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Balance
There lies a place not often explored where the dragon and phoenix struggle toward balance. Tibetan
horns are heard far off in the distance; flutes and vocals hum a solemn melody, fingers dance on the
strings of a lute; rumbling drums echo like a crescendo of gusting wind. Solace takes us farther east
fusing Middle Eastern compositions with Far Eastern themes and percussion. "Balance" marriages these distinct tonalities creating a unique cross-cultural blend of traditionalism and the electronic elements of Ambient, Trance and Trip-Hop.
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Ping Heng
2. Dragon & Sword
3. Haiku
4. Djinn
5. Red Dragon vs. Phoenix
6. Kimono Mojo |
2:27
6:27
4:26
4:23
4:09
5:32
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7. Indigo Dragonfly
8. Miss Anime
9. Ashes to Phoenix
10. Tiger Moon Dance
11. Feitian
12. Wither, My Lotus..
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4:48
5:01
3:36
3:33
5:58
4:55
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Rhythm of the Dance
Rhythm is the heartbeat of most dance styles and reflects the life and meaning of all cultures. Rhythm
Of The Dance reflects the diverse and sometimes complicated rhythms of the Middle East. Each piece
has its own distinct feel and tempo, moving into crashing, thundering waves of percussion, to the quiet rumble of a calm stream. A great rhythm study for any beginning or intermediate drummer curious about Middle Eastern rhythms. Rhythm chart included in the CD booklet.
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1. Beledi 4/4
2. Chifti-telli 8/4
3. Masmoudi 8/4
4. Beledi Two 4/4
5. Saidi 4/4
6. Kashlima 9/8
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5:03
4:18
4:52
5:01
3:17
4:22
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7. Zar Dance/Ayyub 2/4
8. Sword Dance- Routine
9. Moroccan 6/8
10. Shoush 5/8
11. Laz 7/8
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9:38
4:10
3:50
4:09
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Satya
Dark, pulsing and uplifting describes Solace's 5th CD, which fuses classical Indian vocals and tabla with heavy rhythmic club/dance elements. "The mirror never lies" is the underlying theme, revealing the truth behind the face and the minds eye. Introspective, innovative, prolific, and provoking, Satya takes us into
the depths of our conscience, while twisting through rhythmic Indian modes and melodies atop an
exquisite layer of loops and arrangements with a hint of electronica. |
1. Darban Jooth Na Boley
2. Khushee Maanao
3. The Shisha Room
4. Bhaarat
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5:10
4:30
5:23
6:14
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5. 1000 Eyes
6. Nataraja
7. Saptak
8. Sair
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5:06
5:05
4:33
4:53
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Sha'wâza
Sha'wâza begins like a sweeping whisper. Fingers dance on the strings of a dulcimer, speaking in
unworldly poetic verses. Deep, vibrating drums answer the calls of the dulcimer as haunting string arrangements build up into a complex, but beautiful musical sound-scape. Sha'wâza will take you on
a musical journey of feelings and thoughts, invoking the grand spiritual questions of life, death and
rebirth. Electronic, orchestral elements are merged with Middle Eastern percussion such as dumbeks,
frame drums, riqqs, djembes and finger cymbals. Other various melodic instruments include Oud, and
Saz played masterfully by Dann M. Torres of Knossos. |
1. Rebirth
2. Kedar
3. Cybele
4. Two Gypsies
5. Sha' wâza
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9:28
4:47
3:07
3:05
9:11
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6. Ophelia's Hands
7. Ceremony of the Skull
8. Serpentine
9. Ophelia's Dance
10. Rebirth 2
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2:34
4:08
8:15
3:06
6:55
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Mystical Garden
Mystical Garden is a journey to a place not easily accessible. The entrance is carefully guarded and
always hidden yet within reach. Children, the pure of heart, are the few who are allowed unlimited
access. So close your eyes and let Faruk give you a guided tour of a place most of the world has
forgotten. Innocence, pure beauty, peace, and tranquility reside here. Step carefully on your journey
for all living things are treasured in this Mystical Garden. |
1. Other side of the River
2. Magic of the Evening
3. Laz
4. Shaskin
5. Hasret
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8:53
6:47
3:55
6:48
8:53
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6. Egyptian Dance
7. Three Last Words
8. Mystical Garden
9. Hu Allah
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5:06
8:33
7:07
9:59
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Tree of Patience
*Brand-new fall 2006 release from Tekbilek*
Honored as a peacemaker and virtuoso, Omar Faruk Tekbilek is one of the most sought-after Middle
Eastern musicians living in the United States. His welcoming openness to music from all cultures makes
him the rare artist who transcends political obstacles while maintaining traditional sensibilities. Tree of Patience is his personal acknowledgment of all the remarkable people he has encountered and who contributed to his development as an artist and a human being.
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1. Common Spirit
2. Elation
3. Ghizemli
4. Ole Aman
5. Why |
4:38
4:29
8:07
6:28
5:25
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6. Toros
7. Adanam
8. Karam
9. Tree of Patience
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5:27
4:54
4:47
9:56
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Whirling
Omar Faruk Tekbilek is one of the foremost Middle Eastern musicians. Known primarily for his work on
the Ney, he is also a master of Middle Eastern percussion (Darbuka, Bandir, etc.), double reed
instruments such as the Zurna and Mijwiz, and the guitar-like Baglama and Jura. Whirling marks
Faruk's debut as a solo recording artist. Joining Faruk on the recording are Middle Eastern musicians
Ara Dinkjian on Oud, Hassan Isikkut on Kanun, and Arto Tuncboyaciyan on percussion. Arto's group,
Night Ark, is an ensemble well known in Greece, Turkey, and other Middle Eastern regions. Brian
Keane adds guitar and his subtle, atmospheric orchestrations. |
1. Whirling Dervish
2. Gawazi
3. Love Respect Truth
4. Old Man's Dance
5. Long Wait
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10:40
6:12
7:09
4:36
6:00
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6. Moment of Doubt
7. Caspian Winds
8. Fly Away
9. La Ilaha Il Allah
10. Sultan of the Hearts
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5:19
4:40
4:42
5:25
7:22
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Ishumar
Hypnotic Saharan blues, spiraling guitar lines and irresistible Parisian grooves. The powerful songs provide insight into life in the desert, from the Touareg peoples' political struggle to the mysteries of their nomadic way of life.
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1. Ikalane Walegh
2. Tallyatidagh
3. Innulamane
4. Ammilana
5. Ezeref
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5:01
5:49
4:48
5:44
3:12
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6. Dounia
7. Maraou Oran
8. Kik Ayittma
9. Amidinine
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6:38
5:32
7:28
6:06
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The Belly And The Beat
An urbo-ethnic fusion of Arabesque grooves and melodies incorporating house, hip-hop and techno in a sensual eastern cocktail masterminded by Egyptian drummer and producer Karim Nagi. World class musicians merge with dj mix masters for a total listening experience and a bellydancing extravaganza.
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1. Turbo Tabla 4
2. Tahteeb Diesel
3. Stonecutter
4. Imlal Ilaqdah
5. Irrouh
6. Sanadi
7. Indiarab |
2:57
4:09
3:39
3:52
4:51
4:40
4:05
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8. Saidi Song
9. Samai Aryan
10. Ashoof Jamal
11. Naseeb
12. Multiple East
13. Zaarathustra
14. Banaat Turbo
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4:41
5:02
2:15
3:55
3:04
5:31
5:53 |
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