Tracklist:
1 - Desert Wind 1:39
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill
2 - Aman 3:43
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill, Ghassan Barakat, Ian Cleworth, Rebecca Lagos
3 - Distant Call And March Of The Janissaries 5:27
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill, Ian Cleworth, Rebecca Lagos
4 - Cool Water 4:25
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill, Ian Cleworth, Rebecca Lagos
5 - The Goldsmiths 3:14
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill, Ian Cleworth, Rebecca Lagos
6 - Ocean Dream 1 2:45
Michael Askill, Ian Cleworth, Rebecca Lagos
7 - Sufi House 3:44
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill, Ghassan Barakat, Ian Cleworth
8 - Boiling Water 4:17
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill, Ghassan Barakat, Ian Cleworth, Rebecca Lagos
9 - Fata Morgana 2:22
Michael Askill, Ian Cleworth, Rebecca Lagos
10 - Ba-la-ma 4:06
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill
11 - Little Janissary March 2:55
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill
12 - Ocean Dream 2 2:11
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill
13 - Under Desert Stars 5:29
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill, Ian Cleworth, Rebecca Lagos
14 - From Emptiness 12:40
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill, Ghassan Barakat, Ian Cleworth, Rebecca Lagos
15 - Desert Winds 1:39
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michael Askill
Credits :
Michael Askill - Arranger, Bells, Composer, Crotale, Cymbals, Djembe, Drums, Gong, Handclapping, Percussion, Producer, Temple Bowls, Thai Gong, Wah Wah Guitar
Ghassan Barakat - Darbouka, Drums
Ian Cleworth - Bells, Conch, Crotale, Cymbals, Drums, Drums (Bass), Glockenspiel, Gong, Marimba, Percussion, Thai Gong, Water Gong
Rebecca Lagos - Angklung, Bells, Darbouka, Djembe, Glockenspiel, Gong, Handclapping, Thai Gong, Triangle
Omar Faruk Tekbilek - Arranger, Baglama, Composer, Darbouka, Handclapping, Kaval, Kavala, Ney, Oud, Percussion, Vocals, Voices, Zurna
31.1.21
MICHAEL ASKILL & OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK - Fata Morgana (1995) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless
OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK - Whirling (1994) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless
Whirling celebrates the melodies and rhythms of the Middle East. Famed instrumentalist Omar Faruk Tekbilek plays an impressive array of instruments, including the two he is most famous for: the ney flute and the lute-like baglama. He is joined by Brian Keane, who contributes splendid background on guitar and synthesizer, and Ara Dinkjian and Arto Tuncboyaciyan on a variety of Middle Eastern instruments. Hassan Isikkut provides vocals. Faruk, a well-known musician and composer in Turkey, is also an accomplished jazz musician, and this aspect of his musical abilities adds a subtle flavor to the pieces. AllMusic
Tracklist:
1 Whirling Dervish 10:40
2 Gawazi 6:12
3 Love Respect Truth 7:09
4 Old Man's Dance 4:36
5 Long Wait 6:00
6 Moments Of Doubt 5:19
7 Caspian Winds 4:40
8 Fly Away 4:42
9 La Ilaha Il Allah 5:25
10 Sultan Of The Hearts 7:22
Credits:
Bendir, Cymbal, Percussion, Percussion [Bottle], Vocals – Arto Tuncboyaciyan
Featuring – Ara Dinkjian, Arto Tuncboyaciyan, Brian Keane, Hassan Işikkut
Guitar, Synthesizer, Bass, Wind Chimes – Brian Keane
Kanun – Hassan Işikkut
Ney, Baglama, Zurna, Reeds [Mijwiz], Performer [Jura], Goblet Drum [Darbuka], Bendir, Tambourine, Accordion, Vocals – Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Oud, Cümbüş [Sazbush], Cümbüş, Bass – Ara Dinkjian
Producer – Brian Keane
RICHARD A. HAGOPIAN & OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK - Gypsy Fire (1994) Mp3
Tracklist:
1 Rompi Rompi 4:06
2 Nihavent 4:46
3 Istemen Babacim 4:06
4 Kadife 5:50
5 Muhabbet 8:12
6 Minoush 3:34
7 Fincan 4:32
8 Konyali 2:31
9 Beledy 3:03
10 Siseler 4:59
Credits:
Ara Dinkjian - Guitar
Harold G. Hagopian - Producer, Violin
Richard Hagopian - Ud, Vocals
Hassan Isikkut - Kanun
Chris Marashlian - Bass
Omar Faruk Tekbilek - Composer, Ney, Producer, Zurna, etc ...
Arto Tuncboyaciyan - Percussion
Yuri Yunakov - Saxophone
Notas
'The Most Exciting Belly Dance Music Of The Century'
OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK - Mystical Garden (1996) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless
Tracklist:
1 Other Side Of The River 8:53
2 Magic Of The Evening 6:47
3 Laz 3:55
4 Shashkin 6:48
5 Hasret 8:53
6 Egyptian Dance 5:06
7 Three Last Words 8:33
8 Mystical Garden 7:07
9 Hu Allah 9:59
Credits:
Arranged By – Ara Dinkjian (tracks: 3), Brian Keane (tracks: 3), Omar Faruk Tekbilek (tracks: 4)
Composed By – Ara Dinkjian (tracks: 7), Arto Tuncboyaciyan (tracks: 1), Brian Keane (tracks: 2), Omar Faruk Tekbilek (tracks: 5, 6, 8, 9), Traditional (tracks: 3, 4)
Flugelhorn – Dan Pickering (tracks: 1)
Frame Drum, Shaker, Bells, Bendir, Finger Cymbals [Zil], Triangle, Guiro, Davul, Performer [Water Bowl] – Arto Tuncboyaciyan
Guest [Natural Sounds Provided By] – Ira Spiegel
Guitar, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Arrangements], Bass, Percussion, Cymbal, Drums, Producer – Brian Keane
Kanun, Violin – Hassan Iṣikkut
Ney, Kaval [Kavala], Zurna, Baglama, Drum [Jura], Oud, Goblet Drum [Darbuka], Bendir, Tambourine, Davul, Finger Cymbals, Synthesizer, Vocals – Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Oud, Cümbüş – Ara Dinkjian (tracks: 3, 5, 7)
Percussion – Arto Tuncboyaciyan (tracks: 2)
Vocals – Arto Tuncboyaciyan (tracks: 1, 3, 7)
Notas
The cover illustration is "Autumn Landscape With Mountains And Trees" circa 1370, and attributed to kar-i mani. It is found today in the Topkapi Museum in Istanbul.
OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK - Crescent Moon (1998) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless
Crescent Moon is a set of diversely fluid desert ambience with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences. Multi-talented multi-instrumentalist Omar Faruk Tekbilek created this massive soundscape with assistance from Brian Keane. Steve Roach also appears as a guest musician. This is a quirky crossover. Tekbilek mixes ambient atmospheres with touches of belly dance music. The result is a somewhat frenetic cloud of desert sand. The styles contrast and compliment each other. The soundscape is hot, arid, and tempestuous. It is an exotic sound design. This CD will appeal to fans of Jamshied Sharifi, Natacha Atlas, Sheila Chandra, and TUU. It is essential world music. by Jim Brenholts
Tracklist:
1 Crescent Moon 7:56
2 Yahel 6:57
3 Salute To The Sun 8:57
4 Tamzara 4:10
5 Baglama Delight 5:31
6 Hijaz Raks 4:59
7 Last Moments Of Love 4:56
8 Adanali 5:10
9 Azeri 7:23
10 Yunnus 10:12
Credits:
Composed By – Arto Tuncboyaciyan (tracks: 3), Keane (tracks: 3), Hasan Issikut (tracks: 7), Tekbilek (tracks: 3)
Composed By [All Compositions By] – Omar Faruk Tekbilek (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 6, 8 to 10)
Musician [The Musicians:] – Ara Dinkjian, Arto Tuncboyaciyan, Brian Keane, Hasan Isikutt, Nick Mouganis, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Steve Roach, Steve Tavelaris, Yuri Yunakov
Producer – Brian Keane
30.1.21
OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK - One Truth (1999) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless
Omar Faruk Tekbilek's One Truth continues his exploration of the mystical sounds of Sufism, blending Middle Eastern instruments like the ney flute and modern electronic textures into intense, intricate works. The album's songs of devotion showcase Tekbilek's technical skill as well as his intuitive understanding of this passionate and spiritual music. by Heather Phares
Tracklist:
1 Red Skies 6:42
2 I Love You 8:11
3 Wildflower 5:50
4 Manhem 5:52
5 Tahir Ranks 5:19
6 Roman 4:58
7 One Truth 6:59
8 Ara'ya 5:10
9 Sufi 9:31
10 Istanbul 6:30
Credits:
Arranged By – Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Yuval Ron
Backing Vocals – Azam Ali, Deniz Tekbilek, Pinar Tekbilek
Baglama, Bells, Bendir, Bongos, Goblet Drum [Darbuka], Daf, Djembe, Strings [Jura], Kaval, Keyboards, Ney, Oud, Cymbal [Rama], Shaker, Slit Drum, Snare, Tambourine, Finger Cymbals [Zils], Zurna, Voice – Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Bendir, Bells, Shaker, Finger Cymbals, Percussion [Bottles] – Dror Sini
Cello – Kenan Torfeh
Drum – Tal Bergman
Electric Guitar – Mike Fonte
Flamenco Guitar – Adam Del Monte
Producer, Keyboards, Classical Guitar, Piano – Yuval Ron
Shaker, Overtone Voice – Randy Crafton
Sintir [Bass], Guitar [12-String] – Chris Cunningham
Toy Piano – Ian Nickus
Tracking By – Randy Crafton
Violin – Roberto Cani
Violin, Kanun – Hasan Isikkut
OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK with STEVE SHERAN - Alif : Love Supreme (2002) FLAC (tracks), lossless
The latest release from Turkish-Egyptian multi-instrumentalist Omar Faruk Tekbilek is all about love, and its sense of romance spills across all 12 tracks, from the lush "Gardener" to the heavy melodicism of "Lachin." The songs themselves are all traditional, but Tekbilek, a master of the flute known as the ney and many other instruments, brings a timeless sensibility to the music. While there's a definite Middle Eastern underpinning to everything, in part thanks to percussionist extraordinaire Steve Shehan, whose remarkable senses offer the muscle behind the music, the melodies are sometimes sweetened a little for Western consumption, as on "Forbidden Love," where the voices rest on clouds of synthesizer, and at times the feel is pan-Mediterranean, bringing in strains of Greek and Italian feel to the mix. There's nothing wrong with that at all, and its heart's in the right place. The love songs aren't all romance -- they're an exploration of the different forms of love, be it a love of life, or divine love (as exemplified by the epic title track, showing Tekbilek's Sufi upbringing), and Tekbilek brings in some excellent collaborators, both vocal and instrumental, including the flamenco guitar of José Rodrigues Muñoz, who brings in an influence that originated in North Africa before landing in Spain. The end result of all this is an album of beautiful songs, like the classic "Dark Eyes," performed with grace and sensitivity, and sometimes a sense of real adventure. by Chris Nickson
Tracklist:
1 Dulger 5:54
2 Gardener 5:05
3 Laundry Girl 5:12
4 Dark Eyes 4:45
Composed By – Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Steve Shehan
5 Shinanay 5:50
6 Don't Cry My Love 4:54
7 Alif 10:01
8 Dadash 5:03
9 Take A Flight 5:16
Composed By – Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Steve Shehan
10 Ya Bouy 5:02
Composed By – Farid Al Atrash
11 Lachin 6:27
12 Forbidden Love 5:51
Composed By, Lyrics By – Ishay Amir
Lyrics By [Arabic Translation] – Yitshak Avi-Ezer
Vocals – Zehava Ben
Credits:
Arranged By – Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Steve Shehan
Producer, Orchestrated, Mixed By – Steve Shehan
Vocals, Arranger, Baglama, Bendir, Composer, Darbouka, Def, Jura, Kaval, Kavala, Ney, Oud, Zurna – Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Written By – Traditional (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 8, 11)
BRIAN KEANE ft. OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK - Süleyman The Magnificent (1988) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless
Suleyman the Magnificent, Keane's imaginative soundtrack to the documentary and traveling art exhibit on the Ottoman Empire, also features Tekbilek and several other Middle Eastern musical experts. by Linda Kohanov
Tracklist:
1 İstanbul'dan Görüntüler (Scenes Of Istanbul) 3:39
Written-By – Brian Keane
2 Göĝün Yedi Katı (Seven Spheres Of Heaven) 1:31
Written-By – Brian Keane, Omar Faruk Tekbilek
3 Egeli Gemici (Aegean Sailor) 2:41
Written-By – Omar Faruk Tekbilek
4 Aya Sofya (Saint Sophia) 3:12
Written-By – Brian Keane
5 Uşşak Semai (Piece In 10/8) 3:27
Arranged By – Brian Keane
Written-By – Traditional
6 Nihâvend Fantazi (Modal Fantasy) 1:30
Written-By – Dinçer Dalkılıç
7 Kuzeydeki Köy (Northern Village) 2:00
Written-By – Omar Faruk Tekbilek
8 Topkapının Bahçesi (Garden At Topkapi) 1:54
Written-By – Brian Keane
9 Rast Medhal (Prelude In Rast Mode) 6:24
Arranged By – Brian Keane
Written-By – Traditional
10 Süleymanın Öyküsü (The Story Of Süleyman) 2:00
Written-By – Brian Keane
11 Teke Zıplaması (Goat Jumper) 3:07
Arranged By – Brian Keane
Written-By – Traditional
12 Mevlânâ (Whirling Dervishes) 3:49
Arranged By – Brian Keane
Written-By – Traditional
13 Segâh Peşrevi (Prelude In Segah Mode) 5:09
Arranged By – Brian Keane
Written-By – Traditional
14 Hicaz Taksim (Improvisation In Hicaz Mode) 1:13
Written-By – Emin Gündüz
15 Hicaz Peşrev (Prelude In Hicaz Mode) 2:14
Arranged By – Brian Keane
Written-By – Traditional
16 Makber (Gates Of Heaven) 3:49
Arranged By – Brian Keane
Written-By – Traditional
17 İstanbul'dan Görüntüler (Scenes Of Istanbul/Reprise) 5:50
Written-By – Brian Keane
Credits:
Kanun – Emin Gündüz
Ney, Kaval, Baglama, Goblet Drum [Darbuka], Drums [Daire, Def], Vocals – Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Producer, Score, Mixed By, Engineer – Brian Keane
Programmed By [Synthesizers] – Brian Keane, Joe Melotti, Nick Bariluk
Rabab, Lute [Tanbur], Ney, Percussion – Dinçer Dalkılıç
Synthesizer, Guitar, Kanun, Lute [Tanbur], Percussion – Brian Keane
BRIAN KEANE & OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK - Fire Dance (1990) FLAC (tracks), lossless
Tracklist :
1 Somewhere In The Sahara 2:30
Written-By – Brian Keane, Omar Faruk Tekbilek
2 Oğlan Boyun 5:11
Arranged By – Brian Keane
Written By – Traditional
3 A Call To Prayer 5:20
Written-By – Brian Keane, Omar Faruk Tekbilek
4 Desert Twilight 5:11
Written-By – Brian Keane
5 A Passage East 3:06
Written-By – Brian Keane
6 Song Of The Pharaohs 5:57
Arranged By – Brian Keane
Written By – Traditional
7 Beledy 5:27
Written-By – Omar Faruk Tekbilek
8 Fire Dance 5:27
Arranged By – Brian Keane, Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Written By – Traditional
9 Ask 6:24
Arranged By – Brian Keane, Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Written-By – S. Sagbas
10 Village Song 4:16
Arranged By – Brian Keane, Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Written By – Traditional
11 Modern Mystics 2:59
Written-By – Brian Keane, Omar Faruk Tekbilek
12 Sahara (Reprise) 1:16
Written-By – Brian Keane
13 Spirit Of The Ancestors 5:31
Written-By – Omar Faruk Tekbilek
14 Halay 5:56
Arranged By – Brian Keane
Written-By – Traditional
BRIAN KEANE & OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK - Beyond the Sky (1992) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless
Reuniting the innovative duo of Brian Keane with Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Beyond the Sky comes across as an even more adventurous excursion than their two earlier recordings, Suleyman the Magnificent and Fire Dance. The listener is transported to exotic regions of the Mediterranean, including Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa....Amidst the Middle Eastern harmonies, the listener catches whiffs of Moroccan and even Afro-Cuban or South American styles, in a unique marriage of musical cultures. AllMusic
Tracklist:
1 Beyond the Sky 4:40
Brian Keane
2 Imaginary Traveler 6:08
Brian Keane
3 Kolaymi 5:16
Hassan Isikkut
4 Bridge 5:36
Omar Faruk Tekbilek
5 Chargah Sirto 2:33
Traditional
6 Your Love Is My Cure 6:58
Traditional
7 Selemet 6:08
Traditional
8 Nighttime 6:03
Traditional
9 Strange Little Corner 2:18
Brian Keane
10 Siseler 3:49
Traditional
11 Sweet Trouble 5:40
Brian Keane / Omar Faruk Tekbilek
12 Al Fatiha 3:20
Brian Keane / Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Credits:
Ara Dinkjian - Oud
Hassan Isikkut - Composer, Harp
Brian Keane - Bass, Composer, Engineer, Guitar, Guitar (12 String), Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Steel), Mixing, Orchestration, Percussion, Producer, Slide Guitar, Sound Effects, Synthesizer
John Mozzi - Engineer, Synthesizer
Omar Faruk Tekbilek - Composer, Bardouka, Oud, Ney, Kaval, ,Baglama, Reeds, Reeds (Multiple), Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals
Arto Tuncboyaciyan - Drums, Percussion, Tambourine
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e.s.t. — Retrospective 'The Very Best Of e.s.t. (2009) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless
"Retrospective - The Very Best Of e.s.t." is a retrospective of the unique work of e.s.t. and a tribute to the late mastermind Esb...