Rumi's poetry has been set to music in several ways. Of course it's commercial, but the music fits really well with the poems. I am touched by these poems again and again. I especially recommend the 2 CD package : 'A Gift of Love'
Deepak & Friends Present Music Inspired By The Love Poems Of Rumi
... I heard this once and then played it 100 times. Doubtlessly the most sensuous album ever. With incredible lyrics, the unmistakable deep and sensual voice of Deepak, and stunning music by Mr. Plack, you can't go wrong. If you are not in love now...you will be.
... RUMI: VOICE OF LONGING collects nearly one hundred of Rumi's most memorable quatrains, presented here on two superbly remastered CD recordings for the first time ever.
Deepak & Friends Present Music Inspired By The Love Poems Of Rumi
This music and the soft voices reading this work move one in ways only a fine combination of poetry and music like this can do. Reminding us in the traditions of all the old world religions that Love is, indeed, the greatest power in the universe!
"These poems reflect the deepest longings of the human heart as it searches for the divine. They celebrate love. Each poetic whisper is urgent, expressing the desire that penetrates human relationships and inspires intimacy with the self, silently nurturing an affinity for the Beloved".