V. A. - THE MUSIC OF ISLÃM, VOLUME FOURTEEN : Mystic Music Through The Ages (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

From the surprisingly good and comprehensive series of Islamic music on Celestial Harmonies comes this volume, dealing with mystic musics of Islam, primarily that of the Sufis, and moreover that of Turkey to a large extent. The performers are the Galata Mevlevi house, led by Nail Kesova, also available on volume nine of the series (Whirling Dervishes). The playing is impeccable, with a trio of ney players providing the breathy sound that is so necessary for a good bit of Sufi music. The vocals are also perfectly in place, with an outstanding performance by Kesova. Songs are largely works of poetry, with three from the great Rumi, and a number from other mystics through the ages (as the title would suggest). For a nice look through all aspects of Islamic music, this series is probably the way to go. For a simple look into the Sufist traditions, this album fits right in competition with a number of other ones, but the quality of music here might give it a bit of an edge. by Adam Greenberg

Tracklist :
1 Şem-I Rûhuna Cisimi Pervane Düşürdüm 7:11
Composed By – Sultan Veled
Lyrics By – Sultan Veled
2 Ey Ki Hezâr Âferin, Bu Nice Sultân Olur 2:17
3 Bahri Ummân Dürriyem Yerim Mekânim Kandedir 2:29
Composed By – Ali Ufki
Lyrics By – Ali Ufki
4 Uyan Ey Gözlerim Gafletten Uyan 2:15
Composed By – Ali Ufki
Lyrics By – Sultan Murad III
5 Ya Rabbi, Zâtin Sirridir Bu Gülleri Handân Eden 4:33
Composed By – Ali Ufki
Lyrics By – Ali Ufki
6 Çün Sana Gönlüm Mübtelâ Oldu 2:14
Composed By – Hafiz Post
Lyrics By – Niyazi-i Misri
7 Tekbir: Allahu Ekber, Allahu Ekber, Lâ Ilâhe Illallah 3:49
Composed By – Buhûrîzade Mustafa Itrî Efendi
Ney [Nay] – Eymen Gürtan
Ney [Soloist] – Eymen Gürtan
8 Ya Hazreti Mevlânâ, Hakk Dost 8:09
Composed By – Buhûrîzade Mustafa Itrî Efendi
Lute [Soloist Tanbour] – Mustafa A. Öksüz
Lyrics By – Mevlânâ Celaleddin-i Rumi
9 Sultân-I Meni, Sultân-I Meni, Ender Dil-Ü Cân Imân-I Menî 2:48
Composed By – Buhûrîzade Mustafa Itrî Efendi
Lyrics By – Mevlânâ Celaleddin-i Rumi
10 Hîz Ki Imrûz Cihân Ân-I Mast, Cân-Ü Cihân Saki-Vü Mihmân-I Mâst 2:24
Composed By – Sultan Selim III
Lyrics By – Mevlânâ Celaleddin-i Rumi
11 Gelin Gidelim Allah Yoluna 3:20
Composed By – Hamamîzâde Ismail Dede Efendi
Lyrics By – Yunus Emre
12 Allah Emrin Tutalim - Rahmetine Batalim 2:06
Composed By – Zekâi Dede
Lyrics By – Yunus Emre
13 Alma Tenden Cânimi - Görmeden Cânânimi 2:13
Composed By – Sadettin Kaynak
Lyrics By – Yunus Emre
14 Sevelim Hazret-I Mevlana 'Yi 3:37
Composed By – Sadettin Heper
Lyrics By – Abdulbaki Dede
15 Ey Allahim Beni Senden Ayirma 2:18
Composed By – Hulusi Gokmen
Lyrics By – Esrefoglu Rumi
16 Hor Bakma Sen Topraga 4:23
Composed By – Hulusi Gokmen
Lute [Soloist Tanbour] – Mustafa A. Öksüz
Lyrics By – Bursali Dervis Yunus
17 Görmek Istersen Seni - Cân Içre Ara Câni 2:31
Composed By – Nail Kesova, Sheikh Ul Mevlevi
Lyrics By – Haci Bayram-i Veli
18 Velillahil Mesriku Vel Magrib, Feeynema Tuvellu Fesemme Vechullah 3:21
Credits     
Drum [Kudum] – Arif Şenyuz
Drum [Kudum], Bendir – Hasan Semerkantli
Kanun – Osman Aksu
Kemenche – Sedat Altinöz
Lute [Tanbour] – Mustafa A. Öksüz
Ney [Nay] – Cemal Kaḡitçi, Eymen Gürtan, Mahmut Bilki
Vocals, Co-producer – Al-Sheikh Nail Kesova