Behind the Waterfall / Desert Rain Medley

[@seanmacaulay4475]

Paul, This is one of my favorite songs. It is peaceful, comforting and brings about thoughts of hope. My first introduction to this song came to me as a child in the mid 90's in Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World. My parents would take my sister and I there for our family vacations, and this song always brings me back to those happy times that were filled with wonder when I was younger. Thank you for your part in bringing this song into my life.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thank you, Sean. I have not visited Disney World but many people have discovered Behind the Waterfall there. Grateful.

[@joseguzman6542]

It is the best way to describe this song

[@michaelbartosh8203]

I agree

[@joenmunezpalmer1316]

@@PaulSpeerMusic Buenas noches desde Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. Mr. Paul Speer: Por favor podría indicarme el nombre o crédito de la fotografía en la portada de su disco Sonoran Odyssey; es una foto hermosa y quisiera conseguirla. Le agradezco mucho su atención.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

@@joenmunezpalmer1316 Hola Joen. I purchased that photo from istockphoto.com and the photographer is "mdesigner125." It is called "Storm Clouds with Lightning" and was shot in New Mexico. I can share my copy with you. Message me through my website and give me your email address.

[@mikehernandez5957]

Bring back these time Please bring back all those beautiful music god bless you for share.

[@jazz901]

I'm totally mesmerized. No words...simply hypnotized.

[@Mike-js8mm]

How bizarre why people don't watch this. This deserves more than 1 million views

[@tonyperez2301]

yo era estudiante de ingeniería en la uam Iztapalapa en los años 90, recuerdo como preparaba mis exámenes escuchando esta bella música, ahora, soy ingeniero y la recuerdo esta música con mucha nostalgia...

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

That is so cool you two were there. You are the first person to comment who actually was in attendance. That was the largest audience we played to on the Bridge of Dreams tour.

[@williamcalvert4106]

I first heard Behind the Waterfall on a Narada Sampler years ago and have always loved this song. It's stuck with me all these years. Beautiful.

[@darrelllynch7816]

Thank you this is one of my wife’s fav irate songs. We forest heard it played in Seattle.

[@StratmanII]

Hi Paul, I've been a fan of you and David Lanz' music since mid 1991, when I first discovered the Narada CD collection at the local music stores. My first CD was Desert Vision, followed by Natural States and Bridge of Dreams (as soon as it hit the shelves in '93). I have David's _Nightfall_ solo piano album and one or two Narada sampler CDs and Michael Gettel's _Skywatching_ album, in which you contributed the guitar parts. I also bought the Desert Vision and Natural States DVD It wasn't until 2011, I think - when I discovered you sold your music through your website and I ordered a copy of Oculus, Wonders, Televoid, Hells Canyon and about four years ago it was Sonoran Odyssey. Thank you for the invitation via email to sample Adventures in Space, I've downloaded it but have yet to sit down to listen to the songs. 🙂 I've seen this very video of your Mexico City performance several times on your KZbin channel. At the time when you toured with David and Neal (my deepest sympathies for your loss) were there any plans to release this performance as a live album either on CD or VHS/LD/DVD? Is the rest of this concert's footage still available and do you roughly remember the set list? 😀

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Hi StratMan - Thanks for your message and long time support. There are no plans to release this concert in any format. Besides, it would be quite complicated to negotiate the rights to do that. I do appreciate your interest. I don't recall the set list other than we opened with Eagle's Path. 🦅

[@mssedmebich]

I put this song on a tape for my son to fall asleep to. He always said it reminded him of playing Donky Kong.

[@ribpaie]

De France MERCI pour cette Splendide Musique !!!!

[@vicbac100]

I live alone whitout parents and when i listen this melody i remember my mother and brothers, mainly my chidhood THANKS

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

You're welcome, Victor. I'm glad this piece brings fond memories for you.

[@LuisEduardoYepes]

Wonderfuuuuuuuul!!!!! This song is pure Light and Joy. Thanks a lot dear Paul

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Muchas gracias, Luis. :)

[@Manventure1]

Hi Paul, I think the world is ready and in need of a reunion tour! 2012 consciousness awareness, I can't think of better music for humanity. Love and Light, Namaste' my friend.

[@SandieCastle1]

Desert Rain is such a beautiful music, a legend! Thanks David Lanz and Paul Speer!!

[@mirageshadow7918]

Sir I remember this in the 90's during my college day's this is my favorite songs

[@joey1127]

...and these were the days when the art of buying an album and listening to it were still an ART!!! Natural States and Desert Vision were 2 of my all-time favorite albums from the Narada Equinox label. It's a shame to see what has happened to lables like Narada and Windhamhill... It's all about disposable rather than retainable... Thanks for keeping good music and creative music alive this day-and-age, Paul!

[@bonniewilliams5868]

This song brings back so many wonderful memories!

[@enriquetellezgiron896]

Gracias Pablito Speer por los autógrafos Dios te bendiga.

[@tebayane843]

I can't hear this song enough. I lived in Mexico City for a short time. This song reminds me of everything that is of the light. I play it over and over. Thank God for real talent and artistry!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thank you, Tebayane. We still have a big fan base in Mexico. Grateful.

[@Fran-bi7sm]

This beautiful melody reminds me my childhood and my family México... I really miss those times

[@guillermoandrade5395]

I used to drive to Key West in my tiny convertible and listen to this again and again. Became my Mom's (RIP) favorite. I now live in South America and when I go to the ocean, this song is with me. By the way, awesome waterfalls around here.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks for sharing your experience, Guillermo.

[@friendlymentor]

From the first time I ever heard Desert Rain until today I still just love this. I was down deep inside Carlsbad Caverns not so long ago and as I came upon some of the most beautiful stalactites and stalagmites I could hear this music. It is cosmological. We are so blessed to have these guys and their timeless music. It's a celebration of life.

[@richardrau3]

Thank you for your gift of wonderful music for the world....(we had a chat here not long ago.. you mentioned about driving across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway going home from New Orleans.. it has undergone a recent two year renovation project and now has added safety features - six new lighted pullover lanes on each side, providing off road safety/emergency relief every two miles on both sides, as well as a better, safer siderail on the southbound span, the original 2-way span that opened in 1956.. the northbound span you drove was started in 1968 and was completed June 1969. I grew up in New Orleans and lived in Metairie 25 years.. I now live in Covington (where I was born), about 6 miles north of I-12.

[@ronhoughtonjr7108]

Wow! I didn't even know that this video existed. Awesome. Getting emotional here!

[@Dodiscrossover]

Two of the most beautiful instrumentals EVER written and recorded. It took me more than 20 years to find out titles (it was hard to find before internet came in). Timeless....amazing....divine. Paul & David....thank you

[@cestrdapaz4]

😔😔 cuanto no diera por regresar al año 1993 cuando escuché por primera vez está melodía, que feliz era, el tiempo se va muy rápido.

[@joenmunezpalmer1316]

¡Merecido aplauso y reconocimiento! Gracias por obsequiarnos tan bella música.

[@TheKyleLiedtke]

Paul, 'Natural States' is a precious album to me. It is part of my life's soundtrack. I listen to it every time I drive to the Oregon Coast. Just east of Salem, OR is the Van Duzer corridor - a tree lined two lane highway that winds througn the coastal range and opens up in Lincoln City. I hit 'play' as soon as I see the entrance of the Van Duzer and the album becomes the soundtrack through the lovely scenery of the Willamette Valley, the coastal hills - and finishes exactly as I pull into the first ocean lookout. I have listened to that album (first tape, then CD) on the way to the coast for 30 years. Literally hundreds of times. Just did so again last week. There have even been times when I wasn't driving but would bring my copy and take over the stereo. Thank you Paul. You and David made music that has seeped deep within my soul.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Kyle - Thanks so much for sharing your experiences with our music. I don't think I have been on the Van Duzer but I do know firsthand how beautiful northwest Oregon is.

[@Lunamoonfang]

Every time I hear this music I always see God's beautiful creation.

[@johndena2882]

And many say there was no designer, it's all to beautiful and sings aloud God's love for us...

[@enriquechavezterrones9311]

Completely agree with you.

[@michaelbartosh8203]

I agree

[@trufflerodriguez239]

Wow que binito video grasias por ponerlo, muchas grasias

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

De nada!

[@jodyagerton]

ooooweee i can close my eyes and remember the days i was just a free spirited soul love this

[@catrionasawyers9618]

I just love that David Lanz is really enjoying playing keyboards with Paul Speer. Amazing piece of music

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks, Catriona!

[@enriquechavezterrones9311]

2 hymns into one. Thank you maestros, thank you very much.

[@LawndartRobert]

Paul, thank you so much. A little fill here, I'm Robert Krausert and used to perform a laser light show called Crystal Visions and as well as many others. I remember you, David and I think your brother performing live in the Pacific Science Center to a show. Behind the waterfall became our (my lovely wife's and I) signature song. Withour ever being a laserist, I'd never had experienced and loved this great music. Thank you so much. Would love to have you perform at our second vow...

[@reesemarin]

Two shining stars.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Hi Reese. Thanks buddy.

[@reesemarin]

Hope you get that Mill Paul! Doin my part here

[@alejandrogp6576]

I stumbled upon this song on Apple Music, and it instantly transported me back to the late 80s in Mexico. I'm convinced it was part of a nostalgic ad campaign. That's why I came here, trying to find out where. The flood of emotions and memories it brought was overwhelming. As I read through the comments, I was moved to find that many others shared a similar sentiment of reconnecting with their childhood. This tune seems to have had a profound impact on all of us, providing a comforting soundtrack to our younger years

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thank you, Alejandro.

[@isfj1009]

I remember first hearing Behind the Waterfall back in 1988 on the New Age station KLRS; even bought the CD before I even owned a CD player. Have been listening to Lanz and Speer ever since.

[@drDantes]

Hey Paul, I love this song. Brings back so many memories from my early childhood. I was 2 when you guys performed at the National Auditorium, in Mexico City. Just wanted to say that this song and Rain Forest are so powerful and touching. Simply, inspiring. Thank you.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

We appreciate you taking the time to share your connection to our music, drDantes. We’re grateful for people like you.

[@joenmunezpalmer1316]

Behind the waterfall: es la melodía más hermosa y relajante que yo haya escuchado; su música se quedó grabada no solo en mi oído y mente, estará siempre en mi corazón y mi alma. ¡Mil gracias por tan bella melodía!

[@marsharupe8112]

Simply beautiful!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks, Marsha.

[@audiosonido]

Thanks Paul for share this video. That was a magical night. What a memories. Regards from Mexico City. Gracias!!!

[@arturovargas3218]

Gracias por compartir este video!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

De nada, Arturo. 🎶 🎸 🤩

[@lnewvine]

The Bridge of Dreams Tour was supposed to include San Fransisco, but when I showed up at the Palace of Fine Arts, I was informed the show was cancelled. I did manage to see David perform by himself a couple years later, but I really wanted to see and hear Paul. Thanks for the upload!

Discovered this on the "Early New Age" playlist on Spotify. Amazing tune, bring back some amazing memories.

[@yovitagarcia3051]

Grandes musicos !! Gran recuerdo en memoria de un gran hombre ""mi hermano "" espero y cuando yo la escuche tu tambien gracias por inducirme al new age .Donde estes te seguimos extranando .Te amamos atte . Tu hermana

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Muchas gracias, Yovita.

[@surferphilipiansG3745]

Wow.... A live performance of one of the greatest instrumentals in a lifetime ! Breath takingly beautiful rendition . Thank you Paul .

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

You're welcome. I am so glad this concert was taped so I could share it here.

[@drwinston]

I love this- especially "Behind the Waterfall". What an enigmatic title. I've never seen it played live before. It's great to see how much the musicians are enjoying playing it-- creating the magic!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Glad you enjoyed the show, drwinston!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

You're welcome. I don't recall exactly why some California dates were canceled but I do remember our management team did a poor job of organizing the tour. Thanks for posting.

[@lakehouseluv2]

I seen David in Concert and Always Loved Your Work Together and wanted to see you both in concert ( Someday!) I Applaud You both!!🍁❤️❤️🍂

[@LOVETOCOLOR77]

Desert Rain is my favorite song!

[@luis90125]

Narada Festival on Mexico City!!!!??? I must been there!!! Thanks for posting... I love Narada Music.

[@axeltidoz]

I like this song because it brings me some memories of peace from my childhood. And one of my favorites is Rain forest!! , thank you and David for your art

[@fp-ko7vg]

Accidentally found this and i love it

[@inesmazas]

Gracias por acompañarme desde hace tantos años con su hermosa música, un abrazo enorme!!!

[@cartasfuerer]

Sin duda una verdadera obra MAESTRA !!!

[@victorsamalot]

A Classic Paul!! So nice and soothing!!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

I appreciate it, Victor. A medley of our biggest hits.

[@jcferrer18]

You originally recorded "Behind the Waterfall" one year before I was born; I distinctly remember hearing this song when I was little and requesting my mom to turn up the volume! There's just something about the flute in the original version that takes me to a special place, even today. Thank you, and a warm hug from Mexico!

[@robmlisanti]

Paul. this song brings so much joy and great memories for me and my wife when we first were dating this was one of those songs we loved to relax too! :)

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks, Rob....appreciate the kind words.

[@jerrylevingston2467]

Have enjoyed your music since you guys came on the music scene. Thank you so much

[@MrJameswildcat]

THIS SONG NEVER GETS OLD

[@michaelbartosh8203]

One of favorite songs ever one of the first songs I heard when I got my cochlear Baha 5 hearing aid I could hear the song in my left ear for the first time that meant a lot to me

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks for sharing, Michael. I looked up the Baha...very impressive technology. Music sounds good with it?

[@jonasabarca8034]

more people needs to hear this master piece

[@jerksmerk42]

thanks Paul for sharing this live video for us

[@alharrington6973]

These two created some of the most amazing songs ever! We own both of the VHS tapes and would put them on as our young kids played in the living room. I still get chills when listening to their albums. I would have loved to see them on concert!!! High time for a reunion CD!!! :)

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks, Al. I see you visited my website and sent a message.

[@missellendiane]

thank you - this is lovely-

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thank you for subbing and taking the time to post. Much appreciated!

[@slifertheskycesar]

Amo esta Canción, la ponían antes de que iniciara la hora nacional, Felicidades debería de haber más propaganda de esta melodía hermosa. Felicidades!!! Congratulations!!!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Muchas gracias, Cesar!

[@slifertheskycesar]

@@PaulSpeerMusic¡¡¡Muchas Gracias Paul Speer!!!

[@celiaramirezmora8339]

Preciosa melodía,este grupo la toca excelente.👍👋👏👏👏

[@tebayane843]

It is late at night. I am lying in the back of my jeep with my year old puppy named Tave Ki. I live in the Keys and lost everything to Irma. I listen to this song all night every night. It is the only hope I have because it brings me so much joy when I'm feeling so much sorrow. I cannot stop the tears.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Welcome back, Tebayane. We are glad that our music is helping to sooth your feelings during this rough time. So much devastation this year.

[@arceliahernandez-tullos1570]

stunning absolutely stunning !!!!!!!!!

[@dannymeyer3256]

The joy shown in your performance really is very beautiful. Love it! 👍

[@barb.priestleyegmail31comp34]

VERY BEAUTIFUL MUSIC 🎻🎼🎵💜GOD 💜BLESS YOU💜

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thank you.

[@pinaricyt]

Paul, I just stumbled upon this video and it brought back amazing memories. My wife and I were there, at the National Auditorium, at that concert. That was before we got married, and that music has been a very important part of our lives since then. Thank you for creating it and for letting us make it our own.

[@JasonWardStudios]

The perfect medley of two of the finest musical scores I've ever heard. Thank you both for sharing!

[@rajkumarrajamani4811]

my first big intro into New Age........excellent work from the duo.....

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Much appreciated, Rajkumar. And thanks for subbing as well.

[@SpaceAudio]

One of my favorite new age songs

[@kjhoskins]

Wonderful performance of two awesome songs.

[@mdmsr2000]

I always thought these 2 songs were the same song. Love them both. Love the videos. Wish the videos would be redone in 4k.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks, Michael. They are on different albums but Desert Rain was modeled after Behind the Waterfall. Both featured the "Celtic Harp" patch on the DX7 synth. I agree...4K would be nice. 🎥 📽

[@KenVerheecke]

Have always loved this tune (tunes)... brings me back :-)

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thank you, Ken. Appreciate the comment.

[@muneconmccoydeloeste2204]

Gracias por compartir este vídeo saludos.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

De nada. Gracias por ver.

[@joanbaor]

¡MUCHISÍMAS GRACIAS!!! ....LANZ...

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

@jcferrer18 Thanks for sharing this regarding your relationship to the music when you were a child. Very cool.

[@teresasarabia8759]

Todo lo q respire alabe al SEÑOR , Salmo 150 :6 , me da paz tu música y siento a mi DÍOS cerca de mi , gracias Bendiciones ❤ desde la cd de MÉXICO

[@michaelkuhn8574]

Such successful sounds it's marvelous to listen n see you turn the best sound to my mind ears that make me respond to say.. nice smoothly put and full of passion.

[@josuegalarza5491]

cuándo aún había muy buena música para tus oídos y para tu paz interior

[@gerger2011]

Your name just crossed my mind a bit ago, what the hell throw it into a search engine and see what pops up. Just as I would have hoped or suspected 46 or so years ago in the high school days, congrats, love the music. Steve, brother of the mail man.

[@jarbarrientos]

I love this couple of songs

[@enriquetellezgiron896]

Los amo, los amo, simplemente los amo. que música tan especial.

[@Manventure1]

Thank you Thank you. I regret never seeing a live concert from you, now I have the next best thing. Even your recorded video has positive energy flowing outwards. Namaste' my friend. Love and light to you.

[@phonico1232]

Beautiful!!!!!!

[@lochsalad]

Hey Paul, I wandered into this video, after you sent me the new link to your great "Accelerator" release, and enjoyed seeing and hearing you and Wally on stage again, had a Stone Garden flash back. Listening to Hells Canyon in Hells Canyon ,

[@mariaikappuru9917]

This is truly beautiful!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thank you, Mari.

[@michaelbartosh8203]

one of my favorite songs ever. ❤️

[@justcallmesando]

I was there as well!!!!!!!!! I can't believe this video exists about one of the most exciting nights in my life. This was my first concert EVER. I was 15 y/o 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 I also remember they broadcasted this concert on TV later and I got to record it. For many years I dreamed of being a musician and your music was absolutely inspiring for me. I stopped listening to New Age and instrumental music and got into rock and jazz eventually. Never got to be a pro musician but it's been part of my life and I am a photographer now so no complaints. So many beautiful memories :D

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Sando - Glad to know you were there and was your first concert. This was the best concert on that tour and grateful it was broadcasted. It was also wonderful to share the bill with Tingstad+Rumbel and David Arkenstone. 🎹 🎶 🎸 🤩

[@justcallmesando]

@@PaulSpeerMusic Dear Paul thank you so much for answering my comment. One good thing about social media is how it makes this kind of contact possible. It is such a great moment for me to receive such words from someone who's music was such an important part of my life for so many years. Thank you so much. ¡Muchas gracias!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

@@justcallmesando You are most welcome and I appreciate your long time support of our music!

[@heatherphillips9604]

Just the right mix of serenity and inspiration !

[@monikbulhosen3815]

Love it!👏💕

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

@Manventure1 We only did this one major North American tour and Mexico City was one of the last stops. Nice that it was recorded.

[@argwyth]

Thank you so much for posting this video, Paul. The music is lovely, so relaxing and evocative.

[@christel2846]

Hello Paul,what a treat!!!! This was the very first piece I ever heard from you and has been on top favorites ever since! Thanks for uploading these gems!! Love Christel

[@gerardomigueltinajeroreyna7365]

Para Mí, uno de los instrumentales más bellos jamás escritos. Sonido intacto...

[@myworldyourmusic11]

Bliss.Definitely one of my favourites of yours:I love it:not just watching you play but the feeling behind the music..it sounds so good and captures the waterfall so well.Really good to see and hear you playing again.