14 musikalische Beweise der Freundschaft
zwischen dem Türken Omar und Brian aus Philadelphia. Die beiden
bekannten professionellen Musiker zelebrieren den ost-westlichen "Feuertanz".
Türkischer Gesang, Synthesizer, orientalische und westliche Instrumente
- insgesamt ruhig fließend.
the projectBrian Keane and Omar Faruk Tekbilek first combined
forces on Keane's soundtrack to Süleyman the Magnificent
(13023), a film about the great Sultan of
the Ottoman Empire. The score, a stunning blend of exotic Turkish
instruments and innovative orchestrations, created quite a stir when
Celestial Harmonies released the music on a 1988 album by the same
title. Although the American guitarist and Turkish multiinstrumentalist
hail from very different worlds and backgrounds, they developed a
close musical rapport that has since led to another crosscultural
collaboration. Fire Dance is a spirited blend of Middle Eastern
and North African instruments, synthesizers, and guitars, supported
by sophisticated arrangements and studio techniques.
A natural progression from Süleyman the Magnificent (13023), the focus of this new album has been expanded beyond Turkey to include music from North Africa, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern and Arabic sources. For instance, Song of the Pharaohs combines Tekbilek's haunting solos on the flute-like ney with windchime flourishes, distant horns, ethereal synthesizers, and the voices of strangers to create a mystical impression of the distant time of the ancient pharaohs. A Passage East is a showcase for both the Turkish musician's impeccable percussion and Keane's superb guitar chops. Halay is a joyous celebration of driving rhythms and uplifting melodies. Other selections feature the oud (similar to the lute), the zurna (similar to the oboe), and a colorful array of percussion instruments in artful alliance with the best ideas the West has to offer. Fire Dance is an adventure in musical transformation by two consummate musicians who bridge traditions with grace and innovation. the artistOmar Faruk Tekbilek began playing professionally at
the age of twelve. Establishing himself as one of the top Turkish
studio musicians in the 1960s, he later toured Europe and the United
States as one of the world's foremost performers of traditional Middle
Eastern music. His appearances with jazz musicians
Brian Keane is a guitar virtuoso who has shared the
stage with the likes of biography - keanediscography - keanebiography - tekbilekdiscography - tekbilektracklist
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