Behind the Waterfall / Desert Rain Medley

David Lanz and Paul Speer / Bridge of Dreams tour 1993. National Auditorium, Mexico City. With Neal Speer (drums) and Janet Foos (keyboards. This is a medley of our two biggest hits.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@mikehernandez5957]

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

[@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.

[@Mike-js8mm]

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

[@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.

[@Fran-bi7sm]

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

[@SandieCastle1]

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

[@joanbaor]

¡MUCHISÍMAS GRACIAS!!! ....LANZ...

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@LuisEduardoYepes]

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

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Muchas gracias, Luis. :)

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@jodyagerton]

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

[@mirageshadow7918]

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

[@reesemarin]

Two shining stars.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Hi Reese. Thanks buddy.

[@reesemarin]

Hope you get that Mill Paul! Doin my part here

[@inesmazas]

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

[@catrionasawyers9618]

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

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks, Catriona!

[@cartasfuerer]

Sin duda una verdadera obra MAESTRA !!!

[@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!

[@jesusrivas4872]

So beutiliusic

[@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.

[@bonniewilliams5868]

This song brings back so many wonderful memories!

[@greenlife20ws]

This song so good that it my eyes watering when I hear it. The other song ok but noting like ( Behind the waterfall )

[@enriquechavezterrones9311]

If am allowed, I'll say that, the first time I heard to Behind the... I falled in love with this precious kind of music, performed by that great maestros, so talented and sensitives to create magic.

[@MrJameswildcat]

THIS SONG NEVER GETS OLD

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

[@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

[@SpaceAudio]

One of my favorite new age songs

[@arturovargas3218]

Gracias por compartir este video!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

De nada, Arturo. 🎶 🎸 🤩

[@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.

[@jesustenorio6037]

Siento una paz inmensa al escuchar esta hermosa melodía

[@enriquetellezgiron896]

No puedo contener las lagrimas de felicidad cuando escucho esta versión. Entiendo perfectamente La paz tan inmensa que tienes al escuchar esto. Saludos cordiales desde CDMX MEXICO

[@enriquechavezterrones9311]

@@enriquetellezgiron896 Saludos tocay. Espero me recuerdes, soy tu tocayo de el norte.

[@alejandrodelvillar7689]

👌👌👋👋👋👋👋🤝🇲🇽

[@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.

[@celiaramirezmora8339]

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

[@trufflerodriguez239]

Wow que binito video grasias por ponerlo, muchas grasias

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

De nada!

[@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.

[@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.

[@marsharupe8112]

Simply beautiful!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks, Marsha.

[@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!

[@josuegalarza5491]

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

[@ribpaie]

De France MERCI pour cette Splendide Musique !!!!

[@missellendiane]

thank you - this is lovely-

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

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

[@enriquetellezgiron896]

Gracias Pablito Speer por los autógrafos Dios te bendiga.

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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. 🎥 📽

[@hugodimas2376]

Grandiosos

[@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!

[@enriquetellezgiron896]

Ellos me autografiaron mi playera y mis discos de NARADA, en su visita a México en el New Age Festival de la Ciudad de México en el teatro Metropolitan el 29 de Mayo de 2014

[@CANONPACH]

¡Que suerte!

[@enriquetellezgiron896]

@@CANONPACH Bendito Dios que tuve esa gran oportunidad, saludos desde MEXICO CDMX

[@justcallmesando]

Yo fui a este mismo concierto del video pero ya no seguía escuchando nada de Narada en 2014. ¿Quién más estuvo en ese festival aparte de ellos?

[@enriquetellezgiron896]

@@justcallmesando Nancy Rumbel y Eric Tigstad...

[@justcallmesando]

@@enriquetellezgiron896 qué chingón!

[@JasonWardStudios]

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

[@fp-ko7vg]

Accidentally found this and i love it

[@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.

[@victorsamalot]

A Classic Paul!! So nice and soothing!!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

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

[@jerrylevingston2467]

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

[@dannymeyer3256]

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

[@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.

[@enriquechavezterrones9311]

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

[@jonasabarca8034]

more people needs to hear this master piece

[@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.

[@KenVerheecke]

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

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thank you, Ken. Appreciate the comment.

[@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.

[@zilam98]

awesome!!!

[@gerardomigueltinajeroreyna7365]

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

[@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

[@kimberlydornberger8204]

I remember when I was a teenager and I loved to draw to this music, it was inspiring, the whole album Desert Rain!

[@muneconmccoydeloeste2204]

Gracias por compartir este vídeo saludos.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

De nada. Gracias por ver.

[@michaelbartosh8203]

one of my favorite songs ever. ❤️

[@ronhoughtonjr7108]

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

[@hectormanuelvaldezcuriel5308]

Dios nos envia gente extraordianaria para que con sus creaciones nos demos cuenta de su exisistencia , gracias Paul Speer y David Lanz

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

70/5000 Muchas gracias, Héctor. Agradecemos su apoyo a nuestra música.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

@BocaFriend That guitar was made by Charvel and I sold it a few years ago as it was only needed for that tour. It looks like an electric but sounds like an acoustic. The electric I usually play is also a Charvel and still use it.

[@luis90125]

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

[@Isa-tz9wd]

Paul speer: I’m fell very happy to receive your response. THANKYOU 😘

[@rajkumarrajamani4811]

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

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

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

[@gerardocastillomarquez252]

Lo máximo no hay palabras para describir esta música

[@arceliahernandez-tullos1570]

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

[@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

[@enriquetellezgiron896]

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

[@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.

[@phonico1232]

Beautiful!!!!!!

[@barb.priestleyegmail31comp34]

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

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thank you.

[@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!!🍁❤️❤️🍂

[@allysonchen4286]

When I was just a teenager, I happened to first hear "Behing the Waterfall" on my local jazz station a few decades ago. The only way I could hear it was from an old cassette tape I had. Luckily I happened to listen to one of the internet radio stations and selected one of the early smooth jazz genres. I nearly freaked when I heard it because I never knew the name of the song or the artists when they played it long ago. I hurried and logged onto amazon and bought it. I was so happy that day saying to myself "Finally got my song!" I guess I had a Susan Lucci moment, lol. Anyways, thanks for making such a beautiful song. It forever stuck in my head, which I'm glad because now I can listen to it all I want and drift off to another world.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

+Allyson Chen Thank you for sharing your experiences with our music and also being a long time fan. David and I appreciate it.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

David and I are glad to know you finally found it.

[@JasonWardStudios]

My story is similar. I had it recorded to a cassette tape when I was a teen. I remembered hearing the radio announcer say the name of the song was "Behind the Waterfall". After I listened to that tape recording for a year or so, I set to head out to the record store... yes we had those back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, and looked up the song. I found it on the Narada "Natural States" album and bought it immediately. Love it to this day! The picture of Paul and David on the back, they look almost like kids themselves!

[@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.

[@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.

[@audiosonido]

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

[@alfonsoj.gomezgomez1495]

One,clasic in live!!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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...

[@rodstewartmexico]

durin the "boom" of Narada and Private Music relases from 1988 to 2001 I worked at a record store... "Natural States" was a huge sales success in México City. Im glad and proud you guys choosed to shoot a show here in my city. Thanks for sharing. By the way, Im very interested in get the "Trapezoid" record, it was a Narada relase from 1990 I guess. does Narada stills selling that back catalog??

[@LOVETOCOLOR77]

Desert Rain is my favorite song!

[@kimbaragi]

너무 좋다. 진정 라이브실황 입니까? 이 노래 들을때마다 수자원공사 캠페인 광고 생각난다. 그때 비지엠으로 쓰였던 곡.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

예, 완전히 살아 있습니다. 당신이 그것을 기쁘게 생각합니다. Thank you Google translate.

[@jerksmerk42]

thanks Paul for sharing this live video for us

[@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.

[@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!