Working with longtime producer-multi-instrumentalist Brine Keane, Omar Faruk Tekbilek creates evocative soundscapes of Middle Eastern origin, both original compositions and arrangements of traditional material. Ney, kavala, zurna, baglama, oud, bendir and cumbus are set in a discreet wash of synthesizer drones and percussion parts performed by five members of his ensemble. The tone is light but spiritual, retaining an affinity to his heritage--but with a nod to contemporary New Age sensibilities, especially in the simple arrangements and occasional use of ambient nature sound effects. However, the strength of musicianship and commitment to tradition assures that Mystical Garden stays firmly rooted in the pastures of Allah and not in the organic flower borders of background music. Tekbilek makes original and uplifting music that consistently rewards the listener.
~Derek Rath (Amazon.com)
Artist: Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Album: Mystical Garden
Year: 1996
Label: Celestial Harmonies
Personnel:
Omar Faruk Tekbilek: Ney, Kavala, Zurna, Baglama, Jura, Oud, Darbuka, Bendir, Tambourine, Davul, Finger Cymbals, Synthesizers, Vocals.
Brian Keane: Guitars, Synthesizers, Arrangements, Basses, Percussion, Cymbals, Drums.
Hassan Isikkut: Kanun, Violin.
Arto Tuncboyaciyan: Frame Drums, Shakers, Bells, Bendirs, Zil, Triangle, Guiro, Davul, Water Bowl, Vocals (tracks 1,3,7), Percussion (track 2).
Ara Dinkjian: Oud, Cumbus (tracks 3,5,7)
Dan Pickering: Flugelhorn (track 1)
Track List:
- other side of the river
- magic of the evening
- laz
- shashkin
- hasret
- egyptian dance
- three last words
- mystical garden
- hu allah
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