Name: Barzakh
Brand: Anouar Brahem

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5789587

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-10-27

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0602557895872

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Anouar Brahem

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Jazz

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Anouar Brahem is a renowned oud player and composer, born on October 20, 1957 in Halfaouine, Tunisia. With his unique musical style, he seamlessly blends Arab classical music, folk music, and jazz. His compositions are a captivating fusion of diverse influences that create an enchanting and soul-stirring experience for listeners.

ECM Records, also known as "The Creative Label," is a German independent label that was co-founded by producer Manfred Eicher, Manfred Scheffner, and Karl Egger in Munich (Pasing) in 1969. With the label code LC 2516 / LC 02516, ECM stands for Edition of Contemporary Music and specializes in jazz and Western classical music. Their catalog features both acoustic and electronic artists who produce eclectic versions of contemporary music.

Since its inception, ECM has released over 1500 recordings spanning more than 40 years. The label's diverse catalog includes works from renowned composers such as Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, Philip Glass, and many others. They are also known for their experimental and electronic jazz releases featuring artists like Nils Petter Molvær, Pat Metheny Group, Jan Garbarek, among others.

What sets ECM apart is not only their outstanding music but also their commitment to creative production and exceptional sound quality. Each album released by ECM showcases the label's dedication to producing top-notch recordings that captivate listeners with their sonic brilliance.

Recorded in 1990, Barzakh was the ECM debut of Tunisian oud master Anouar Brahem. Now re-released on 180g vinyl after many years' absence in the LP format, it was an album that immediately captured the attention of press and public with its gracefulness and authority. Brahem is joined here by Bechir Selmi, the sensitive violinist from the Musical Ensemble of Tunis, and percussionist Lassad Hosni, whose earthy frame drum and speeding darbouka would come to be important components of later Brahem recordings including Conte de l?incroyable amour and Astrakan Café. Beyond the improvisatory brilliance, Barzakh gave notice also of Brahem?s gift for writing arresting themes and luminous melody, as illustrated by "Raf Raf", "Parfum de Gitane", "Kerkenah" and other pieces here. Personnel: Anouar Brahem (oud), Bechir Selmi (violin), Lassad Hosni (percussion)

Barzakh

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