01. "Raf Raf" 02. "Barzakh" 03. "Sadir" 04. "Ronda" 05. "Hou" 06. "Sarandib" 07. "Souga" 08. "Parfum de gitane" 09. "Bou Naouara" 10. "Kerkenah" 11. "La Nuit Des Yeux" 12. "Le Belv?d?re Assi?ge" 13. "Qaf"
Description:
Barzakh by Anouar Brahem, released 13 October 2017, includes the following tracks: "Sadir", "Hou", "Souga", "Bou Naouara" and more.
This version of Barzakh comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - 180GR.
Comes with an insert, written by Steve Lake.
"Barzakh (Re-Issue)" on LP presents Anouar Brahem's influential early ECM work in a carefully remastered edition that highlights the album's intimate, spacious sound. Centered around Brahem's oud, the music unfolds in a poetic dialogue between Middle Eastern traditions, contemporary jazz sensibilities and ECM's characteristic clarity and silence. The re-issue offers warm, detailed vinyl sonics that bring out the nuances of Brahem's touch, the subtle interplay among the musicians and the meditative, almost cinematic atmosphere of the compositions. "Barzakh" is an album of quiet intensity: melodic lines emerge slowly, themes return like memories and the space between the notes becomes a crucial part of the listening experience--ideal for late-night, concentrated listening on a high-quality turntable setup. This LP is especially recommended for listeners who appreciate genre-crossing acoustic music, world jazz and contemplative, minimalist arrangements. The re-issue format invites both long-time admirers and new listeners to rediscover one of the key recordings in Brahem's discography in a format that suits the music's organic, unhurried flow.
Anouar Brahem, born in Tunisia, is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive oud players and composers of his generation. Moving beyond the traditional role of the oud in Arabic classical music, he has built a unique musical language that blends North African and Middle Eastern roots with elements of European chamber music and contemporary jazz. Over decades of collaboration with ECM Records, Brahem has released a series of highly acclaimed albums that have earned him international recognition for their depth, subtlety and emotional resonance. He is often credited with expanding the global audience for the oud by presenting it in refined, modern contexts that appeal equally to jazz aficionados, world-music listeners and classical audiences. His work is known for its compositional sophistication, melodic strength and the ability to create a powerful atmosphere with very reduced means, making "Barzakh (Re-Issue)" an essential document for understanding the evolution of his artistic voice.
ECM Records, founded in Munich, is one of the world's most respected labels for jazz, improvised music and contemporary classical repertoire. Renowned for its audiophile production values, ECM has established a distinct aesthetic marked by exceptional recording quality, thoughtful curation and carefully designed cover art. The label is known for giving artists space and creative freedom, leading to many groundbreaking and genre-defining releases. Over the years, ECM has become a reference point for listeners seeking refined, atmospheric and intellectually engaging music. With "Barzakh (Re-Issue)", ECM continues its tradition of keeping key titles in circulation in editions that do justice to the original artistic vision, while meeting the expectations of discerning collectors and vinyl enthusiasts.
Modern
30.049
- AcidJazz/DanceJazz 105- Avantgarde/Free 969- Bebop 109- Bossa Nova 329- Cool 74- Hard Bop 156- Jazz Rock/Fusion 718- Latin Jazz 958- Other Modern Jazz 25.191- PopJazz/SmoothJazz 778- World-&Ethno-Ja. 448
