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On their second outing, Niyaz are even more specific about what they're doing in both acoustic and electronic music. Their sound draws on traditional Turkish music, as exemplified by "Beni Beni," and music inspired by Iranian folk songs. By using two discs, one consisting of acoustic and the other of electronic versions of the same material, they really illustrate their approach. But what's most interesting is how subtle their electronic process is. It's still powered by percussion, like the acoustic versions, and voice and instruments still take center stage, but the careful programming and mixing provide for a changed atmosphere. In many cases the electronic tracks are not any more contemporary than their acoustic counterparts, but just different, offering a new perspective on the sound. There's a lot of rootedness in the music, and they use drones effectively, as well as lots of percussion around the simple melodies, with the basic trio filled out by guest musicians who are used judiciously. Singer Azam Ali is stunning throughout, a gentle powerhouse who acts as the glue to hold it all together. In fact, this is more than just an interesting release; it's an important way forward for Middle Eastern music.
© Chris Nickson /TiVo
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Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
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Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Niyaz, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
Album review
On their second outing, Niyaz are even more specific about what they're doing in both acoustic and electronic music. Their sound draws on traditional Turkish music, as exemplified by "Beni Beni," and music inspired by Iranian folk songs. By using two discs, one consisting of acoustic and the other of electronic versions of the same material, they really illustrate their approach. But what's most interesting is how subtle their electronic process is. It's still powered by percussion, like the acoustic versions, and voice and instruments still take center stage, but the careful programming and mixing provide for a changed atmosphere. In many cases the electronic tracks are not any more contemporary than their acoustic counterparts, but just different, offering a new perspective on the sound. There's a lot of rootedness in the music, and they use drones effectively, as well as lots of percussion around the simple melodies, with the basic trio filled out by guest musicians who are used judiciously. Singer Azam Ali is stunning throughout, a gentle powerhouse who acts as the glue to hold it all together. In fact, this is more than just an interesting release; it's an important way forward for Middle Eastern music.
© Chris Nickson /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 17 track(s)
- Total length: 01:31:40
- Main artists: Niyaz
- Composer: Niyaz
- Label: Six Degrees Travel Series
- Genre: Electronic
(C) 2008 Six Degrees Records (P) 2008 Niyaz
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