ISBN 0-937879-00-2. Comb Bound Book: $49.95: Buy Book.
A.T.F.P. Audio Guide and MIDI Groove Tracks. The complete set of audio guide and MIDI percussion groove tracks of the exercises in Ancient Traditions – Future Possibilities. By Matthew Montfort. MP3 Guide/MIDI Groove Tracks Download Set: $34.95: MIDI/MP3 Download.
Purple Spirits Digital Liner Notes. 25 page .pdf of liner notes for Purple Spirits by Ancient Future featuring cover art, musicians biographies, and the historic connections leading to the release. $1.98: Buy Liner Notes.
Educational Digital Liner Notes. 7 page .pdf of liner notes for Lustful Elephants Trumpet Spring by Ancient Future. Features cover art, musicians biographies, and detailed explanations of the musical concepts of raga and tala behind the music. $1.98: Buy Liner Notes.
Educational Digital Liner Notes. 7 page .pdf of liner notes for Yearning for the Wind by Ancient Future. Features cover art, musicians biographies, and detailed explanations of the musical concepts of raga and tala behind the music. $1.98: Buy Liner Notes.
Educational Digital Liner Notes. 9 page .pdf of liner notes for Sympathetic Serenade for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar by Matthew Montfort. Features cover art, information on the scalloped fretboard guitar, bio, and explanations of musical concepts. $1.98: Buy Liner Notes.
Educational Digital Liner Notes. 17 page .pdf of liner notes for Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar by Matthew Montfort. Explains the inspirations and musical concepts behind each serenade. Sheet music is included for those who want to delve deeper. $2.98: Buy Liner Notes.
Educational Digital Liner Notes. 11 page .pdf of liner notes for Planet Passion by Ancient Future. Features cover art and comprehensive notes detailing a mythical story of love through the musical traditions of the world. $1.98: Buy Liner Notes.
Music Lessons
Study any of the musical traditions featured on the Ancient Future web site via private Zoom or in-person lessons with Ancient Future bandleader and guitarist, Matthew Montfort. To arrange in-person lessons in Cloverdale, California, and other nearby and greater SF Bay Area locations, email lessons@matthewmontfort.com.
60 Minute Lesson. - $75: Buy Lesson. Custom private one hour lesson.
45 Minute Lesson. $65: Buy Lesson. Custom private 45 minute lesson.
30 Minute Lesson. $55: Buy Lesson. Custom private 30 minute lesson.
In Person and Online Music Lesson Series
Online lessons have many advantages over in-person lessons. There's no risk of passing viruses, they cut travel costs, and it's easier to diagnose technical issues without music stands in the way. But in-person lessons are helpful for practicing ensemble skills. To arrange in-person lessons in Cloverdale, California, and other nearby and greater SF Bay Area locations, email lessons@matthewmontfort.com.
60 Minute Private Lessons. 4 pack - $270: Buy Lessons. A set of four one hour lessons.
45 Minute Private Lessons. 4 pack - $235: Buy Lessons. A set of four 45 minute lessons.
30 Minute Private Lessons. 4 pack - $200: Buy Lessons. A set of four 30 minute lessons.
Tickets
The Ancient Future Box Office sells e-tickets to selected Ancient Future shows that accept will-call tickets.
Ordering
Unless otherwise noted, all titles are in stock (even rare out of print items available ONLY at this site), and orders are shipped within 24 hours of receipt during the December and Valentine's Day holiday seasons. Orders are shipped up to three times weekly the rest of the year.
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